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Full-time
2-5

Backend Software Engineer (m/f/x)

4/28/2026

You will design and develop scalable software products within an agile team to support high-impact product data solutions. Your role involves evaluating state-of-the-art technologies and ensuring the long-term scalability and quality of IT systems through clean code practices.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Mit den Handelsunternehmen BILLA, PENNY, BIPA & ADEG gestalten wir, die REWE Group, wegweisend den österreichischen Handel. Wir gewährleisten die Versorgung mit hochwertigen Lebensmitteln und Drogerieartikeln – nicht nur national, sondern auch international! Über 46.500 tätige Mitarbeiter:innen sind das Fundament unseres Erfolges. Allein in unserer Zentrale mit Hauptsitz in Wiener Neudorf arbeiten ca. 3.500 Persönlichkeiten in über 400 unterschiedlichen Berufsbildern und das auf allen Levels, von jungen Berufseinsteiger:innen bis zu Fachexpert:innen. Vom Geschäftssitz in Wiener Neudorf aus wird nicht nur das Geschäft in Österreich, sondern auch das internationale Geschäft der REWE Group („Handel International“) gesteuert. Von BILLA in Bulgarien bis PENNY in Ungarn: Unser qualitatives Angebot wird überall geschätzt. Neben Österreich ist die REWE in acht weiteren europäischen Ländern erfolgreich vertreten. Als großer Konzern schaffen wir unzählige Möglichkeiten, ohne dabei die individuellen Wünsche, Bedürfnisse und Erwartungen unserer Mitarbeiter:innen und Kund:innen aus den Augen zu verlieren. *Zahlen: Geschäftsjahr 2022
About the Role

Company Description

As the IT of the REWE International, we work together with our more than 700 employees to develop innovative IT products and services for all our corporate divisions in Austria and abroad, setting the tone for modern trade. In the eCommerce sector, we are building the best delivery and online shopping experience for our customers. State-of-the-art technology is our passion, and we trust in agile software development. If you are excited about shaping this eCommerce world and want to take responsibility for one of our core components, you could be the perfect fit for us.

Job Description

As part of our eCommerce Product Stream development team, you will focus on high-impact product data solutions for the REWE Group. Your core tasks will include:

  • Design & Development: Collaborate with the team to design and develop scalable, maintainable, and extensible software products within an international context.
  • Agile Collaboration: Actively participate in the entire software development lifecycle as a member of an agile development team.
  • Creative Problem Solving: Use your experience to find creative solutions to complex challenges, always looking at the "big picture."
  • Innovation: Evaluate and implement new "state-of-the-art" technical solutions.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure long-term usability and scalability of our IT solutions by optimizing systems and writing "Clean Code" as a foundation for continuous development.

Qualifications

  • A completed degree or formal training in IT/Software Development with several years of relevant experience.
  • Knowledge of Java (version 17 or higher) and software architecture.
  • Proficiency in working with JSON, REST Web Services, and Event-driven Architecture.
  • Solid understanding of Oracle (PL/SQL).
  •  Experience with agile development (Scrum) and modern tools like Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD (Gitlab), and Kafka.
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted development, IntelliJ, Github Copilot, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Bonus Points: Knowledge of Kotlin is a distinct advantage.
  • You are a team player (cooperative), possess a solution-oriented mindset, and demonstrate high flexibility in a dynamic environment
  • B2 English proficiency

Additional Information

  • Long-term, interesting and varied work for a reliable employer in a supportive team
  • A family-friendly company culture with flexible working hours and remote working options available according to your individual needs
  • Staff shopping and travel discounts
  • Numerous training and further development opportunities within the Group (5% of working time for self-organized training and education)
  • Easy public access 
  • A wide variety of tasks combined with the flexibility you need to plan your personal life
  • A lunch allowance
  • An industry-standard, attractive and performance based annual gross salary starting at 50.000 Euro (on a full-time basis) with the possibility of higher pay according to experience and qualifications

No matter where you are in your career, we have a path for you. Whether you’re looking for your first job, advancement in your field, or a new career shift. We’re proud to employ great people who are passionate about their jobs. But they’re all different. No matter who you are, what you need and where you’re going, REWE Group can be a part of it. Apply now!

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We promote a diverse and inclusive work environment. Therefore, we welcome applications from people of different gender, age, cultural or social background, sexual identity and applications from people with disabilities. In addition, we would like to increase the proportion of women in technical professions and are particularly pleased to receive applications from women for this position.

  • Joblevel Karriereseite: Position mit Berufserfahrung
  • Key Skills
    JavaSoftware architectureJSONREST Web ServicesEvent-driven ArchitectureOraclePL/SQLScrumDockerKubernetesCI/CDKafkaGoogle Cloud PlatformIntelliJGithub Copilot
    Categories
    SoftwareTechnologyEngineeringRetail
    Benefits
    Flexible working hoursRemote working optionsStaff shopping discountsTravel discountsTraining and development opportunitiesLunch allowance
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