Senior Software Engineer (f/m/d) Meteorology and Hydrology

Senior Software Engineer (f/m/d) Meteorology and Hydrology

15 July 2025

Job-ID: HMT-SSE-A | Software development | Hydromet | Germany | Aachen

KISTERS is a global leader in environmental data, energy and IT solutions. With a reputation for innovation and reliability, we provide organisations around the world with advanced technology to monitor and manage environmental challenges.

Within the KISTERS Group, our HydroMet division provides world-class software and sensor solutions for environmental monitoring and data analysis, giving decision-makers the insight they need to manage floods, droughts and water quality.

Become part of our KISTERS Group and support us in making a positive contribution to a more sustainable world.

How you can contribute:

• Develop and maintain robust backend systems in Java and Python to support cross-team software integration.
• Design, improve, and maintain software architectures and APIs across complex product landscapes.
• Collaborate with other teams to reduce dependencies and deliver critical system functionality independently.
• Diagnose performance issues, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations.
• Automate operational tasks and streamline deployment using CI/CD tools like GitLab or Jenkins.
• Work with SQL and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases for high-performance data access.
• Operate and troubleshoot production systems across both Windows and Linux platforms.
• Optionally support containerization efforts and explore cloud-based deployments.
• Embrace a multi-language environment and ensure seamless interaction between diverse software components.

Your Profile:

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (BSc/MSc)
• Strong hands-on experience with both Java and Python in production environments
• Bonus: Familiarity with Rust or other low-level languages
• Solid understanding of API design, system integration and software architecture
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, especially in GitLab or Jenkins ecosystems
• Knowledge of SQL and MongoDB, with an understanding of performance tuning and data modeling
• Comfortable navigating different OS environments (Linux/Windows) and deploying applications in both
• Familiarity with container and cloud technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, AWS) is a plus
• Solution-driven mindset, a proactive attitude, and strong communication skills
• English required; German is a plus
• Family-friendly working time models
• Remote working opportunities
• Regular in-house training opportunities
• Performance-related pay for all employees is part of the KISTERS career model
• Company parties and events
• Company pension scheme
• Job bike (company bike leasing)
• Further benefits and offers to make your work and private lives more enjoyable can be found [here ].

Ready to help us shape the future?

Apply via our application portal today!
We look forward to receiving your complete application (Cover Letter, CV, References and Certificates ) and finding out more about your motivation!