Senior&nbsp;Software Developer &ndash; Java, Spring Boot, DevOps -&nbsp;Darmstadt - 90.000 EUR Are you passionate about building high-quality backend systems that power real-world solutions? Do you want to work in an agile environment where your input truly matters? We&rsquo;re looking for a Senior Software Developer&nbsp;to join a growing tech team in Darmstadt. About the Company We are an established, independent software house based in Darmstadt. For almost 30&nbsp;years, we've supported well-known enterprises in transforming their IT environments &ndash; with a focus on automation, software development, APIs, and infrastructure management. With a continuous growth trajectory, we offer a stable yet dynamic workplace where innovation and collaboration thrive. Your Role As a Senior Developer, you will: <ul><li>Collaborate in agile teams&nbsp;to translate client requirements into technical solutions. </li><li>Develop tailor-made software using Java (Spring Boot, J2EE). </li><li>Write clean, testable, and reusable code for complex backend systems. </li><li>Contribute to the full development lifecycle &ndash; from technical concept to microservices implementation and production deployment. </li></ul>Your Profile You bring: <ul><li>A degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a similar&nbsp;field. </li><li>Strong Java expertise and experience with Spring Boot and J2EE. </li><li>Familiarity with DevOps tools like FluxCD, Helm Charts, and GitLab Runners. </li><li>A proactive, curious mindset and a collaborative, team-oriented approach. </li><li>Very good German skills (minimum C1) and solid English proficiency. </li></ul>What&rsquo;s on Offer<ul><li>A collaborative and down-to-earth team culture with flat hierarchies. </li><li>Hybrid work model with flexible hours and a modern office in Darmstadt. </li><li>Extras like snacks, drinks, team events (game nights, barbecues), and a well-equipped workspace. </li><li>An environment that values creativity, initiative, and individual input. </li></ul>

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Salary up to €100,000 Location: Braunschweig One of the largest clothing retailers in Europe is looking for a Senior Data Engineer. They have over 1,000 stores across Europe & Asia, grossed +€4 billion last year and are looking to continue their success with you. The position: <ul><li>Lead the development of a scalable, reliable, and maintainable data lake architecture using PySpark and Python.</li><li>Partner with business stakeholders to understand core processes and translate them into clean, analysable data.</li><li>Design and operate robust data pipelines, prioritizing data quality and business value.</li><li>Architect pragmatic data solutions, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance.</li><li>Help operationalize machine learning pipelines alongside a dynamic team of data scientists.</li><li>Contribute to software development best practices, including version control, CI/CD, code quality, and documentation.</li><li>Support and optimize on-premise Cloudera infrastructure in collaboration with the IT and Infrastructure teams.</li><li>Mentor junior team members and engage in peer code reviews to continuously raise the bar for quality and collaboration.</li></ul>Experience: <ul><li>A Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.</li><li>5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role.</li><li>Proficiency in Python (Scala is a plus), with a strong foundation in writing clean, scalable, and testable code.</li><li>Deep knowledge of data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark) and storage systems (e.g., HDFS).</li><li>Solid understanding of information systems theory—from relational databases to distributed systems and data modeling.</li><li>Experience with Linux, and bonus points for Bash scripting.</li><li>Familiarity with modern software engineering practices—CI/CD, Kubernetes, code reviews, agile methodologies (as per the Agile Manifesto).</li><li>A collaborative mindset, strong communication skills, and a proactive, hands-on approach.</li><li>Business fluent in English and German</li></ul>Benefits and Details: <ul><li>Up to €100,000 Salary</li><li>Modern Braunschweig office with cafeteria (relocation supported)</li><li>Annual contribution to capital-forming schemes (pension, savings, etc.)</li><li>2 Stage Interview Process</li><li>Individual progression plan with allocated learning and development budget</li><li>30 Vacation Days</li><li>Employee Discounts on company products</li></ul>  For more information, apply or contact Norman Cistovas

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Outside IR35 Contract - Cloud (AWS) Network Engineer (UK or EU-Based Fully Remote): Cloud Network Engineer is required by a European financial services group who are currently in the process of a digital transformation. The incoming Cloud Network Engineer will be responsible for architecting and engineering AWS related connectivity and network services and must be able to demonstrate in depth knowledge of VPC architecture, subnets, route tables, NAT gateways, and Transit Gateway complemented by a background in conventional networking principles (route switch, DC, Campus, LAN, WAN etc). Demonstrable knowledge of Kubernetes and/or Terraform is highly desirable. 

Cloud Network Engineer (AWS)

Customer Researcher – Behavioural Science & Psychology Location: Reading (Hybrid) Salary: £40,000–£43,000 + Benefits Sponsorship: Not available Travel: Occasional UK & EU travel required Are you passionate about behavioural science and psychology? Do you have a knack for turning data into compelling insights that drive innovation? We're looking for a Customer Researcher to join our dynamic team and support our behavioural research projects across multiple domains. About the Role In this varied and intellectually stimulating role, you’ll work at the intersection of behavioural science, psychology, and customer insight to support internal teams and external partners. Your work will directly contribute to impactful decision-making, product development, and strategic direction. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Conduct high-quality literature reviews to support behavioural science and psychology research initiatives.</li><li>Analyse quantitative survey data, extract insights, and clearly communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.</li><li>Assist in the design, execution, and interpretation of behavioural science experiments and studies.</li><li>Develop engaging reports, presentations, and summaries for stakeholders across the organisation.</li><li>Stay current with the latest academic and applied research in behavioural science and psychology.</li><li>Explore and share emerging trends across behavioural domains to inform ongoing research and innovation.</li><li>Actively participate in workshops, seminars, and networking events to enhance our behavioural science ecosystem.</li><li>Attend relevant conferences and supplier meetings across the UK and EU.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For:<ul><li>A background in behavioural science, psychology, or a related discipline (academic or applied).</li><li>Strong analytical skills, with experience in survey data analysis and insight generation, Ideally SPSS qualitative and quantatative skills.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially when translating complex ideas for diverse audiences.</li><li>Curious, collaborative, and eager to engage with both academic research and real-world application, ideally 3 years experience. </li></ul>This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that values curiosity, rigour, and real impact. If you're ready to apply your research skills in meaningful ways, please send me your CV to paul.culmer@xcede.com

Customer Researcher

Tom joins our Xcede DACH team in the London office and has over a decade of recruitment experience, where he has helped build multiple tech teams with partners across Germany.

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