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

Software Test Engineer (Python / C ) - 18-Month Contract in Kiel, Germany

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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