Principal Software Engineer

Il y a 2 mois

Bruxelles, Arrondissement Brussel-Hoofdstad, Belgique Atos Temps plein
Description de l'offre

Principal ADA Developer

Contract Type Freelance

Ideal Start Date 01/09/2027

Duration of Contract 9 years (Initial Term of 3 years three optional 2-year renewal periods)

Location 3 days onsite per week in Brussels – Haren

Sector Air Traffic Management (ATM) / Aviation sector


Also open to discuss a permanent position for the right candidate.


Atos is looking for a Principal Ada Developer to lead development on high-reliability, safety-critical software. This is a role for someone who enjoys getting the details right when the stakes are high.


What you'll bring

  • 8 years of hands-on Ada development experience
  • Deep knowledge of Ada (2005/2012/2022), including tasking, real-time programming, strong typing, and modular design
  • Understanding of system architecture, performance optimisation, and safety-critical development standards (e.g. DO-178B/C, MISRA)
  • Comfortable with Ada tooling (GNAT, SPARK), Git, and CI/CD for high-reliability systems
  • Experience with unit testing (AUnit) and formal verification (SPARK), plus integration with databases or external systems
  • Able to lead technical design and architecture for Ada-based applications


Nice to have

  • Experience architecting safety-critical or real-time systems (aerospace, automotive, or defence)
  • SPARK formal verification or real-time operating system (RTOS) integration
  • Track record leading agile teams on large projects in regulated industries


Education & languages

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience.

English (C1).