Software Developer (m/f) Support Systems, Manching

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

Tasks & accountabilities

• The Airbus Engineering Support System (ESS) is a software system for the administration and evaluation of technical flight data.
• It is based on a 3-layer architecture with Rich Client, Application Server and database. It is developed with current technologies such as Eclipse e4, JavaEE 7 in compliance with aviation-specific development processes and using agile methods.
• The system and software architecture of the ESS is a basic prerequisite for long-term maintainability and further development in the area of new functionality, but also for use by various air forces for different aircraft types.

For a software developer in the Airbus ESS project, this results in the following activities:

• Understanding the concepts and principles behind the existing system and software architecture
• Implementation of the technical and functional design specifications within the architectural concepts and principles of the system
• Analysis of design specifications and consulting with regard to implementation in terms of the overall system
• Ensure test coverage by implementing automated tests
• This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Required skills

You have the following knowledge and qualifications:

• IT/computer science studies (Univ/FH/BA) or equivalent education / knowledge
• Extensive experience in the development of complex software systems
• Very good knowledge of software development in Java and JavaEE
• Good overview of current technologies in the Java environment
• Knowledge of methods and technologies for the evaluation of extensive rule sets is desirable
• Understanding of development processes and methods in software development
• Enthusiasm for working in a quality-conscious and dynamic team
• Fluent in German and English
• Confident appearance and high ability to work in a team
• Eurofighter knowledge is an advantage

You have knowledge in the following applications:

• Programming languages: Java/JavaEE, SQL, Groovy
• Test Tools: Junit, DBUnit, Arquillian, Jubula
• Rule Engine: Drools
• Development Tools: Eclipse IDE, SoapUI Oracle SQLDeveloper, JIRA, Git
• CI Tools: Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, BitBucket, SonarCube, Jacoco