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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Platform Engineer - **Company:** Trimble - **Location:** Stuttgart, Germany (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 3D Scanning, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software as a Service, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Data Infrastructure, Linux, DevOps, Distributed Systems, GIS Applications, Github, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Linux System Administration, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, NoSQL, RabbitMQ, Prometheus, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Openapi, Azure Service Bus, Data Logging, Scripting, Google Cloud, Apache Spark, AWS Lambda, Backend, Git, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Restful APIs, Terraform, Software Version Control, Raster Graphics, Serverless Computing, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** July 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f79e3780a65aea34 ## About the Role * 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 ## 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 ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Empowering Thousands of Developers: Our Journey to an Internal Developer Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1519-empowering-thousands-of-developers-our-journey-to-an-internal-developer-platform) ## Related Articles - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Software Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/194-software-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [Fullstack developer salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/197-fullstack-developer-salary-in-germany-2023)