Data Engineer - FileMaker

ISCC - International Sustainability and Carbon Certification; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous pension scheme

JobTicket/Deutschlandticket

30 vacation days plus additional vacation days

Wellness programs

Zusammenfassung

ISCC - International Sustainability and Carbon Certification is looking for a Data Engineer - FileMaker in Cologne. In this role, you will support the development of FileMaker-based applications and lead its evolution towards best practices.

Your responsibilities include analyzing the current database architecture, designing integrations, and collaborating with business stakeholders to ensure technical alignment with sustainability goals. The position offers a hybrid setup, great team environment, and numerous benefits.

Qualifikationen

• At least 3 years of experience as a FileMaker developer or engineer.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Very good elicitation of business requirements.

Aufgaben

• Analyse and document the current FileMaker database.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical changes with business priorities.
• Implement and maintain integrations between FileMaker and external systems.

Kenntnisse

Proficient in FileMaker Pro Advanced

Familiar with FM related development concepts

Knowledge of relational database design

Familiar with development technologies (SQL, cURL, REST APIs)

Experience with system integration tools

Further programming skills (GO, Python, OData)

Proper handling of formats like JSON and XML

Familiar with methodologies like Agile, SCRUM, BPMN

Experience with operating systems (Linux, Ubuntu, Mac, Windows)

Experience with Backend and Microservices development

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Your tasks

ISCC – International Sustainability and Carbon Certification is one of the leading certification systems for sustainability, traceability and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. As part of our continued growth, we are focusing on expanding our IT & Technology team. To support this strategic step, we are looking forward to welcoming you as a Data Engineer - FileMaker to support the development of the existing FileMaker-based applications landscape, to develop a deep understanding of its current architecture, data model, and dependencies, and to lead its evolution.

If you are passionate about building high-quality software with real-world impact and would like to contribute to a sustainability-driven and culturally certified Great Place to Work company, we look forward to your application!

Your main duties will be:

• Analyse and document the current FileMaker database, including data structures, scripts, layouts, integrations, and operational dependencies.
• Develop a thorough understanding of business processes currently implemented within the FileMaker environment.
• Identify opportunities to modularise the existing monolithic solution and define target architectures for moving functionality to external or best‑of‑breed systems.
• Design and execute a phased approach for migrating or decoupling features from FileMaker while minimising disruption to business operations.
• Review, refactor, and where necessary redesign the existing data model to improve consistency, performance, and long‑term maintainability.
• Prepare the data structure for seamless integration with other systems, including the definition of clear data ownership, interfaces, and integration patterns (e.g. APIs, data synchronisation, or event‑based integration).
• Implement and maintain integrations between FileMaker and external systems, ensuring robustness, security, and data accuracy.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT, and external vendors to align technical changes with business priorities and future system strategies.
• Establish documentation, standards, and best practices for data modelling, integrations, and ongoing system evolution.
• Support knowledge transfer and ensure that architectural decisions and system behaviour are transparent and maintainable for future teams.

Your profile

Professional background

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• at least 3 years of experience as a FileMaker developer or engineer

Technical skills

• Proficient in FileMaker Pro Advanced, FileMaker Server and MBS plugin
• Familiar with FM related development concepts (Anchor Buoy, Data Separation Model)
• Knowledge of relational database design
• Familiar with development technologies such as SQL, cURL and REST APIs, and OpenAPI
• Experience with system integration tools
• Further programming skills (GO, Python, OData, SQL, SQL/Graph)
• Proper handling of formats like JSON and XML
• Familiar with methodologies like Agile, SCRUM, BPMN
• Experience with operating systems: Linux, Ubuntu, Mac, Windows
• Interested in:
  • Building and maintaining ETL processes
  • Big data technologies in the areas Storage, Mining, Analytics, Visualization
  • Data warehousing and cloud platforms
• The skill levels per section are reflected in the order of the items in all item levels
• Experience with Backend and Microservices development is of advantage

Personal competencies

• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a structured and detail‑oriented mindset
• Very good elicitation of business requirements, documenting and prioritising ability
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams
• Service‑oriented mindset combined with a strong sense of responsibility and integrity
• Excellent English and German language skills (at least C1, written and spoken)
• High level of independence, reliability, and initiative

Why us?

We are an international and diverse team of passionate and experienced experts, joining forces for a sustainable future! We believe thatour team is our core asset and we support our people as best we can.

To help you build your future and thrive with us, we offer:

Great Team Environment

• Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Team Event, Christmas Party)
• Close collaboration with our sister companies Meo Carbon Solutions GmbH, GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services, 4C Services, ClimatePal, and TYC
• The opportunity to work independently and shape processes

Individual learning and development plan

• Professional onboarding to help you have an ideal start with us
• Frequent feedback sessions to ensure a high quality of communication and mutual reflection
• Many free language classes
• Access to several trainings as well as specific technical courses
• We promote from within!

Work‑Life Balance

• Hybrid set‑up
• 4 weeks remote work at a place of choice (after probation)
• Flexible working hours and trust‑based working time
• 30 vacation days and 3 additional vacation days (Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, Carnival Monday)
• Sabbatical options

Financial benefits

• A generous pension scheme (bAV) in line with our sustainability values
• JobTicket/Deutschlandticket
• Annual bonus scheme based on performance

Wellness Programs

• Subsidized Urban Sports Club
• Health weeks promoting healthy habits in personal and professional life

Ready to join our team?

Then we would be happy to hear from you soon! Please apply via the button below with a meaningful cover letter, CV and any relevant certificates. We are looking forward to your application and hope to welcome you in our team soon! We are a company with equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, gender or any other criteria that is not a professional qualification for an open position.