About the Role
Company: Schwarz Digits
Introduction
Schwarz Digits builds the technological foundation for digital decision-making freedom in Europe. As the IT and digital division of the Schwarz Group, we develop and manage IT infrastructure for the retail divisions Lidl and Kaufland, as well as Schwarz Production and PreZero. Simultaneously, we operate as an independent provider in the external market, supporting companies across Europe in their digital transformation.
Our Core Services are bundled in the areas of Cloud, Cyber Security, Data & AI, Communication, and Workspace. Join us in shaping digital decision-making freedom in Europe.
At Schwarz Digits, you’ll work at the intersection of agility and security: benefiting from fast decision-making processes, enjoying real creative freedom in your projects, and building on the stable foundation of the Schwarz Group.
Your Tasks
Advise business units on optimizing processes using modern GIS technologies and contribute your own ideas.
Actively participate in exciting digitalization projects—from concept to implementation.
Ensure high quality of developed solutions and oversee smooth go-live processes.
Support the international rollout of our GIS solutions.
Guarantee reliable operation of our systems worldwide—with a focus on quality, stability, and meaningful further development.
Serve as the point of contact (m/f/d) for users in Germany and abroad, supporting them with support requests and technical challenges.
Collaborate closely with colleagues from IT, external service providers, and adjacent teams—always on equal terms and with team spirit.
Requirements
Completed degree in Geography, Geoinformatics, or a comparable field.
Solid theoretical and practical knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and agile software development.
Ideally, several years of professional experience with modern GIS technologies such as WebGIS, Enterprise GIS, or Geo-ETL tools (e.g., FME); familiarity with AI is a plus.
Quick thinking, structured working style, and the ability to find solutions where others see problems.
Team-oriented mindset, initiative, and a customer-focused approach.
Enthusiasm for actively shaping technological change in the GIS field.
Confident communication skills in both German and English—whether in team meetings or international project calls.
Benefits
Take on responsible tasks, proactively drive value-adding projects, and help identify and minimize risks early on.
Share your passion for IT and digitalization with over 4,000 colleagues—learning from and inspiring each other in a collaborative environment.
Benefit from diverse opportunities for further education, supporting your continuous professional and personal growth.
Become part of a appreciative and open company culture with flat hierarchies and a first-name basis ("Du") culture.
Contribute to international projects and actively advance our unique cloud-native solutions.
Design your working hours flexibly and adapt them in consultation with your manager to suit your responsibilities—allowing you to shape your own healthy work-life balance.