Senior Java Backend Engineer

Your role in our team

Target: you own services end-to-end: design, implementation, deployment, and operation

Design, and continuously improve existing analytics and streaming applications based on real-time data from parcel sorting systems (Kafka Streams and related technologies)

Implement data integration components (adapters/connectors) to onboard additional data sources

Create and maintain data visualizations and dashboards (primarily Grafana)

Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of streaming systems in production

Collaborate closely with Product Management to translate requirements into technical solutions

Support integration teams in using our developed products

Work in interdisciplinary teams, including machine control, system architecture, and operations

As a Software Developer in our Analytics Team, you will design, build, and further develop our existing data streaming applications that power analytics in a parcel sorting environment. You will work closely with Project and Product Management, as well as cross-functional teams including Product, R&D, and system architecture, to transform real-time operational data into meaningful insights and visualization products.

Main Responsabilities

Target: you own services end-to-end: design, implementation, deployment, and operation

Design, and continuously improve existing analytics and streaming applications based on real-time data from parcel sorting systems (Kafka Streams and related technologies)

Implement data integration components (adapters/connectors) to onboard additional data sources

Create and maintain data visualizations and dashboards (primarily Grafana)

Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of streaming systems in production

Collaborate closely with Product Management to translate requirements into technical solutions

Support integration teams in using our developed products

Work in interdisciplinary teams, including machine control, system architecture, and operations

Your profile

Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable field

Strong programming experience in Java (production-level experience)

Solid understanding of stream processing concepts and Kafka Streams (or similar frameworks)

Experience in building and maintaining distributed systems and data pipelines

Familiarity with event-driven architectures and real-time data processing

Working knowledge of Groovy or similar JVM-based scripting language

Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Negotiation-proof English, written and spoken; German is a plus

Your Benefits

Exciting tasks in a fast-growing, future-oriented industry player

Competitive salary package, with extra-days off, including your birthday, flexible working hours and remote work option.

Health insurance for the whole family

Well-Being and Employee Assistance Program

Active protocols with external partners and other caring perks (ex: fresh fruit, bread and yogurt)

A pleasant and collaborative working atmosphere

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