Senior Web Application Developer

Job Description:

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a

Senior Web Application Developer (d/f/m)

At Airbus Germany, we pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. Join our Digital Operator Solutions team as a Senior Web Application Developer, where your expertise will shape the cloud infrastructure and software platforms behind our most critical operations.

In this role, you won't just write code - you will serve as a key architect of our evolving digital ecosystem. From initial concept to deployment, you will drive the end-to-end lifecycle of high-performance, microservices-based web applications. Working at the intersection of modern software engineering and enterprise IT strategy, you will ensure our platforms remain scalable, secure, and ready for future technological shifts

Your location

Our site is just a stone's throw away from Munich, the beautiful capital of Bavaria. Are you into sports and other outdoor activities? The Alps and Lake Starnberg are within an hour’s reach, offering a multitude of recreational options.

Our Benefits for You

• Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.

• Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.

• Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.

• Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.

• Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.

Your Tasks & Responsibilities

• Full Lifecycle Development: Lead the development, testing, and deployment of robust, scalable microservices-based applications in alignment with business requirements.

• Architectural Leadership: Define and evolve the company’s IT architecture, encompassing both software design and infrastructure, ensuring all solutions meet company standards and are future-proofed.

• IT Service Management (ITSM): Apply ITIL best practices to ensure operational excellence, including active participation in incident, problem, change, and release management processes.

• Vendor & Provider Management: Act as the technical point of contact and manager for external software development providers, ensuring their deliverables meet our quality and architectural standards.

• Security & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to IT Security policies by implementing secure coding practices and maintaining rigorous application configuration standards.

• Continuous Improvement: Drive the evolution of our tech stack and infrastructure to improve system reliability, performance, and developer productivity.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

•  Advanced Software Development: Expert-level proficiency in TypeScript and modern web development frameworks (Angular).

• Cloud Architecture: Advanced knowledge of Cloud-based software and infrastructure architecture, with a proven track record of designing distributed systems.

• Containerization & Orchestration: Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes for managing containerized applications.

• Cloud Infrastructure: Deep understanding of AWS components, specifically AWS S3 and AWS Load Balancers.

• Event-Driven Architecture: Practical knowledge of Apache Kafka for building real-time, scalable data pipelines.

• Database Management: Strong proficiency with MongoDB and NoSQL database design principles.

• Methodology: Strong understanding of ITIL frameworks and Agile development methodologies.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Fluency in German; proficiency in English is a plus.

• Specific Knowledge in German Security and governmental requirements

 

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves):

• Certifications in Kubernetes

•  Experience managing third-party offshore or nearshore development teams.

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline automation (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions).

 

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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.

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Digital

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