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Intellectica is recruiting a highly skilled Software Engineer on behalf of a leading defense software development and systems integration company headquartered in Athens, with a global presence. With over 30 years of experience, the company specializes in the design, development, integration, and support of Tactical Data Links and Interoperability Solutions, Mission and Command & Control Systems, and Surveillance technologies. The successful candidate will be based in Athens, Greece, and will report directly to the engineering leadership team, working on mission-critical software solutions in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Key activities and responsibilities of this role include:

• Analyzing task requirements and contributing to system and software architecture
• Writing software development documentation in accordance with Engineering Documentation Standards
• Coding software in alignment with the company’s Software Development and Coding Standards
• Testing and debugging software within a standalone environment, ensuring performance and requirement compliance
• Integrating in-house and third-party software to build or enhance complex systems
• Supporting system integration and acceptance test phases alongside test teams
• Identifying performance or design issues and advising engineering management proactively
• Participating in on-site system installation, check-out, and hotline/warranty support activities
• Contributing flexibly to team goals, even beyond primary technical responsibilities if required

Professional experience & qualifications of a successful candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in systems programming and native application development using Java 8 or 11, with exposure to Java Swing GUI development
• Good understanding of TCP/IP and UDP/IP networking
• Proficiency in Java 8 and Java 11 (knowledge of C/C++ considered a plus)
• Experience in working across Windows and Linux systems, including basic system administration and shell scripting
• Solid knowledge of XML and JSON data formats
• Proficiency in SQL and hands-on experience with RDBMSs (e.g., SQLite, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., Redis)
• Experience in compiling, debugging, profiling, and optimizing applications
• Ability to read technical specifications, identify requirements, and design solutions accordingly
• Proficient in Greek and English

Core competencies of a successful candidate:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders across all levels
• Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement
• Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively lead change initiatives

Benefits offered for the role include:

• Meal vouchers (ticket restaurant)
• Private health insurance from day one
• Company-provided equipment (laptop and headphones)
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Gas expenses coverage

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