Software Engineer II

Responsibilities

We are representing a confidential security technology organization in their search for a Software Engineer II based in Kassel, Hesse. In this role, you will contribute to the development of advanced airspace security solutions, working on systems that detect and mitigate aerial threats.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Designing and developing scalable, high-performance software systems, ensuring reliability through code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration
• Contributing to the design of new features and system components, making sound technical decisions within your area of ownership
• Owning and delivering features end-to-end, from requirements clarification to production rollout
• Collaborating closely with Product, QA, DevOps, and other stakeholders to refine requirements and deliver high-quality software
• Participating actively in coding, code reviews, troubleshooting, and debugging to ensure robust and performant systems
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues across the stack, including integration challenges, concurrency issues, and performance bottlenecks
• Supporting production systems through monitoring, debugging, and implementing long-term fixes for reliability issues
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation for software design and development processes
• Contributing to improvements in development practices, tools, and system design to increase team efficiency and software quality

What We're Looking For

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Professional experience building and operating backend or distributed systems
• Strong programming skills in at least one modern language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript), with the ability to write maintainable and performant code
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and distributed systems fundamentals
• Experience designing and building APIs or service components within a microservices architecture
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Understanding of network communication protocols (e.g., HTTP/REST, WebSockets, MQTT)
• Experience working with databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB or similar)
• Understanding of software quality practices, including testing, code reviews, and CI/CD

Nice to have:

• Experience with real-time or event-driven systems
• Familiarity with secure coding practices and production system hardening

Work arrangement: This is a hybrid position based in Kassel, Germany. The client follows a Tuesday-Friday in-office schedule with flexibility to work remotely on Mondays.

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our talent team will review your application and conduct an initial screening conversation. If we determine you're a strong match, we will submit your profile to our client for their consideration. Please do not contact the client directly—all communication and coordination will flow through our recruiting team to ensure the best experience for everyone involved.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on your experience and qualifications.

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