Senior Software Engineer (C++, Linux, Bash)

Sopra Steria is one of the largest players in the tech industry in Europe, known for its consulting, digital services and software development. We operate in nearly 30 countries in the world, hiring more than 55,000 employees.
The Polish branch, as the Global Delivery Center, operates in Katowice since 2007 and has been growing ever since. Currently, our team consists of around 1,000 specialists.

Within the Digital Platform Services department, our teams specialize in areas such as cloud, operating systems, virtualization, databases, backup or storage, as well as networking and security. We also have 1st line support consultants who speak French and English, but also Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and German.

The Application Services department is responsible for areas such as software development, data engineering, testing services, CRM, ITSM and ERP platform integrations, as well as application management for customers in Scandinavia, Benelux, France, Germany, Switzerland and the UK.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Lead Software Engineer (C++) to join Sopra Steria Polska for a client in the aerospace sector. You will work in an industrial environment and a multi-functional team divided between France, Spain, Germany, Poland and India for a major aeronautical manufacturer. The program involves wide portfolio of applications developed by multiple teams.

Note that we can only offer cooperation to people who has EU citizenship, are located in Poland and are willing to commute to our office in Katowice, Poland.

Responsibilities:​
• Implementing solutions and delivering software.
• Proposing solutions. 
• Creating and testing software to enhance the solution and all related modules and services.  
• Shaping and applying our software standards of clean code and performance optimization techniques.
• Translate business and technical requirements into clean, efficient code
• Maintenance of old codebases.

Tech stack on the project:​
• C++, Linux, Bash scripting
•Wireshack, tcpdump, UDP, multicast, Docker, Conan, Java.

Qualifications

Must have requirements:​
• 5+ years of commercial experience in a senior or senior-ready role.
• Strong expertise in C/C++ (modern + legacy).
• Advanced Linux skills, Bash scripting.
• Experience with data management/data transform projects.
• Good understanding of design patterns.
• Experience in working in multinational and distributed environment.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• EU citizenship.
• Fluent English: B2/C1.
• Being open to occasional business trips abroad and regular visits in our office in Katowice.

Nice to have requirements:
• Networking: Wireshark, tcpdump, UDP, multicast.
• DevOps: Docker, Conan.
• Java: Ability to maintain existing code.

Additional Information

What we offer:
• BENEFITS (UoP): Luxmed, Medicover Sport, Worksmile, educational platforms, languages learning platform, referral bonus, copyrights, life insurance, workation
• DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES (UoP): certifications (paid by the company), conferences, Tech Lunches, possibility to join our Communities (Project Management, Architecture, Security, Process Management, Leadership, AI and Cloud)

The recruitment process for this position consists of three stages:
• a short phone call with a recruiter (30 min max)
• one-hour long interview on Teams (general and technical questions)
• one-hour long interview on Teams (with project representatives)

Salary range:
UoP:  12 000 - 16 000 PLN gross/month

All information about salary range and its additional components will be provided during the 1st stage of recruitment process.

At our organization, we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.