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

KISTERS AG; Aachen; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ein führendes Unternehmen im Bereich Umweltdaten sucht einen Senior Software Engineer (f/m/d) für die Entwicklung leistungsstarker Backend-Systeme mit Java und Python. Der Kandidat wird eng mit verschiedenen Teams zusammenarbeiten, um Softwarearchitekturen und APIs zu optimieren und die Effizienz in der Entwicklung zu steigern. Ein erfolgreicher Bewerber bringt umfangreiche Kenntnisse in CI/CD, SQL und NoSQL mit, sowie eine proaktive, lösungsorientierte Denkweise und starke Kommunikationsfähigkeiten.

Leistungen

Familienfreundliche Arbeitszeitmodelle

Regelmäßige interne Schulungsmöglichkeiten

Leistungsbezogene Vergütung

Betriebliche Altersvorsorge

Jobrad (Firmenleasing von Fahrrädern)

Qualifikationen

• Abschluss in Informatik, Software Engineering oder einem verwandten Bereich.
• Erfahrung mit Java und Python in Produktionsumgebungen.
• Vertrautheit mit CI/CD-Pipelines ist wünschenswert.

Aufgaben

• Entwicklung und Wartung robuster Backend-Systeme in Java und Python.
• Entwurf und Verbesserung von Softwarearchitekturen und APIs.
• Diagnose von Leistungsproblemen und Implementierung von Optimierungen.

Kenntnisse

Java

Python

API-Design

CI/CD

SQL

MongoDB

Containertechnologien

Cloud-Technologien

Kommunikationsfähigkeit

Ausbildung

Abschluss in Informatik oder Software Engineering

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Jobbeschreibung

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!