Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

Are you an experienced Systems Engineer with 5+ years of professional experience who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, driving system design, and delivering reliable, high-quality solutions?

We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team and play a key role in designing, developing, and improving mission-critical software systems. You will work across the full solution lifecycle, contributing both strategically and hands-on, while collaborating closely with developers, domain experts, UX engineers, QA, and project stakeholders.

Our primary technologies include:

• Java 17
• Angular (latest version)

While experience with both technologies is an advantage, we are open to candidates with strong expertise in one area and a solid understanding of system design, integration, and software engineering principles. 

The job 

As a Senior Systems Engineer, your main responsibility will be to design, develop, and maintain robust full-stack software systems, with frontend components in Angular and backend services in Java.

In addition, your key responsibilities will include:

• Designing and implementing scalable, maintainable, and secure system solutions;
• Troubleshooting, optimizing, and resolving complex issues in existing systems and codebases;
• Leading technical design discussions and contributing to architectural decisions;
• Translating operational and user needs into technical solutions in close collaboration with Domain Experts and UX engineers;
• Driving best practices in software quality, system reliability, and maintainability;
• Reviewing designs, code, and technical solutions produced by team members to ensure high standards;
• Supporting integration efforts across devices and environments;
• Mentoring less experienced colleagues and contributing to the team’s technical growth.  

Joining the team 

This team develops an application used by soldiers during military exercises, helping bring the strategy defined in higher-level command centers directly to personnel in the field. The application is deployed across vehicles, Android mobile devices and tablets, and it is widely used within NATO operations.

The team currently consists of:

• 2 Developers
• 1 QA Engineer (who has Scrum Master accountability)
• 1 People Manager / Project Manager

As a senior team member, you will have significant influence on technical direction, system quality, and team collaboration.

What we're looking for:

• A technical degree in computer science, electronics, telecommunications, or a related field;
• 5+ years of professional software development experience;
• Strong experience with Java OR Angular (candidates having both will be prioritized)
• A genuine interest in learning and expanding your technical skills;
• Nice to have: Typescript & Gradle;
• Fluent English, both written and spoken;
• The ambition to grow and take on more responsibility;
• A problem-solving mindset;
• A willingness to collaborate, ask questions, and share knowledge;
• Proactive, solution‑oriented team player with a growth mindset, strong planning and stakeholder management skills;
• An interest in writing clean, maintainable, and reliable software;
• Willingness to travel for onboarding and occasional business travel.

Please note that you must be able to present a clean criminal record and have lived in a NATO and/or an EU country for the past seven years as we work with security-classified projects. Read more  here . 

Welcome to Systematic Bucharest 

Systematic Romania, the second-largest office with over 190 employees, is conveniently located near Piata Romana. You can start your day with a delicious breakfast in the canteen and choose the option to order fresh meals for lunch. Find daily fruits and beverages and step out onto the terrace for a breath of fresh air. The recreation room offers board games, foosball, and table tennis for some friendly competition, and we even provide office massage sessions to help you relax. Thanks to our Employees' Club, you can join exciting social events like karting, treasure hunts, and themed parties. Plus, getting here is easy with an indoor parking lot and public transport just around the corner.  

Never stop developing 

Systematic is uniquely people-centric, truly international and proudly rooted in Denmark with more than 1200 employees. Together, we write intelligent and innovative code to drive progress and improve lives. We develop IT solutions that make a real difference where it matters most. This is why we never stop developing. Here, there is room to be professional and personal. It is not just a place to work but a place to belong.  

Start your development here 
We will be assessing applications on an ongoing basis as we wish to welcome our new colleague as soon as possible, so click Apply Now and send us your CV today. If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact the recruiter, Iulia Florea ( Vedeți e-mailul pe jobs.systematic.com ). 

What we offer:  

• At Systematic, we focus on both personal and professional growth within a stable and innovative work environment that prioritizes employee well-being.  
• Hybrid setup: office and remote work.  
• Up to 25 vacation days, 23 days standard to which 2 more days can be added if you have more than 10 years of work experience.  
• 24h extra per year for personal time off for all employees.  
• Additional days off: 24th and 31st of December.  
• A flexible benefit program - you can mix your benefits choosing from different kind of Services on a very dynamic platform – Benefit Online, such as: 
  • Lunch in our canteen;  
  • Private medical subscription - you can choose from 3 providers;  
  • Private pension;  
  • Meal or vacation vouchers;  
  • Gym subscription.