Security Software Engineer / Architect (M/W/D) - [26143]

Description

The team builds software for cyber maintenance work, covering vulnerability management, automation, reporting and cyber security operations.

The company has provided digital end-to-end systems and engineering services for over 40 years, with more than 2000 employees worldwide, and serves space and defence organisations as a long-term operational systems provider.

The role sits in a Cyber Security context and works closely with customer needs and security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test and ship software for cyber maintenance activities, such as vulnerability management, automation, reporting and security operations.
• Shape software architecture and define technical solutions that meet project requirements.
• Work through the full development lifecycle: requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment and upkeep.
• Coach developers on coding practices, architecture and technical approaches.
• Partner with Cyber Security Managers and Team Leads so solutions fit customer needs and security rules.
• Write and maintain architecture documents, coding standards, project records and operating procedures.
• Advance good engineering habits such as Agile, Test-Driven Development, Continuous Integration and CI/CD.
• Automate and improve existing processes with new software solutions.

Requirements

• A completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent education.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in software development and architecture, or proven equivalent experience.
• Solid grasp of software design, full-stack development, Agile, object-oriented programming and CI/CD.
• Deep Python knowledge, including frameworks such as Django, FastAPI or Flask and libraries such as pandas or NumPy.
• Hands-on work with PostgreSQL, MySQL and MongoDB.
• Practical use of Docker, Docker Compose, Git and GitLab CI/CD.
• Working familiarity with JavaScript, HTML and CSS, plus scripting in Bash and PowerShell.
• Administration experience on both Linux and Windows.
• Nice to have: knowledge of networking protocols and security or encryption standards.
• Nice to have: Active Directory administration experience.
• Nice to have: understanding of security frameworks and industry compliance standards.
• Nice to have: experience in cybersecurity architecture or vulnerability management, which is a big plus.
• Strong organisation and time management.
• Quick to grasp complex concepts and adapt to new projects and tools, proactive, and keen to self-study.
• High confidentiality and reliability.
• Able to work well both alone and within a team.
• Clear communication in technical and non-technical settings.
• Very good written and spoken English; German is an advantage.

Conditions

Based in Weßling-Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany.

To apply, send your CV in English as a Word or PDF file to Andrés Izquierdo, quoting the job reference, via the apply button.

Applications close on 15/11/2026.

Equal opportunity statement not provided in the original posting.

Benefits

• An international team with a dynamic working environment.