Senior Software Engineer (m/f/x) - Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

REWE GROUP; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 50.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flat hierarchies

Flexible hours

Remote work options

Training time (5%)

Staff discounts

Wellness programme

Competitive salary starting at €50,000

Zusammenfassung

REWE Group Austria's GIS Team seeks a Senior Software Engineer who designs, develops and operates GIS applications and services to support location planning, logistics and analytics across Austria and CE markets.

You will implement backend solutions in Java (Spring Boot), build REST APIs, and collaborate with analysts, PO and other developers to deliver scalable GIS platforms in a cloud-ready, service-oriented architecture.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of professional experience in software engineering and backend development.
• Strong knowledge of Java and modern backend development frameworks (preferably 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 database design, query optimisation and performance tuning.
• Experience with Git and modern software development workflows.
• Understanding of software architecture patterns and clean code principles.
• German and English at B2 level.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

SQL

Git

Software Architecture

German & English (B2)

Problem Solving

Tools

Oracle

PostgreSQL

PostGIS

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Software Engineer (m/f/x) - Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

• Full-time

As the IT department of REWE Group Austria, we work together with more than 700 colleagues to develop innovative IT products and services for all business divisions in Austria and several international markets.

Within our GIS Team, we design, develop and operate solutions that support location planning, expansion, geomarketing, logistics, retail analytics and business decision-making across Austria and multiple CEE countries.

As part of our ongoing modernization journey, we are evolving our GIS landscape towards modern service-oriented architectures, cloud-native technologies and scalable data platforms while continuing to support business-critical GIS systems used throughout the REWE Group.

We are looking for a passionate Senior Software Engineer who enjoys working across application development, spatial data management and system integration, helping us shape the future of GIS solutions within an international retail environment.

• 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.

• Several years of professional experience in software engineering and backend development.
• Strong knowledge of Java and modern backend development frameworks (preferably Spring Boot).
• Experience designing and implementing REST APIs and distributed system integrations.
• Strong SQL skills and practical experience with relational databases, in an Enterprise setup (Oracle, PostgreSQL)
• Knowledge of database design, query optimisation and performance tuning.
• Experience with Git and modern software development workflows.
• Understanding of software architecture patterns, clean code principles and maintainable system design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Independent, structured and reliable way of working.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Nice to have: Experience with GIS technologies and spatial data processing, PostGIS/Oracle Spatial, cloud platforms (e.g., GCP), Snowflake, and microservices architectures.
• Language skills: German and English: B2 level (confident verbal and written communication in a professional working environment)

• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making channels
• A family-friendly company culture with flexible working hours and remote working options available according to your individual needs
• Numerous training and further development opportunities within the Group (5% of working time for self-organized training and education)
• Staff shopping and travel discounts
• Extensive workplace wellness programme including fitness classes, massages, etc.
• An industry-standard, attractive and performance based annual gross salary starting at 50.000 Euro (on a full-time basis) with the possibility of higher pay according to experience and qualifications

No matter where you are in your career, we have a path for you. Whether you’re looking for your first job, advancement in your field, or a new career shift. We’re proud to employ great people who are passionate about their jobs. But they’re all different. No matter who you are, what you need and where you’re going, REWE Group can be a part of it.

We promote a diverse and inclusive work environment. Therefore, we welcome applications from people of different gender, age, cultural or social background, sexual identity and applications from people with disabilities.In addition, we would like to increase the proportion of women in technical professions and are particularly pleased to receive applications from women for this position.