Software Engineer (f/m/d) – Data Platforms

Summary

RTL Deutschland is a company that emphasizes remote work while also valuing in-person collaboration when necessary. They are seeking a Software Engineer for Data Platforms to design and build scalable systems that handle large volumes of TV and advertising data, ensuring the data platform is resilient and cutting-edge.

Responsibilities

• Engineer Scalable Platforms: Design and implement technical solutions for Big Data applications in an agile, high-performance environment
• Optimize Data Flows: Continuously develop and refine our data aggregation pipelines (TV data, advertising, and forecasting) primarily based on Spark and Scala
• Cloud-Native Deployment: Host, manage, and scale your solutions using Docker and Kubernetes within the AWS cloud
• Champion Quality: Lead the way in test automation – from unit tests to complex integration tests. For us, Test Driven Development (TDD) is the only way to build reliable systems
• Tech Exploration: Evaluate new frameworks and tools, share your findings with the team, and help us stay at the forefront of Big Data technology

Skills

• Solid track record in software engineering
• Strong focus on JVM languages (Scala/Java) and/or Python
• Experience with Spark, Hadoop, or similar distributed systems
• Comfortable with CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS
• Valuing efficiency, clean architecture, and pragmatic solutions
• Advocacy for open-source software
• A 'let's figure it out' attitude
• Hands-on mentality
• Experience with Trino, Flowman, or Delta Lake
• Fluency in German

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Solid track record in software engineering
• Strong focus on JVM languages (Scala/Java) and/or Python
• Experience with Spark, Hadoop, or similar distributed systems
• Comfortable with CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS
• Valuing efficiency, clean architecture, and pragmatic solutions
• Advocacy for open-source software
• A 'let's figure it out' attitude
• Hands-on mentality

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Trino, Flowman, or Delta Lake
• Fluency in German

Benefits

• Remote in our day-to-day work. On-site when it matters.
• Remote flexibility. In person, when it matters.: You work flexibly remote, with a connection to our Berlin or Cologne locations, where our TV Labs are and we experiment, build, and learn together.
• Ownership over tickets: You’re trusted with real responsibility, not just tasks. No unnecessary bureaucracy, no micromanagement – we rely on you to take things forward.
• 30 days of vacation + Dec 24 & 31 off
• Smart Fridays (4 days week possible)
• Mobility (Germany ticket & JobRad)
• Sports & health offerings
• Mental health support
• Corporate benefits
• RTL+ access
• Hackathons, conferences, community – we invest in your growth and keep you at the cutting edge