As an ideal candidate

• You have professional experience in frontend and/or backend software development and a strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle.
• You approach complex problems with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset and are comfortable working in safety-critical environments where quality and reliability are paramount.
• You are self-motivated and collaborative, you value knowledge sharing, and you actively contribute to continuous improvement — both in code and in development processes.
• You are able to translate technical concepts into clear outcomes and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, high-quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain safety-critical software solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver features
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Review code and contribute to shared engineering standards and best practices
• Test, debug, and improve software throughout the development lifecycle
• Support deployment, monitoring, and ongoing improvement of production systems
• Assist with writing operational and technical documentation

Professional Requirements

• University degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience with modern C++ and Qt
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and development tooling (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within cross-functional teams
• English language proficiency, both written and verbal

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional experience in software development is preferred
• A background in the ATM/ATC domain is a plus
• Solid problem-solving skills and an ability to work independently
• A user-centric approach combined with the ability and willingness to learn

Who we are

Tern Systems is an established and trusted provider of Air Traffic Management solutions, and operates in a competitive, regulated industry. With over 70 employees, we have close to 30 years of experience in successful deliveries to customers in Europe and Asia.

What we offer

• An international, multicultural environment that fosters personal and professional growth
• A family-friendly work environment with flexible work hours and home office support (incl. home internet and mobile package)
• An on-site canteen that offers lunch, snacks and drinks
• Annual sports and transportation grant – and more

Additional information

Applications must be submitted in English.

The position requires you to work at our Kópavogur office in Iceland. We do not offer relocation packages at this point.

Applications are stored in accordance with the Icelandic Public Archives Act.

To find out more about us, including information about our recruitment process, please visit https://www.tern.systems/.

If you have any further enquiries, contact us at hr@tern.is.