Software Engineer (m/f/d)

We are the world market leader for reusable packaging containers (RPCs) for fresh food and are constantly optimizing our products.

We help make the food supply cycle for the population more sustainable. With our RPCs, safety for food transport is improved, there is less waste of food and at the same time the lifespan of the products increases. Through our products and the need for less packaging materials we reduce the carbon footprint.

„The future is circular“

Key responsibilities:

• Contribution to Software Design and Development: Deliver robust, scalable, and efficient software architectures that align with business objectives. 

• Software Quality and Integrity: Ensure software accuracy, consistency, and reliability by adhering to established software quality standards and procedures. 

• Performance Optimization: Enhance the performance and scalability of software systems to efficiently manage large data volumes and transactions. 

• Innovation: Drive continuous improvement by identifying gaps and proposing innovative solutions. 

• Mentoring: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers, offering technical expertise and promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement. 

• Software Reliability and Accuracy: Track and ensure a high percentage of software bugs are detected and resolved within agreed timelines. 

• Performance Metrics for Software Systems: Monitor key metrics such as average processing times and system uptime. 

• Scalability and Efficiency: Lead successful implementation of scalable solutions that meet current and future business needs. 

• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Gather feedback from product managers, data engineers, and business leaders regarding the usability and impact of software solutions. 

• Innovation and Improvement: Implement new technologies or methodologies to improve the overall software infrastructure. 

We expect:

• Extensive knowledge of web technologies and protocols.

• In-depth experience in RDBMS development.

• Strong understanding of distributed systems and applications.

• Experience with clean architectures, testing methodologies, and API development.

• Proficiency in programming languages, primarily Java but also TypeScript, Kotlin, J or similar.

• Ability to find creative solutions for both business and technical challenges. 

• Capable of being a role model in technical decision-making and solution design.

• Experience with frameworks like Symfony, SpringBoot, or similar.

• Language skills: Business fluent in English; knowledge of other languages like German, Spanish, Portuguese, or French is a plus.

We offer:

• An area of responsibility with the opportunity to contribute within a sustainable and crisis-proof industry.

• Appreciative and respectful interactions within an international team (attested by our employees).

• 30 calendar days holiday plus paid bank holidays.

• Flat hierarchies and short decision paths.

• Flexible working models: hybrid work and 2 weeks workation / year based on internal policy.

• Extensive training opportunities with unlimited LinkedIn Learning.

At IFCO, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. IFCO is an equal opportunity employer.