Senior Backend Software Engineer

Are you a skilled backend engineer looking for an exciting opportunity in a dynamic and international environment?

About the company:

Join a leading international developer of IT systems for the aviation industry. Our products are used by civil and military air navigation service providers, government agencies, civil aviation authorities, and airlines in over 55 countries worldwide. We are part of a globally recognized parent company, headquartered in Madrid, Spain, with operations in multiple locations.

Responsibilities:

• Agile Scrum Team Member : Play a significant role in one of our agile Scrum teams to develop, enhance, and maintain our product solutions for the aviation industry.
• Full Development Lifecycle : Participate from inception through testing, implementation, and support using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology.
• API and Business Services Development : Create API interfaces and business services for aeronautical applications.
• Mentorship and Guidance : Provide guidance to Junior Developers, prepare development tasks/tickets, conduct code reviews, and pair programming.
• Enterprise-Quality Code Development : Develop enterprise-quality, horizontally scalable code using best practices quickly and according to specifications.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years experience as a self-motivated engineer with using Kafka, Java,
  
Spring/Quarkus and related technologies

▪ Extensive experience with Microservices, Event-Sourcing, open-source data solutions and cloud native applications ▪ Subject matter expertise in infrastructure / hardware / software / database middleware stack
▪ Engineering experience in Kafka/Confluent and knowledge of Kafka API‘s
▪ Relevant knowledge of best practices related to security, performance and disaster
recovery
▪ Strong problem solving and analytical skills

• Good English language skills (C1)
  
• Hold valid European passport

Personality Traits & Mindset:

• Solution-Oriented Thinking
• Independent and Structured Working Style
• Strong Analytical Skills

Employment Details and Benefits:

• Contract : Open-ended.
• Working Hours : Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Vacation Days : 30
• Probation Period : 6 months
• Flexitime : Flexible working hours without core working time.
• Work-Life Balance : Good work-life balance with 60% mobile working.
• Training and Development : Individual support with regular further training programs.
• International Teams : Opportunity to work in diverse, international teams.
• Additional Benefits : Job bike, Wellpass, corporate benefits.
• Location Perks : Situated in the four-country region on Lake Constance, offering attractive leisure opportunities.

Relocation to Germany:

Friedrichshafen is located in the beautiful four-country region on Lake Constance, bordering Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. This picturesque area is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, offering activities such as skiing in the nearby Alps, hiking and cycling around the lake, and sailing or kayaking on the water. The region also boasts rich cultural attractions, including historical sites, museums, and festivals, making it a wonderful place to live and work.

Team Structure:

• Team Size : 7-8 members in the Scrum Team.
• Reporting :
  • Daily Business : Reports to Scrum Master.
  • Disciplinary : Reports to Team Leader Software Engineering.

Hiring Process:

1. Application Review : Initial screening of submitted applications.
2. First Interview : Assessment of technical skills and cultural fit.
3. Second Interview : Further evaluation, possibly involving technical challenges or deep dives.
4. Final Decision : Selection and job offer.

If you are a self-motivated engineer with a passion for backend development and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you. Join us and contribute to innovative solutions in the aviation industry!