2-year Fixed Contract | Software Test Engineer (Python / C++) | Kiel, Germany | EU or NATO nationality — non-negotiable

Are you a hands-on Software Test Engineer with strong Python and/or C++ experience, looking for your next contract in Germany?
I'm currently placing for an agile naval communication software team based in Kiel — a technically demanding, security-adjacent environment where quality ownership sits at the heart of the squad.

THE ROLE
Embedded QA specialist within a cross-functional Scrum team, owning the full test lifecycle — from automation design through to manual verification and defect tracking.

• 18-month AUG contract (extendable to 24 months)
• 35h/week | Up to 60% home office
• Start: April 2026
• EU and NATO nationals only

SALARY

• Solid Tester (2–4 yrs exp.) — €65,000 – €72,000
• Experienced (automation focus) — €72,000 – €80,000
• Very Experienced (C++ strong) — €80,000 – €85,000
• C++ is the key differentiator for the top band.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Hands-on test automation experience — manual-only backgrounds will not be considered
• Python and/or C++ at practical, test-writing level
• Unit testing frameworks: pytest, Google Test, or Catch2
• GitLab or GitHub — confident daily use
• Scrum experience as an embedded test expert in a cross-functional team
• German (business fluent) and English — both required
• EU or NATO nationality — non-negotiable

HOW TO APPLY
Send your CV, salary expectation and earliest start date with the subject line:

Candidate | Software Test Engineer | #14809 | Kiel
DM me directly or comment below and I'll be in touch. Please do not contact the end client — all profiles must be routed through me.
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