Data Engineer - FileMaker

ISCC System GmbH
Köln, Germany
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, German
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology Data Analysis Macintosh Computers Big Data Business Process Model and Notation Ubuntu (Operating System) Information Systems Computer Programming Databases Data Governance
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Extract Transform Load (ETL) Data Structures Data Synchronization Data Warehousing Relational Databases Linux Filemaker JSON Python (Programming Language) CURL Open Data Protocol Scrum Methodology Software Architecture SQL Databases Systems Integration Extensible Markup Language (XML) Openapi Backend Information Technology Restful APIs Golang Microservices

Job description

  • Analyse and document the current FileMaker database, including data structures, scripts, layouts, integrations, and operational dependencies
  • Develop a thorough understanding of business processes currently implemented within the FileMaker environment
  • Identify opportunities to modularise the existing monolithic solution and define target architectures for moving functionality to external or best-of-breed systems
  • Design and execute a phased approach for migrating or decoupling features from FileMaker while minimising disruption to business operations
  • Review, refactor, and where necessary redesign the existing data model to improve consistency, performance, and long-term maintainability
  • Prepare the data structure for seamless integration with other systems, including the definition of clear data ownership, interfaces, and integration patterns (e.g. APIs, data synchronisation, or event-based integration)
  • Implement and maintain integrations between FileMaker and external systems, ensuring robustness, security, and data accuracy
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT, and external vendors to align technical changes with business priorities and future system strategies
  • Establish documentation, standards, and best practices for data modelling, integrations, and ongoing system evolution
  • Support knowledge transfer and ensure that architectural decisions and system behaviour are transparent and maintainable for future teams, * Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Team Event, Christmas Party)
  • Close collaboration with our sister companies Meo Carbon Solutions GmbH, GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services, 4C Services, ClimatePal, and TYC
  • The opportunity to work independently and shape processes

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
  • at least 3 years of experience as a FileMaker developer or engineer

Technical skills;

  • Proficient in FileMaker Pro Advanced, FileMaker Server and MBS plugin
  • Familiar with FM related development concepts (Anchor Buoy, Data Separation Model)
  • Knowledge of relational database design
  • Familiar with development technologies such as SQL, cURL and REST APIs, and OpenAPI
  • experience with system integration tools
  • Further programming skills (GO,Python, OData, SQL, SQL/Graph)
  • Proper handling of formats like JSON and XML
  • Familiar with methodologies like Agile, SCRUM, BPMN
  • Experience with operating systems: Linux, Ubuntu, Mac, Windows
  • Interested in:

  • Building and maintaining ETL processes
  • Big data technologies in the areas Storage, Mining, Analytics, Visualization
  • Data warehousing and cloud platforms

The skill levels per section are reflected in the order of the items in all item levels

Experience with Backend and Microservices development is of advantage Personal competencies:

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured and detail-oriented mindset
  • Very good elicitation of business requirements, documenting and prioritising ability
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams
  • Service-oriented mindset combined with a strong sense of responsibility and integrity
  • Excellent English and German language skills (at least C1, written and spoken)
  • High level of independence, reliability, and initiative

Benefits & conditions

  • Frequent feedback sessions to ensure a high quality of communication and mutual reflection
  • Many free language classes
  • Access to several trainings as well as specific technical courses
  • We promote from within!

Work-Life Balance

  • Hybrid set-up
  • 4 weeks remote work at a place of choice (after probation)
  • Flexible working hours and trust based working time
  • 30 vacation days and 3 additional vacation days (Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, Carnival Monday)
  • Sabbatical options

Financial benefits

  • A generous pension scheme (bAV) in line with our sustainability values
  • JobTicket/Deutschlandticket
  • Annual bonus scheme based on performance

Wellness Programs

  • Subsidized Urban Sports Club
  • Health weeks promoting healthy habits in personal and professional life

About the company

ISCC - International Sustainability and Carbon Certification is one of the leading certification systems for sustainability, traceability and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. As part of our continued growth, we are focussing on expanding our IT & Technology team.

To support this strategic step, we are looking forward to welcoming you as aData Engineer - FileMaker to support in the development of the existing FileMaker-based applications landscape, and develop a deep understanding of its current architecture, data model, and dependencies, and lead its evolution.

If you are passionate about building high-quality software with real-world impact and would like to contribute to a sustainability-driven and culturally certified Great Place to Work®company, we look forward to your application!

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