(Junior) Full-Stack Software Engineer - Supply Chain Management Applications (m/f/d)

Schwarz IT takes care of the entire digital infrastructure and all software solutions of the companies of Schwarz Group. As a result, it is responsible for the selection, provision, operation and continuing development of IT infrastructure, IT platforms and business applications. In order to provide IT solutions that optimally support the departments’ business processes, Schwarz IT addresses the departments’ requirements in consultations and works with them to develop professional and effective IT solutions.

Right now, we’re creating an in-house platform for automated inventory and supply planning. It delivers accurate demand forecasts, efficient replenishment, and optimized logistics across the entire supply chain — powered by advanced technologies and data‑driven algorithms.

Join us in Berlin, our collaboration hub with an open, first‑name culture. Enjoy flexible remote work (up to five days a week) and regular in‑person team time. Your ideas are welcome — and they’ll make a real impact.

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.

Your profile

• 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.