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Senior Developer (m/f/nb) - Big Data Platform

Conrad Electronic SE
Hirschau Zentrale

Fulltime

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Our recipe for success

We are a reliable partner who makes the sourcing of technical supplies as easy and efficient as it gets for customers. We do this with passion and innovativeness, day in day out. Our product range comprises millions of quality items, customer-centric solutions and services, and face-to-face expert advice. We are fully committed to this mission. We see change as a catalyst for opportunities, and supply customers with everything they need to successfully complete their projects. As a family-run business, operating in a sustainable way and building long-term business relationships are paramount to us. We stand for quality and reliability.

In the Conrad Big Data team, we develop and operate a platform that serves as the basis for data exchange, reports, analysis and AI. Keywords such as high-performance, scalable, central data storage, company-wide usability, provision of data for internal and external apps, self-service, etc. drive us every day. Agility, an iterative approach, continuous improvement and open feedback are on our agenda.

Your contribution to success

Leading co-design and further development of the strategic system architecture of the Big Data platform, taking into account future requirements and technological trends.
Provide technical leadership and support to the development team by conducting code reviews, mentoring and providing expertise on complex technical challenges.
Design and implementation of new features, services and applications for our Big Data platform
Maintenance of existing services. Ensuring the stable and secure operation of the Big Data Platform through proactive patch management and implementation of security best practices
Optimization of the Big Data Platform (micro-services)
Continuous improvements through a lively feedback culture in the team

Your success factors

Degree in computer science or a comparable qualification or equivalent knowledge acquired through many years of professional experience.
At least 5 years of solid professional experience as a software developer with strong expertise in Java and/or Python.
Ability to analyze complex problems and develop innovative solutions.
Knowledge of microservices architectures
Proven experience with big data technologies (streaming, e.g. Apache Kafka)
Ability to quickly learn new technologies and concepts.
Experience with databases, SQL and NoSQL
Basic knowledge of the front-end framework Vue.js as well as experience with cloud platforms (ideally GCP) and DevOps practices (CI/CD, IaC with Terraform/Ansible, Docker/Kubernetes) is desirable.
Good written and spoken German and English skills

Your benefits

We Are a Great Place to Work
Our tolerant and empathic work environment enables you to help shape our company’s future, thereby giving you lots of room for personal development. Our unique company culture was officially recognised by the Great Place to Work institute.

We Improve Your Work-Life Balance
Flexitime and hybrid working arrangements as well as a special leave allowance enable you to organise your workday around your needs. And we care about your children. Our head office in Hirschau operates a child day-care centre that looks after your little ones.

We Communicate at a Peer Level
We are a family-run business. Means friendly interaction is paramount to us. And when it comes to being a trust-based horizontal organisation, around here, we practise what we preach.

We Promote Health
Which is why we offer a variety of services and activities centred around health and fitness. Regular medical checkups are top of the agenda. Moreover, for all those who like to keep fit, there is Conrad Sports Club based at our Hirschau office that provides a range of activities, coaching sessions and even an in-house tennis court. Being healthy isn’t just about exercising, it’s also about a balanced diet. This is why food served in our cafeterias at Hirschau and Wernberg uses local produce and is freshly prepared.

Key pillar for the strategic future of Conrad
We are currently undergoing an exciting transformation to become the leading B2B sourcing platform for technical requirements. Your unique opportunity to actively participate in the process of a sourcing platform.

Feedback as a success factor
A cross-team exchange, personal appreciation and further development are at the top of our agenda. Regular development meetings with your team leader ensure that you keep shining in the future.