Software Developer

Utimaco is an international provider of IT security solutions and cybersecurity technologies, with headquarters in Aachen (Germany) and Campbell (USA). For over 40 years, we have been developing innovative solutions to protect people, data, and communications that meet the highest standards. We are a global leader in hardware security modules and compliance solutions across various industries such as automotive, banking, telecommunications, and many more.With our global network of partners and customers, we contribute to making digital information and infrastructures secure worldwide. Join our team and help us make the digital world safer – together, we are shaping the future of IT security.

A software developers role is to design, create, test, and maintain software applications or systems. Software developers play a crucial role in the development lifecycle of software, contributing to various stages such as requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and debugging. Their primary goal is to build reliable and efficient software solutions that meet the needs of users or clients.

• Software Development:
  • Writing, testing, and maintaining high-quality code for software applications.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and other developers, to create software solutions.
  • Analyzing end-users\‘ needs and designing software to meet those needs.
• Programming Languages:
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++, with fair knowledge of the language specification
  • Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable C/C++ code
  • Good working knowledge of Python
• Problem Solving:
  • Identifying and troubleshooting software defects or issues.
  • Developing solutions to complex problems in the software development process.
• Code Reviews:
  • Participating in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards.
• Documentation:
  • Creating and maintaining technical documentation for software development projects, including design documents, user manuals, and API documentation.
• Version Control:
  • Using version control systems (e.g., Git) to manage and track changes in the codebase.
• Testing:
  • Writing and executing unit tests to ensure the reliability and robustness of the software.
  • Collaborating with quality assurance (QA) teams to perform system testing and address identified issues.
• Continuous Learning:
  • Keeping up-to-date with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in software development.
• Agile Development:
  • Working in Agile or other iterative development methodologies, participating in sprint planning, and delivering incremental updates.
• Communication:
  • Communicating effectively with team members, stakeholders, and sometimes clients to understand requirements and provide updates on project progress.
• Security:
  • Implementing secure coding practices and considering security aspects during the development process.
• Performance Optimization:
  • Identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks in software applications.

Benefits

• An open and friendly corporate culture characterized by constructive and collaborative interaction
• We provide you with support for your future plans with a company pension scheme (depending on country-specific circumstances)
• Early risers and night owls – thanks to a flexible working model you can organise your working day yourself
• We also support you privately – benefit from special payments or additional vacation days on anniversaries or other special occasions
• Utimaco is growing and living diversity! Our global team includes colleagues from 42 nationalities and 45 different languages spoken