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# Senior Software Architect

- **Company:** E Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
- **Location:** Manching, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** €70,000.0 - €100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Qt Modeling Language (QML), Qt (Software), Ansible, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Terraform, Golang, Programming Languages
- **Published:** November 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5948734901

## About the Role

* Degree in Computer Science or a similar field
 * At least 5 to 10 years of professional experience
 * Extensive experience in software architecture, design, and development
 * Experience designing and implementing distributed systems
 * Experience using or developing IT infrastructure-related projects, such as Terraform, Nomad, or Kubernetes
 * Excellent C++ skills; experience with other programming languages or frameworks, such as Qt/QML, Go, Ansible, or Python, is welcome
 * English at negotiation level

## Description

* Design and develop the architecture of distributed software and frameworks in the context of Infrastructure & Operations
 * Create and ensure excellent testability
 * Coordinate closely with other software teams
 * Create tools to improve our development processes, such as code generators
 * Perform integration and acceptance testing

Technologies:

 * Ansible
 * Architect
 * Support
 * Kubernetes
 * Python
 * Qt
 * Terraform
 * Mobile, At Airbus Defence and Space GmbH, we develop high-fidelity flight simulators for a variety of aircraft and are technically responsible for our simulators. We design, develop, integrate, and deliver complex training and engineering simulations. Our distributed real-time applications are mostly written in C++. We are looking for a Senior Software Architect to design and implement a modular, distributed infrastructure-related framework that controls and integrates dozens of IT systems from startup through deployment to shutdown. This permanent, professional-level role is in the Testing job family and is also available with reduced weekly hours and an adapted scope of tasks. Our location in Manching, about an hour north of Munich, offers countryside living with nearby cities and a range of leisure and cultural activities. We offer attractive remuneration and additional benefits, 30 days of annual leave based on a 35-hour week, flexible working arrangements, professional development and
international career opportunities, health programs, on-site amenities, and an inclusive, diverse workplace. We support personal growth with customized development solutions and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to equal opportunities and ask applicants to act with integrity and awareness of potential compliance risks.