Hybrid German Speaking IT Specialist

Stellenbeschreibung:

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 company's 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: €50,000 – €65,000 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.