Senior Software Developer Test (m/f/d)
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Requirements
- Completed degree in computer science, engineering or a comparable field
- Very good knowledge of the design and implementation of object-oriented software (C, C++, especially Python3)
- Solid experience developing test frameworks, automating software tests at hardware level, and with test and integration processes
- Solid experience with Linux operating systems
- Understanding of clean-code principles and PEP8
- Confident use of Git and Jira
- Very good spoken and written German and English
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🏠 Cost of Living in Stuttgart
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Strong savings potential: You could save €1,974 monthly, which is €23,688 per year.
💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Stuttgart. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.
Eligible for the EU Blue Card
A salary of €77,472 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).
The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.
Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)
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📍 Life in Stuttgart
About Stuttgart
- •Automotive and engineering powerhouse
- •High cost of living but strong salaries
Climate
- •Warm summers due to valley basin
- •Moderate winters
- •Can be humid in summer
Safety
- •Generally safe city
- •Low violent crime
Healthcare
- •Excellent university hospital
- •Wide specialist coverage
Culture
- •State opera and ballet
- •World-class museums (Mercedes, Porsche)
Nightlife
- •Decent bar scene
- •Less vibrant than Berlin or Cologne
Recreation
- •Vineyards and hills nearby
- •Mineral baths (Bad Cannstatt)
Cost of Living
- •One of the most expensive German cities
- •High rents due to strong economy
A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Rohde & Schwarz technology group, specializing in BSI-certified encryption, endpoint security, and network protection solutions. Operating under the 'IT Security Made in Germany' philosophy with a strict no-backdoor policy, the company develops government-grade cybersecurity products approved for VS-NfD, EU RESTRICTED, and NATO RESTRICTED classifications. With 500+ employees across Germany, France, and other European locations, it serves government agencies, defense organizations, critical infrastructure operators, and enterprises requiring sovereign, auditable security solutions.
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