Sr. Expert Digital Product Engineering (m/f/d)

KWS SAAT SE; Einbeck; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A family-run agricultural company based in Einbeck, Lower Saxony, is seeking a full-time Software Developer to enhance its development team. This role will focus on building software solutions for scientific applications, especially in the realm of Big Data. Candidates should possess a university degree in computer science, excellent skills in C# and Python, and experience with AWS and data lakes. This position offers hybrid working opportunities, flexible hours, and strong support for personal development.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Remote opportunities within Germany

Subsidized canteen

Company pension scheme

Job Bike & Job Ticket

Health support through company doctor

Qualifikationen

• Strong background in software development practices including dependency injection, mocking, TDD, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working with data engineering and data migration projects.
• Ability to collaborate with domain experts to design optimal software solutions.

Aufgaben

• Analyze the business domain and design suitable software solutions.
• Migrate a relational system into a new data lakehouse.
• Implement interfaces and data services for both backend and end-user frontends.
• Apply DevOps practices for efficient software operations.

Kenntnisse

C# (.NET Core)

Python

Distributed systems experience

AWS cloud environment

Docker

Kubernetes

DataLake technologies

Relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle)

Version control with GIT

English

German

Ausbildung

University degree in computer science or a comparable qualification

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

GitLab

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

We are looking to recruit, at the earliest possible date, a full-time and permanent Software Developer (m/f/d) for scientific applications with a focus on Big Data to strengthen our development team at KWS Saat SE & Co. KGaA in Einbeck, Lower Saxony.

Field of Work: Research & Development

Location: Einbeck, Lower Saxony, DE

Contract Type: Regular | Is Full Time?: Yes | Onsite/Remote: Hybrid Working Within Country

Job ID: 16040

Responsibilities

The role involves replacing an existing application by a redevelopment. This application is a central component of plant breeding and molecular biology at various international KWS locations. You will work in an experienced SCRUM team and closely with a long-standing Product Owner from the field of molecular biology. After onboarding, remote work within Germany is possible. You will:

• Analyze the business domain in workshops with domain experts to design and implement a suitable software solution in close cooperation with the users, using .NET, cloud technologies and data pipelines.
• Master the migration of a relational system into the newly designed data lakehouse together with Data Architects and Data Engineers.
• Implement new or existing interfaces and data services; be responsible for both backend and an end-user frontend; ensure the smooth operation of the legacy system.
• Apply modern DevOps practices to guarantee reliable and efficient software operations.

Your profile

• University degree in computer science or a comparable qualification
• Very good knowledge of C# (.NET Core) and Python
• Practical experience with distributed systems, ideally in an AWS cloud environment or with Docker and Kubernetes
• Practical experience with DataLake technologies, such as Databricks or AWS Athena and Apache Spark
• Practical experience in professional software development (e.g., dependency injection, mocking, TDD, CI/CD pipelines)
• Confident handling of relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle) and AWS-based technologies in general
• Proficient in Azure DevOps, Jira or GitLab, version control with GIT, and agile working methods (SCRUM)
• Good command of English and German required

Our offer

• As a family-run company, we live with the values of proximity, reliability, vision and independence - a culture that is also lived in practice, e.g. through an open and friendly working atmosphere.
• True to the motto: "Make yourself grow!", we promote individual professional and personal development.
• Excellent work equipment, subsidized canteen, direct rail connections and sufficient free parking at the site.
• Flexible working hours and remote opportunities within Germany, company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, Christmas and holiday bonuses, preferential shares, childcare allowance, Job Bike & Job Ticket
• Health and safety are supported by the company doctor, company fire brigade / paramedic (with time credit) and company sports.

How to apply

We look forward to receiving your application online.