Senior Software Architect (d/f/m)

Airbus Defence and Space; Manching; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Flexible hours

Bike leasing

On-site doctor

Canteen and cafeteria

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH in Germany is seeking a Senior Software Architect to design and implement a modular, distributed infrastructure framework that coordinates multiple IT systems from startup to shutdown. The role focuses on C++ and distributed real-time software within aerospace simulations.

You will work with cross-functional teams to drive architectural decisions, ensure testability, and develop tooling to improve development processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or similar.
• 5 to 10 years of professional experience.
• Extensive experience in software architecture, design and development.
• Experience in designing & implementing distributed systems.
• Experience in IT infrastructure related projects (Terraform, Nomad, Kubernetes, etc).
• Excellent C++ skills; other languages: Qt/QML, Go, Ansible, Python.
• English negotiation level.

Responsibilities

• Design and Develop the architecture of distributed software & frameworks in the context of Infrastructure & Operations
• Create and ensure excellent testability
• Coordinate closely with other software teams
• Create tools for improving our development processes (e.g. code generators)
• Perform integration and acceptance testing

Skills

C++

Distributed systems

Software architecture

Go

Python

Qt/QML

Kubernetes

Terraform

Nomad

Ansible

English

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

Nomad

Kubernetes

Qt

QML

Go

Python

Ansible

Job description

Senior Software Architect (d/f/m)

We develop top notch, high fidelity flight simulators for a variety of aircraft. We have the technical responsibility for all our simulators. We design, develop, integrate and deliver complex training & engineering simulations to our customers. At the core, our simulations are distributed real-time applications. Most of our software is written in C++. Our team is looking for an additional Software Architect to design and implement a modular, distributed infrastructure related framework which controls and integrates dozens of IT systems from startup, over deployment to shutdown.

This role is also available with reduced weekly hours and an adapted scope of tasks.

Your location

Located about an hour’s drive north of Munich, Manching is an up-and-coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of near‑by cities are still within easy reach.

Our Benefits For You

• Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
• Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
• Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.
• Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
• Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.

Your Tasks And Responsibilities

• Design and Develop the architecture of distributed software & frameworks in the context of Infrastructure & Operations
• Create and ensure excellent testability
• Coordinate closely with other software teams
• Create tools for improving our development processes (e.g. code generators)
• Perform integration and acceptance testing

Desired Skills And Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or similar
• At least 5 to 10 years of professional experience required
• Extensive experience in Software architecture, design and development
• Experience in designing & implementing distributed systems
• Experience in using / developing IT Infrastructure related projects (e.g. Terraform, Nomad, Kubernetes, etc)
• Excellent C++ skills, Other programming languages / Frameworks are welcome (Qt / QML, Go, Ansible, Python...)
• English negotiation level

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Company

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

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