Remote Senior GIS Backend Engineer (Java, REST)

REWE International AG; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch allowance

Staff shopping discounts

Wellness programme

Flexible working hours

Remote working options

Training time for self-education

Job summary

REWE Group Austria's GIS team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop and operate GIS applications and services. You will implement backend solutions with Java, build REST APIs, and integrate data across PostgreSQL/PostGIS and Oracle environments.

You will contribute to modern, service-oriented, cloud-ready GIS architecture and support ongoing operations. You will collaborate closely with analysts, product owners and fellow developers to translate business needs into

Qualifications

• Several years of professional experience in software engineering and backend development.
• Strong knowledge of Java and modern backend development frameworks (Spring Boot).
• Experience designing and implementing REST APIs and distributed system integrations.
• Strong SQL skills with Oracle and PostgreSQL in an Enterprise setup.
• Knowledge of software architecture patterns and clean code principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain business-critical GIS applications and services.
• Implement modern backend solutions using Java and related technologies following established architecture principles and development standards.
• Develop and maintain REST APIs, system integrations and data processing services.
• Design and optimise database structures, queries and data integration processes across PostgreSQL/PostGIS and Oracle environments.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Product Owners and other developers to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Contribute to the evolution of our GIS architecture towards modern, service-oriented and cloud-ready platforms.
• Support the operation, troubleshooting and continuous improvement of existing GIS applications.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technology decisions across the GIS landscape.
• Support CI/CD processes for continuous software delivery.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

SQL & Databases

Git

CI/CD

German (B2)

English (B2)

Analytical thinking

Tools

PostGIS

Oracle Spatial

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Git

CI/CD

Job description

REWE Group Austria's GIS team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop and operate GIS applications and services. You will implement backend solutions with Java, build REST APIs, and integrate data across PostgreSQL/PostGIS and Oracle environments.

You will contribute to modern, service-oriented, cloud-ready GIS architecture and support ongoing operations. You will collaborate closely with analysts, product owners and fellow developers to translate business needs into