Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Ada Software Engineer / Tech Lead to join an innovative and highly technical environment in Zurich, Switzerland.

Our client operates in the Aerospace, Defence and Security sector, developing advanced, mission-critical systems where software reliability, performance and safety are essential.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Tech Lead or a Senior Ada Developer looking to take the next step into a technical leadership role.

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.

Your role as Tech Lead Ada

We are looking for an experienced Ada Software Engineer / Tech Lead to join an innovative and highly technical environment in Zurich, Switzerland.

Our client operates in the Aerospace, Defence and Security sector, developing advanced, mission-critical systems where software reliability, performance and safety are essential.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Tech Lead or a Senior Ada Developer looking to take the next step into a technical leadership role.

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.

Your Responsibilities

As a Tech Lead Ada / Senior Software Engineer, you will:

• Design, develop, test and maintain high-quality software solutions using Ada.
• Contribute to the development of complex, safety-critical and mission-critical systems.
• Take ownership of technical solutions, from requirements analysis through design, implementation, integration and validation.
• Provide technical guidance and support to software engineers, promoting knowledge sharing and engineering excellence.
• Participate in software architecture discussions and contribute to key technical decisions.
• Ensure compliance with demanding software quality, reliability, performance and security standards.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including systems engineers, software architects, testing teams and project stakeholders.
• Perform code reviews, identify opportunities for improvement and promote robust development practices.
• Support troubleshooting, debugging and optimization of complex software components.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, development processes and technical documentation.

For candidates aspiring to become Tech Leads: You will have the opportunity to progressively take on greater technical ownership, mentor other developers and grow into a technical leadership position.

What we are looking for

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Embedded Systems or a related technical field.
• Strong professional experience in Ada software development.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, architecture and design patterns.
• Experience working on complex software systems requiring high levels of reliability and performance.
• Good knowledge of software development lifecycles, testing methodologies and version control tools.
• Strong analytical skills and a structured, solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international engineering environments.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Nice to Have

• Experience in the Aerospace, Defence, Security or other safety-critical industries.
• Knowledge of embedded systems, real-time operating systems (RTOS) or low-level software development.
• Familiarity with C/C++ or other systems programming languages.
• Understanding of safety-critical development standards, such as DO-178C, or equivalent industry standards.
• Experience with requirements traceability, software verification and validation.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and modern software engineering practices.
• Experience working with complex hardware/software integration environments.

Language Requirements

• German: Professional working proficiency required.
• English: Professional working proficiency required.
• French: Considered a plus.