Software Engineer (all genders) (m/w/d) - Cologne

- University degree in Computer Science, Geoscience, or related field - Strong interest in modern technologies and innovative software - Excellent, proven software engineering skills, especially in Python, scripting, and collaborative/open-source software development - Hands-on experience with distributed systems and messaging technologies such as Apache Kafka - Practical knowledge in the deployment and operation of containerized services, e.g., with Docker - Familiarity with handling large-scale climate or geospatial datasets, including data formats such as NetCDF and Zarr - Understanding of data catalog and metadata systems, including concepts like indexing, cataloguing, and STAC - Motivation to explore and apply modern technologies in distributed climate data infrastructures, including S3/cloud environments, Docker, Python-based AI and data analysis tools, and message queue systems - Enjoyment of working in an international team and openness to travel - Strong communication skills in English; German is a plus - Team player with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across interdisciplinary and international environments