Senior Software Engineer (f/m/d) Meteorology and Hydrology15 July 2025Job-ID: HMT-SSE-A | Software development | Hydromet | Germany | AachenKISTERS is a global leader in environmental data, energy and IT solutions. With a reputation for innovation and reliability, we provide organisations around the world with advanced technology to monitor and manage environmental challenges.Within the KISTERS Group, our HydroMet division provides world-class software and sensor solutions for environmental monitoring and data analysis, giving decision-makers the insight they need to manage floods, droughts and water quality.Become part of our KISTERS Group and support us in making a positive contribution to a more sustainable world.How you can contribute:Develop and maintain robust backend systems in Java and Python to support cross-team software integration.Design, improve, and maintain software architectures and APIs across complex product landscapes.Collaborate with other teams to reduce dependencies and deliver critical system functionality independently.Diagnose performance issues, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations.Automate operational tasks and streamline deployment using CI/CD tools like GitLab or Jenkins.Work with SQL and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases for high-performance data access.Operate and troubleshoot production systems across both Windows and Linux platforms.Optionally support containerization efforts and explore cloud-based deployments.Embrace a multi-language environment and ensure seamless interaction between diverse software components.Your Profile:A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (BSc/MSc)Strong hands-on experience with both Java and Python in production environmentsBonus: Familiarity with Rust or other low-level languagesSolid understanding of API design, system integration and software architectureExperience working with CI/CD pipelines, especially in GitLab or Jenkins ecosystemsKnowledge of SQL and MongoDB, with an understanding of performance tuning and data modelingComfortable navigating different OS environments (Linux/Windows) and deploying applications in bothFamiliarity with container and cloud technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, AWS) is a plusSolution-driven mindset, a proactive attitude, and strong communication skillsEnglish required; German is a plusFamily-friendly working time modelsRemote working opportunitiesRegular in-house training opportunitiesPerformance-related pay for all employees is part of the KISTERS career modelCompany parties and eventsCompany pension schemeJob bike (company bike leasing)Further benefits and offers to make your work and private lives more enjoyable can be found [here ].Ready to help us shape the future?Apply via our application portal today!We look forward to receiving your complete application (Cover Letter, CV, References and Certificates ) and finding out more about your motivation! #J-18808-Ljbffr