Tech Lead Ada

<p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Ada Software Engineer / Tech Lead</strong> to join an innovative and highly technical environment in Zurich, Switzerland.</p><p>Our client operates in the <strong>Aerospace, Defence and Security sector</strong>, developing advanced, mission-critical systems where software reliability, performance and safety are essential.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Tech Lead or a <strong>Senior Ada Developer looking to take the next step into a technical leadership role</strong>.</p><p>You will contribute to the development of sophisticated software solutions while playing a key role in technical decision-making, software architecture and engineering best practices.</p><h2>Your role as Tech Lead Ada</h2><p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Ada Software Engineer / Tech Lead</strong> to join an innovative and highly technical environment in Zurich, Switzerland.</p><p>Our client operates in the <strong>Aerospace, Defence and Security sector</strong>, developing advanced, mission-critical systems where software reliability, performance and safety are essential.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Tech Lead or a <strong>Senior Ada Developer looking to take the next step into a technical leadership role</strong>.</p><p>You will contribute to the development of sophisticated software solutions while playing a key role in technical decision-making, software architecture and engineering best practices.</p><h2>Your Responsibilities</h2><p>As a Tech Lead Ada / Senior Software Engineer, you will:</p><ul><li><p>Design, develop, test and maintain high-quality software solutions using <strong>Ada</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Contribute to the development of complex, safety-critical and mission-critical systems.</p></li><li><p>Take ownership of technical solutions, from requirements analysis through design, implementation, integration and validation.</p></li><li><p>Provide technical guidance and support to software engineers, promoting knowledge sharing and engineering excellence.</p></li><li><p>Participate in software architecture discussions and contribute to key technical decisions.</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with demanding software quality, reliability, performance and security standards.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including systems engineers, software architects, testing teams and project stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Perform code reviews, identify opportunities for improvement and promote robust development practices.</p></li><li><p>Support troubleshooting, debugging and optimization of complex software components.</p></li><li><p>Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, development processes and technical documentation.</p></li></ul><p><strong>For candidates aspiring to become Tech Leads:</strong> You will have the opportunity to progressively take on greater technical ownership, mentor other developers and grow into a technical leadership position.</p><h2>What we are looking for</h2><ul><li><p>Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Embedded Systems or a related technical field.</p></li><li><p>Strong professional experience in <strong>Ada software development</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Solid understanding of software engineering principles, architecture and design patterns.</p></li><li><p>Experience working on complex software systems requiring high levels of reliability and performance.</p></li><li><p>Good knowledge of software development lifecycles, testing methodologies and version control tools.</p></li><li><p>Strong analytical skills and a structured, solution-oriented mindset.</p></li><li><p>Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international engineering environments.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.</p></li></ul><h3>Nice to Have</h3><ul><li><p>Experience in the Aerospace, Defence, Security or other safety-critical industries.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of embedded systems, real-time operating systems (RTOS) or low-level software development.</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with C/C++ or other systems programming languages.</p></li><li><p>Understanding of safety-critical development standards, such as DO-178C, or equivalent industry standards.</p></li><li><p>Experience with requirements traceability, software verification and validation.</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with Agile methodologies and modern software engineering practices.</p></li><li><p>Experience working with complex hardware/software integration environments.</p></li></ul><h2>Language Requirements</h2><ul><li><p><strong>German:</strong> Professional working proficiency required.</p></li><li><p><strong>English:</strong> Professional working proficiency required.</p></li><li><p><strong>French:</strong> Considered a plus.</p></li></ul><h2></h2><p></p>