Full-Stack Engineering Lead - Supply Chain Management Applications (gn)

• You have initial experience or a solid understanding of backend development using Kotlin, Java, or similar languages.
• You’ve worked with or are learning frontend technologies like Vue, React, or comparable frameworks.
• You have hands-on experience with cloud-native and container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• You are familiar with relational or NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL or MongoDB.
• You understand the fundamentals of web communication (e.g., HTTP, REST) and messaging systems.
• You are capable of writing automated tests.
• You have a basic understanding of modern software architecture.
• You care about writing secure and maintainable code.
• Concepts like Clean Code or design patterns (e.g., Strategy Pattern) may already be familiar to you.
• You are proficient in English and are open to learning German if not already familiar.
• You have a degree in IT with a focus on application development or, alternatively, an IT apprenticeship with relevant further IT qualifications.

Introduction text

Schwarz Digits creates the technological foundation for digital sovereignty in Europe. As the IT and digital division of the Schwarz Group, we develop and manage the IT infrastructures for the retail divisions Lidl and Kaufland, as well as Schwarz Production and PreZero. At the same time, we operate as an independent provider in the external market to support companies across Europe in their digital transformation. We bundle our core services in the areas of Cloud, Cyber Security, Data & AI, Communication, and Workspace.

Join us and contribute to digital sovereignty in Europe. With us, you will work at the intersection of agility and security: You will benefit from fast decision-making processes, enjoy genuine creative freedom in your projects, and be able to build upon the stable foundation of the Schwarz Group.

Your Tasks

• You develop and enhance enterprise applications that are integral to the automation of supply chain processes within one of Europe’s largest retail organizations.
• You are part of a highly agile and dynamic team that takes ownership of a core system driving accurate forecasting, efficient replenishment, and seamless logistics operations.
• You contribute across the entire development lifecycle—from requirements analysis and design to implementation, testing, deployment, and operations—ensuring high quality and performance.
• You work end-to-end on the application, gaining deep insights into its architecture and functionality while making a direct impact on business-critical processes.
• You collaborate closely with platform teams and leverage modern tools and technologies to deliver scalable and reliable solutions.
• You bring a high level of focus, initiative, and motivation to your work, actively engaging in team discussions and continuously challenging the status quo.
• You contribute to our developer community by sharing your expertise and driving forward technical excellence.
• You are committed to personal development and consistently strive to improve both your skills and the systems you work on./