Software Engineer jobs in Germany

Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers you the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within a values-driven culture.

As a global building materials manufacturer with 43,500 employees in 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future.

Knauf Information Services GmbH is proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision.

Can you say ‘yes’?

• Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you?
• Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions?
• Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions?
• Do you strive for personal and professional growth?

• Provide strategic guidance and governance for Salesforce development across the organization, while defining and enforcing best practices, coding standards, and developing guidelines
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions as well as leading the design, development, and implementation of Salesforce applications, including Apex classes, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce pages, and third-party system integrations
• Oversee and manage the entire software development lifecycle, ensuring timely project delivery, adherence to quality standards as well as compliance with security, data privacy, and governance requirements
• Conduct code reviews, mentor and coach Junior Developers (m / f / d), foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement of Salesforce platform updates, new features, and industry trends to recommend innovative solutions
• Work closely with cross-functional development teams (internal and external) to align Salesforce development with broader IT and business strategies, and participate in interviews for developers to be placed by external vendors

• Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, with extensive experience in Salesforce development, including Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and Salesforce APIs
• Demonstrated expertise in leading development teams, providing technical guidance in senior or lead roles, and a strong understanding of Salesforce architecture, data models, and security best practices
• Proficiency in integrating Salesforce with external systems using REST / SOAP APIs, middleware, or other integration tools, along with experience in Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Marketing Cloud (preferred)
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) with Salesforce certifications (e.g., Salesforce Certified Technical Architect, Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II)
• Excellent communication in English, strong problem-solving and decision-making skills as well as the ability to balance technical and business priorities effectively

We all shape our lives individually. As an employer, we play a significant role in the daily life of our employees and aim to support them with various offerings. This includes, among other things :

• Security : Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned company.
• Flexibility : 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, flexitime account with a broad time window for flexible working and weekly home office days.
• Fitness and health : Discounts on various sports and leisure activities (e.g., fitness studio Iphofen, swimming training, soccer, etc.), as well as opportunities for active health promotion through our company doctor and occupational health and safety offers.
• Daily time savings : Ample parking and access to public transport (train, bus).
• Welcome approach : Individual onboarding days, company and team events
• Career and professional development : Individual support and promotion for part-time studies, further education and training.
• Benefits and vouchers : Discounts on well-known brands and reduced-price employee purchases.
• Bike leasing : Using tax advantages while promoting your own health.
• Relocation support : Assistance with international relocation

Knauf Information Services GmbH, headquartered in Kitzingen, Germany, is a key driver of the KNAUF Group's global growth and digital transformation. A team of 500 highly qualified experts is committed to supporting the Group and its customers worldwide with innovative IT solutions and customized services. The core competencies of Knauf IT cover a wide range of IT services, including the development and implementation of complex software solutions, the optimization of business processes through digital technologies and ensuring IT security and data protection.

The Knauf Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we make all personnel decisions across all areas of our company based on experience, skills and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion and so forth.

Share our values and become part of the team to shape the future of Knauf together.