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Career Opportunities: Lead Software Developer (Java), Søborg (887)

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science or related field
  • 7+ years of professional software development experience with at least 3+ years in Java
  • Experience with high-performance backend systems, RESTful services and microservices architecture
  • Experience with NoSQL technologies (MongoDB, Elasticsearch) and event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka; handling large volumes of parallel data streams (IoT/sensor environments); proficiency with Git and modern CI/CD pipelines

Requirements:

  • Design and develop Java-based applications and microservices; define and evolve system architecture and best practices
  • Collaborate with software teams, system architects, data scientists, platform engineers and infrastructure teams to translate requirements into technical solutions; participate in planning, estimation, and technical roadmaps
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, guiding architectural decisions and supporting the team's professional growth
  • Build and optimize real-time data pipelines to ensure reliable and efficient data delivery in a scalable on-premises architecture (e.g., using Apache Kafka)

Job description

 

 

 

Would you like to play a key role in software development for a high-performance AI sensor platform?

In this role, you will lead the coordination, design, and development of Java applications and microservices that bring our AI-driven solutions together into a scalable and mission-critical platform. As part of our Accelerator team, you will combine technical leadership with hands-on development in a complex and performance-driven environment. Come join us!

 

We are facing an exciting future with considerable growth and demanding changes, as we deliver advanced technologies and mission critical solutions for the defense and aerospace industry. Our systems provide security for people on land, at sea and in the air. Therefore, we are looking for Software Developer to become part of this journey and contribute to our overall purpose – securing people through advanced technology.

 

Your role in our team

 

As our new Software Developer, you will be driving force in developing our next generation AI Sensor platform, built on leading technologies. In this role, you will combine hands-on development with technical leadership. You will shape the architecture and technical direction of the platform while mentoring engineers and supporting the team´s professional growth. You will work in a fast-paced environment where you take ownership of evolving the platform to meet increasing demands for sensor data.

 

In this role, you will collaborate closely with infrastructure colleagues to design and implement a scalable, secure and flexible on-premises architecture. You will provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members while building and optimizing real-time streaming pipelines using Apache Kafka to support high-throughput and parallel data flows. You will be at the forefront of developing and operationalizing emerging technologies into mission-critical systems.

 

You will become part of our Infrastructure & Software Development team, consisting of dedicated engineers and specialists working closely across software hardware and infrastructure domains. As a team, we prioritize collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement, creating an environment where innovation and strong technical solutions can thrive. 

 

How you will make a meaningful contribution

 

Your key responsibilities include:

 

      • Main responsibility is to design and develop Java-based applications and services
      • Define and evolve system architecture, guide design decisions, and best practices
      • Collaborate with other Software teams, system architects and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
      • Participate in planning, estimation, and technical roadmap discussions
      • Collaborate with data scientists, platform engineers, and infrastructure hardware teams to ensure reliable and efficient data delivery.

 

Bring your world class expertise into play

 

You are fluent in English both in writing and verbal at a professional level. Danish is an advantage but not a requirement. Moreover, we are also looking for a new colleague with the following qualifications:

 

    • You hold a Bachelor’s/master’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
    • 7+ years of professional Software developer experience and 3+ years in Java development.
    • Broad software developer experience from different areas such as high-performance backend systems, RESTful services and microservices architecture.
    • Experience with NoSQL technologies (e.g., MongoDB, Elasticsearch).
    • Strong hands-on expertise with event-driven architecture like Apache Kafka, including topics, partitions, consumer groups, and stream processing.
    • Experience handling large volumes of parallel data streams, ideally from IoT or sensor environments.
    • Experience with Git and modern CI/CD pipelines

 

As a person, you are analytical and solution-oriented, with the ability to navigate complex, data-rich environments and handle large volumes of parallel data streams You thrive in fast-paced settings and approach challenges with structure and persistence. You communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all levels, while demonstrating strong professional curiosity and staying engaged with industry trends, emerging technologies, and developments within cybersecurity.

 

We are an international company representing world-class expertise, delivering complex and high-tech products. We value our colleagues and our meaningful contributions to securing people through advanced technology. You will also experience that we have a strong focus on your development, teaching you useful new competences and further strengthening current ones, both professionally and personally. Our company culture is autonomous and engaging, and we acknowledge the importance of flexibility in a great working environment.

 

When joining Terma, we promise that you will experience: Great people, challenging tasks, world-class expertise, and meaningful contribution in your daily work.

 

 

Benefits at Terma

 

At Terma, we prioritize the well-being of our employees, ensuring they are well taken care of. Joining our team comes with a multitude of perks designed to enhance your social life, cultural experiences, and health.

 

International Environment: Explore great teamwork and professional sparring with colleagues around the world.

Flexible Working Hours: Enjoy the opportunity to work flexibly and the option to work from home up to two days per week. Internet connection at home is paid for by Terma.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Receive a 10% paid pension along with a beneficial health care and insurance package. Enjoy discounts from various business partners.

Well-being Perks: Opportunity to enroll in our on-site massage-offer at our locations in Denmark.

Social and Professional Events: We have an active staff association that arranges a variety of social activities and events to bring all of our colleagues together.

Competence networking across professional experts in Terma: Professional presentations and knowledge sharing across the organization.

 

 

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) means we actively value and celebrate unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to create an environment where all employees have equal opportunities to succeed, feel respected and valued, and experience a true sense of belonging.

To support an unbiased evaluation process, we kindly encourage applicants to omit personal details such as photos and age from their applications.

 

If you would like to take on the challenge of working in an innovative company, we look forward to receiving your application. A resume is required, while a cover letter is optional. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed, we only accept applications via www.terma.com. Applications will be processed continuously.

 

 

Do you have any questions regarding the position?

Feel free to contact Hiring Manager on e-mail: MHEL@terma.com 


Bear in mind, that we need you to confirm that you can obtain a security clearance by the Danish Defense Intelligence Service, and that all adults in your household are not posing any risk to the related risk-evaluation. This entails among other issues:

    • That you have as a minimum stayed within NATO/EU/MISWG countries for the last 7 years only interrupted by short stays abroad, and 
    • That you have not committed serious criminal offences

 

Terma group has headquarters in Denmark and is a high-tech company developing products and systems for defense and non-defense security applications, including command and control systems, radar systems, self-protection systems for aircraft, space technology, and aerostructures for the aircraft industry. TERMA | Allies in innovation

 

 

 

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