Hybrid German Speaking IT Specialist

IT Specialist (m/f/d) Data Migration

About the Company

Our client is a well-established German IT specialist with more than 25 years of experience in the field of data document and archive migration. The company operates in a highly specialized niche supporting large corporate clients public institutions healthcare finance and retail organizations with complex migration projects between archive and document management systems (DMS).

The company is owner-managed financially stable and known for its deep technical expertise long-term customer relationships and pragmatic approach to problem-solving. With a small but highly skilled team the focus is on quality sustainability and meaningful technical work rather than aggressive growth or sales pressure.

Company Culture & Work Environment

You will join a collaborative international team with flat hierarchies and a strong sense of ownership. The company values openness honesty teamwork and self-organization. Employees are encouraged to take initiative contribute ideas and shape their own development.

The working environment is friendly and informal with regular team activities and a strong focus on work-life balance. Flexible working hours hybrid work options and openness to individual life situations (e.g. family needs) are an integral part of the culture.

Role Overview

As an IT Specialist Data Migration you will work closely with project managers and developers to deliver end-to-end migration projects for enterprise customers. You will adapt the companys proprietary migration tool to customer environments analyze complex system landscapes and ensure high-quality reliable migrations.

This role offers high autonomy technical depth and direct impact on real customer projects.

Location & Working Model

• Location: Karlsruhe Germany

• Working model: Hybrid (up to 3 days home office per week)

• Travel: Approximately two short customer training trips per year within Germany (company car provided)

Key Responsibilities

• Adapt and configure the in-house data migration software to customer-specific requirements

• Analyze customer systems interfaces and data structures (IST analysis)

• Plan implement test and deliver data and document migration projects end-to-end

• Perform data analysis to identify errors and optimize migration processes

• Prepare documentation and ensure quality assurance

• Conduct customer trainings and product workshops

• Provide 2nd-level support and collaborate closely with project management and development teams

Ideal Candidate Profile

Must-have requirements:

• Strong experience with Linux-based environments and shell-based workflows

• Scripting skills (e.g. ShellScript JavaScript)

• Solid SQL knowledge and understanding of relational databases

• Experience with Git or other version control systems

• German language level C1 or higher confident in customer communication

• Strong analytical thinking attention to detail and structured working style

• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support and guide others

Nice-to-have:

• Previous experience in data document or archive migration projects

• Additional programming or scripting languages

• Exposure to archive systems or DMS platforms

Experience & Education

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a relevant IT role

• University degree is not required

• Hands-on experience and problem-solving skills are valued over formal education

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary:gross per year (depending on experience)

• Bonus: Individual year-end bonus

• Contract: Permanent unlimited contract

• Working hours: 40 hours/week with flexible scheduling (part-time possible)

• Vacation: Starting from 26 days per year

Additional benefits include a modern and ergonomic workplace hybrid working model company pension scheme continuous training opportunities free parking excellent public transport connections and a supportive non-bureaucratic work culture.

Why This Role

• Unique niche expertise with a proprietary migration tool

• Stable business with long-term customer relationships

• High autonomy and real ownership of projects

• Honest approachable leadership and flat hierarchies

• Flexible working model that supports different life situations

• Strong focus on learning quality and sustainable growth

Key Skills
SQL,Active Directory,Information Technology,Access Points,System Software,Database,Infrastructure,Linux,Project Management,Internet,Troubleshoot,PC,Procedures,Setup,hardware
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1