Software Developer (C++ / SQL / Oracle)

️ Job Title : Software Developer (C++ / SQL / Oracle)

Location : Fernwald (near Gießen), Germany

Remote Work : 3–4 days per week possible after onboarding

️ Languages Required : German (min. B2), English (C1–C2)

Salary : Up to €65,000 gross / year

Start Date : ASAP

Contract Type : Permanent, full-time (40h / week)

Vacation : 30 days / year

Probation Period : 6 months

Part-Time Option : Minimum 70% (also open to 80%)

Company Overview

Join a leading software solutions provider for the flat glass and window manufacturing industry, recognized for its technical depth, highly experienced development teams, and pragmatic, efficient work culture. The company has ~250 employees and delivers ERP and optimization software to manufacturers globally.

Role Overview

As a Software Developer, you’ll be part of an agile development team working on enterprise-level products. You’ll focus on designing and developing database architectures using SQL or Oracle, writing C++ code, and contributing to high-quality, scalable software for the manufacturing sector.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain robust database architectures (SQL / Oracle)

Write clean, high-performance C++ code in collaboration with Product Owners

Develop scripts, contribute to style guides, and support interface development

Align and optimize database models with existing systems and business logic

Collaborate in agile (Scrum) teams for iterative development and delivery

Required Skills & Experience

Must-Have :

1–3 years of professional experience in software development

Strong proficiency in C++

Solid experience in SQL or Oracle database design

Understanding of agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum)

German B2 and English C1–C2

Nice-to-Have :

Broader knowledge of modern software architecture

Experience with enterprise software, particularly in manufacturing environments

Team & Collaboration

Join a team of 24 developers , organized into smaller specialized teams

Report directly to the Director of R&D

Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Customer Support, and fellow developers

Ideal Candidate

Strong communicator and proactive problem-solver

Willing to be on-site during the onboarding phase

Analytical thinker with structured working style

Collaborative, team-oriented, and hands-on

Goals & KPIs

Deliver clean, maintainable, and efficient code

Design reliable and scalable databases and interfaces

Contribute to seamless collaboration across product teams

Hiring Process

Initial Interview : 30-minute remote meeting with Team Lead

Technical Assessment : 2-hour on-site session in Fernwald with Team Lead and a colleague