IT/OT INTEGRATION ENGINEER / DEVELOPER WITH GERMAN (m/f/d)

Schwarz Digits creates the technological foundation for digital sovereignty in Europe. As the IT and digital division of the Schwarz Group, we develop and manage the IT infrastructures for the retail divisions Lidl and Kaufland, as well as Schwarz Production and PreZero. At the same time, we operate as an independent provider in the external market to support companies across Europe in their digital transformation. We bundle our core services in the areas of Cloud, Cyber Security, Data & AI, Communication, and Workspace.

Join us and contribute to digital sovereignty in Europe. With us, you will work at the intersection of agility and security: You will benefit from fast decision-making processes, enjoy genuine creative freedom in your projects, and be able to build upon the stable foundation of the Schwarz Group.

The impact you will create:

• You accompany internal IT/OT products from the initial architectural concept through prototyping to production-ready integration in the plants.
• You analyze and break down complex technical matters – whether at the protocol level, in the Linux kernel, or when integrating intelligent sensors.
• You connect classic automation (PLC, fieldbuses) with modern software practices.
• You evaluate edge hardware, configure (real-time) operating systems, and ensure a high-performance, secure connection to higher-level IT systems.
• You test new technologies (e.g., vPLC, RT-Linux, IIoT protocols) for their practical viability and translate them into scalable standards.

Experience and skills you will need:

• A completed degree (e.g., Computer Engineering, Automation Technology, Electrical Engineering) or a comparable qualification in the IT/OT environment.
• Initial experience with industrial control technology, fieldbuses, or sensors/actuators.
• Knowledge of Linux environments (ideally real-time Linux / PREEMPT_RT), shell/scripting, or system architectures at the field level.
• Basic knowledge of a modern programming language (e.g., Python, C/C++, Go, or Rust).
• You possess the ability to methodically break down complex systems, get to the root of causes, and build pragmatic, robust solutions.
• You communicate confidently in written and spoken German and English.

Our benefits:

• An attractive remuneration package depending on your seniority.
• Variety of opportunities with one of the strongest and largest retail companies in the world.
• A huge array of tools & technologies available on the spot and ready for a steady personal development.
• Food vouchers, MultiSport card, additional health insurance, travel expenses and a modern office close to Paradise Mall.
• A good work-life balance with flexible working time & options for mobile work.
• A pleasant and diverse environment with regular events, team buildings and stimulating activities.

Your application will be reviewed in strict confidentiality. Only the approved candidates will be invited to an interview. Providing your personal data you explicitly agree that it will be processed for the purpose of recruiting and for the purpose of possible signing of a labour contract and will be stored and operated by “Schwarz Digits Bulgaria” EOOD and “Lidl Bulgaria EOOD and Co” KD in their capacity of personal data controller and personal data processor in accordance with the Bulgarian Data Protection Legislation and the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR). Please have in mind that with this you give permission for your resume to be shared with other parties of the Schwarz Group.

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