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We are currently looking for a Software Engineer to join the team in the Leiden Area . We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer with strong C++ expertise to join a team developing advanced automation software for mission-critical maritime and industrial applications. You will contribute to a next-generation integrated platform that controls and monitors complex onboard systems, while helping modernize the software architecture using the latest C++ standards. Working in an Agile environment with a strong focus on quality, CI/CD, and modern development practices, you'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative, high-reliability software solutions. Job details Software Engineer C++ Main responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain software features for an integrated automation platform used in complex maritime and industrial environments. • Contribute to the development of a modern software architecture based on C++20. • Develop software for systems such as alarm monitoring, control, propulsion, power management, automated decision support, and dynamic positioning. • Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary Agile team throughout the software development lifecycle. • Ensure software quality through unit testing, code reviews, and modern CI/CD practices. • Improve and optimize existing software by identifying opportunities for technical enhancements. • Produce clear technical documentation and maintain high coding standards. • Share knowledge with colleagues and support less experienced team members when needed. Requirements • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another relevant technical discipline. • Strong professional experience developing software in C++. • Experience developing business-critical or mission-critical software systems is an advantage. • Experience with version control systems such as Git and Azure DevOps. • Familiarity with build automation tools, such as CMake. • Good understanding of hardware interfaces, industrial communication protocols, and network architectures. • Experience with unit testing frameworks. • Experience with containerization technologies and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes is a plus. • Knowledge of DDS (e.g. RTI DDS) and/or gRPC is a plus. • Experience with Linux and C/C++ package management tools such as vcpkg is an advantage. • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. • Excellent written and spoken English and Dutch. Please note that if you do not hear back from us within 10 days of your application, you may assume that we have selected another candidate we would like to interview for this position. We do our best to get back to you individually, however, due to a high volume of responses, it can be that we have not been able to reject your application in person. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are not seeking assistance and will not be liable for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited CVs or candidate introductions. Any candidates submitted by agencies without prior written agreement will be considered our direct applicants and may be employed without obligation or fee. Are you enthusiastic about becoming our new Software Engineer C++? Apply via our application form, or send your CV and motivational letter directly to [email protected]. Our story At S[&]T we contribute to a safer life on earth by translating space data into valuable and actionable insights. We oversee data from instruments to application, and apply our expertise within our software frameworks, information products and consultancy. Our society relies on space and scientific instruments for climate change monitoring, navigation, defence and national security, and other crucial services we all use in our daily lives. These instruments produce an enormous quantity of complex data, and our goal is to unlock its value. We have more than 20 years of experience working on instrument calibration, the creation of data quality monitoring tools, the development of real-time data processing frameworks, and the development of application-specific algorithms. With this, we help organisations, governments and industries to strengthen their information position and thereby improve their decision making. 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