Data Engineer (m/f/d)

We are looking for a Data Engineer to strengthen our business unit “Digital Engineering Solutions” in our location in Stuttgart (or hybrid). In this division, we develop and distribute EXOKNOX, a family of software products for data management, and offer product-related services. With our innovative solutions, we support and optimise development processes of the automotive industry in areas that have proven to be a major challenge in recent years.

• Strengthening our team as a data engineer, with tasks in the area of data modelling and data conditioning
• Supporting data model-relevant requirement analyses and roll-outs for our customers
• Participation in standardisation activities in industry associations
• Close coordination with our software development team
• Development of test scenarios and execution of tests

• A degree in engineering, physics or mathematics

• Several years of professional experience in the development environment of the automotive industry as well as a good general technical understanding in order to be able to understand the technical requirements of our customers and translate them into data models.

• Knowledge of Python is desirable, knowledge of Java is also beneficial.

• The ability to work in a team and independently, using agile development methods.

• Good language skills in German and English

• Enthusiasm and fun at work in an innovative environment

• Enjoy occasional business trips

We ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, flexible annual working time, flat hierarchies, and short decision paths, we offer you further benefits, including:

• Professional training and development opportunities: For our data engineers, we offer attractive development opportunities in the domain of modern software development, especially for those coming from other engineering and scientific disciplines.
• Flexibility: We are always happy to meet each other in the office but also offer the full flexibility that comes with mobile work according to personal preferences and circumstances. We also offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work part-time, so that there is always enough time for recreation and extra-occupational activities.
• Family friendliness: Kids are always welcome in the Karakun family and can occasionally be met at the working place. Our flexible working hours make it easy to combine family life and work.
• Freedom of choice: We offer a generous personal hardware and training budget, which is managed autonomously. Simply choose the hardware, training and certification courses that work best for you.
• Location: Our offices are conveniently located in Stuttgart/Vaihingen and are within a few minutes’ walk from the train station.
• Ownership: Karakun is owned by its employees. After completing your first year with us, you are entitled to acquire shares in the company and thus participate directly in our success.
• Community: Many colleagues participate in conferences and are active speakers on stage. Feel encouraged to do the same and expand your personal network as well as that of our company.
• Code Camp: Twice a year, all interested employees meet at our retreat in the Swiss Alps, where we try out new ideas, methods and technologies.
• Continuous Improvement: We never want to stop improving. Therefore, once a year we organise a Continuous Improvement Workshop, at which all employees come together and discuss ways to make Karakun even better.
• Support: Discuss and plan your personal development with your Jour Fixe partner who will support you from day one.
• Open Source: Join our efforts to give back value to the developer community.

Michael Baumann will be happy to answer your questions. Send your email to Write an email or call him at +49 711 184 264 00.

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