Senior Software Developer C++

(Senior) Software Developer C++ | Dresden | 18-Month Secure AUG Engagement | up to €100,000pa

You will be working on real naval communications systems — full-stack C++ development for products deployed operationally. This is not a support role. You will own architecture, write and maintain software across the full lifecycle, and work directly with test and DevOps teams on live programmes. 60% home office. ASAP start.

THE ROLE

Software development in C++ for naval and tactical communications systems at a major German defence technology group. Architecture design, full lifecycle development, code reviews, and hands-on technical ownership from day one.

YOU WILL

• Develop full-stack C++ software for naval communications systems and components
• Design solution architectures within the overall software architecture framework
• Create, document and maintain software throughout the full development lifecycle
• Conduct code reviews to ensure quality and consistency across the codebase
• Provide technical support to the test and DevOps team
• Answer implementation-related technical queries from the wider engineering team

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Technical degree in Computer Science, IT, Systems Engineering, Telecommunications or comparable
• Several years of professional C++ development experience
• Strong grounding in software design patterns and principles
• German C1 minimum — required for team and daily communication
• English — required
• EU or EEA citizenship — required for security screening
• Willingness to be on-site in Dresden 40% of the time

THE DETAILS

Location: Dresden — 60% Home Office / 40% On-site

Salary: up to €100,000pa.

Contract: 18-Month Secure AUG

Engagement Start: ASAP

ADVANTAGEOUS

• Qt framework experience
• TDD, clean code, pair programming — Software Craftsmanship practices
• Experience in naval, defence or safety-critical software domains
• Knowledge of communication protocols — TCP/IP, serial, military comms standards