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Bertelsmann

Global media, services, and education conglomerate

Software Engineer - f/m/d, Data Platforms

Backend EngineeringUpdated on Nov 11
Full-timeBerlin, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Bring substantial software development experience, ideally with a strong focus on JVM languages such as Scala or Java, and/or Python.
  • Be proficient with Spark, Hadoop, or comparable distributed systems.
  • Experience with Trino, Flowman, or Delta Lake is an additional advantage.
  • Know CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS and be able to use these technologies confidently.
  • Deliver code with tests and apply efficiency, clean architecture, and pragmatic solutions.
  • Value open-source software; the technology stack does not use closed-source or Microsoft stacks.
  • Bring a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset and strong German and English skills.
  • Be willing to travel to and attend occasional meetings and events.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement technical solutions for Big Data applications in an agile, performance-oriented environment.
  • Develop and continuously optimize data aggregation pipelines for TV data, advertising, and forecasting, primarily using Spark and Scala.
  • Operate, manage, and scale solutions with Docker and Kubernetes in AWS.
  • Advance test automation, from unit tests to complex integration tests, using Test Driven Development.
  • Evaluate new frameworks and tools, share findings with the team, and contribute to advancing Big Data development.
  • Take ownership of assigned topics and move them forward independently.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Trino, Flowman, or Delta Lake.

About the Company

Bertelsmann

Global media, services, and education conglomerate

Bertelsmann is a global media, services, and education group made up of eight autonomous divisions, including RTL Group, Penguin Random House, BMG, and Arvato. It operates across B2B and B2C markets, with activities in broadcasting, book publishing, music rights management, and business process outsourcing. Its products range from streaming subscriptions and printed books to logistics, CRM services, and AI-powered content and rights-management tools. The company differentiates itself through a decentralized, entrepreneur-led structure that reinvests profits into content and digital infrastructure via its Boost program, backed by private foundations and the Mohn family. It aims to grow organically and through selective acquisitions while leveraging large-scale data and cross-divisional synergies to deliver personalized content and service experiences at a global scale.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.4B
Headquarters
Gütersloh, Germany
Founded
1835

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