Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer C++ | Secure AUG Engagement | Kiel | Up to 24 months | Up to €120,000 p.a. (negotiable)

Senior-level C++ in Kiel. Naval communications. Up to 24 months. Up to €120,000 p.a.

One of the world's leading organisations in defence electronics and naval communications systems is looking for a Senior C++ Software Engineer to join a specialist team in Kiel. This is a role that combines hands-on C++ development with architecture responsibilities and technical leadership — an opportunity to own complex engineering challenges in a high-stakes domain. If you have substantial experience in modern C++ and you want your work to have genuine technical weight, this is worth reading.

THE ROLE

• Develop high-performance, scalable software solutions in modern C++ (C++23)

• Write meaningful unit and integration tests (e.g. Catch2) and optimise CI/CD pipelines

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring for junior and mid-level developers

• Act as the central technical authority for complex engineering challenges

• Drive pair programming sessions and raise quality standards across the team

• Contribute to architecture design for complex distributed systems

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Substantial professional experience in C++ with modern C++ (C++23) — mandatory

• Demonstrated Qt framework experience

• Good understanding of software design patterns and distributed system architectures

• Proven experience in technical leadership and developer mentoring

• Business-fluent German (C1+) — mandatory

• Eligibility for NfD security clearance

THE DETAILS

• Location: Kiel, Germany (up to 60% home office)

• Salary: Up to €120,000 p.a. (negotiable)

• Start: ASAP — all notice periods considered

• Contract: Up to 24-Month Secure AUG Engagement

Send your CV to [email protected]. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24 hours.

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