Senior Java Backend Engineer - Kafka & Streaming

Your role in our team

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

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applicants - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity, and any other protected status. You can find out more about our culture here Culture at Körber - it's worth taking a look!

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