Data Platform Engineer

Trimble
Stuttgart, Germany
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Remote
Stuttgart, Germany

Tech stack

3D Scanning
API
Agile Methodologies
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Data analysis
Application Performance Management
Azure
C Sharp (Programming Language)
Software as a Service
Cloud Engineering
Code Review
Data Infrastructure
Linux
DevOps
Distributed Systems
GIS Applications
Github
Python
PostgreSQL
Linux System Administration
Microsoft SQL Server
MongoDB
NoSQL
RabbitMQ
Prometheus
Software Engineering
SQL Databases
Openapi
Azure
Data Logging
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Google Cloud Platform
Spark
AWS Lambda
Backend
GIT
Event Driven Architecture
Containerization
Integration Tests
Kubernetes
Kafka
Front End Software Development
Api Design
REST
Terraform
Software Version Control
Raster Graphics
Serverless Computing
Docker
Jenkins
Microservices

Job description

Field Systems: The Trimble Field Systems segment provides solutions to increase precision and productivity in construction tasks by empowering stakeholders to collect accurate information and manage conditions with cutting-edge technology., * Design, develop, and maintain geospatial platform services using C# and Spark

  • Build and optimize cloud-native geospatial applications leveraging Azure / AWS / GCP services
  • Implement RESTful OpenAPI spec APIs, data models, and asynchronous processing systems
  • Write Python scripts for automation, testing, data analysis, or integration tasks
  • Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of backend components
  • Integrate and manage SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and data teams
  • Conduct code reviews, write unit/integration tests, and follow best coding practices
  • Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technical design decisions, Data Platform Engineer, Data Engineer, Cloud Engineer, Software Engineer, Spark, Python, Linux, C#, Azure, GCP, AWS, API

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in big data platform development, 10+ years of software development experience.
  • Proven Spark experience
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS or GCP also considered)
  • Working knowledge of Python for scripting, automation, or backend logic
  • Strong understanding of API design, microservices, and distributed systems
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.)
  • Production experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQL Server or similar
  • Experience with version control (Git) and agile development methodologies
  • Strong understanding of Linux system administration fundamentals.
  • Terraform or similar Infrastructure-as-Code experience
  • Large scale cloud application experience, with demonstrable ability to troubleshoot and solve production issues.

Bonus Points For:

  • Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience with serverless architectures (e.g., Azure Functions, AWS Lambda)
  • Knowledge of event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Azure Service Bus)
  • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Application Insights, ELK, Prometheus, etc.)
  • Experience with geospatial datatypes (raster, vector, point cloud, mesh)
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities
  • Self-motivated and proactive with a focus on quality and delivery
  • Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and challenges

About the company

Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it's helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress., At Trimble, we're not just a company that "does good"-we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow. * You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible, from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste. * Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a "hidden gem." You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. We're a company of "visionary pragmatists" who think boldly and build things that work. * Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You'll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often "self-authored," empowering proactive "doers.", At Trimble, our core values of Belong, Grow, and Innovate aren't just words-they're the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen, heard, and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies, ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.

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