Software Developer – Backend

Your tasks

ISCC – International Sustainability and Carbon Certification is one of the leading certification systems for sustainability, traceability and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Our activities and impact are expanding and our teams are growing exponentially since the last 2 years. This is why the IT & Technology department, specifically the Software Development team of experts are looking forward to welcome you as Software Developer – Backend at ISCC headquarters in Cologne.

The Software Developer – Backend has the objective to develop tools/application, webservices and REST APIs for various purposes. If you are passionate about sustainability and would like to join our highly motivated and diverse teams to make a difference, we are looking forward to your application!

Your main duties will be:

• Software development based on given requirements and methodology
• Maintenance of database systems and development tools used
• Documentation of project-related work and systems used
• Support IT and Development colleagues to solve issues
• Support the set-up of a development entity
• Constant self-training to keep knowledge to state-of-the-art (10% of time / week)
• Participate in various ISCC Projects

Your profile

• University degree in Information Science or similar area
• At least 3 years of experience as a full-time developer
• Programming Languages: Strong programming skills in Go, Java, JavaScript, Python
• Databases: Familiar with database systems like SQL (Microsoft, Postgres, MySQL), MongoDB, FileMaker, Neo4J. Experience in Database administration is a plus
• DevOps & Development Tools: Familiarity with GitHub, GitLab (CI/CD automation), Docker, Kubernetes, Jira and Confluence
• IDE: Experience with Eclipse or IntelliJ, and Visual Studio Code.
• Java Application Server: Knowledge of Apache Tomcat or similar.
• Methodologies: Experience working in Agile/SCRUM environments, with knowledge of UML and BPMN for modeling processes.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI): Experience with tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude as well as integrating and customizing AI tools via APIs
• Proficient in Linux/Ubuntu, Mac and Windows environments
• Excellent English skills (at least C1), and good German skills (at least B2)

Why us?

We are an international and diverse team of passionate and experienced experts, joining forces for a sustainable future! We believe that our team is our core asset and we support our people as best we can.

To help you build your future and thrive with us, we offer:

• Great Team Environment:
• Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Team Event, Christmas Party)
• Close collaboration with our sister companies Meo Carbon Solutions GmbH, GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services, 4C Services and ClimatePal, giving you even more development opportunities

• Individual learning and development plan:
• Professional onboarding to help you have an ideal start with us
• Frequently feedback sessions to ensure a high quality of communication and mutual reflection
• Many free language classes
• Access to several technical specific as well as training courses
• The opportunity to work independently and shape processes
• We promote from within!

• Work-Life Balance:
• Hybrid set-up
• 4 weeks remote work at a place of choice (after probation)
• Flexible working hours and trust based working time
• 30 vacation days and 3 additional vacation days (Christmas eve, new year’s eve, carnival monday)
• Sabbatical options

• Financial benefits:
• A generous pension scheme (bAV) in line with our sustainability values
• JobTicket/Deutschlandticket
• Annual bonus scheme based on performance

• Wellness Programs:
• Subsidized Urban Sports Club
• Active Break scheme with weekly Yoga sessions
• Health weeks promoting healthy habits in personal and professional life

Ready to join our team?

Then we would be happy to hear from you soon! Please apply via the button below with a meaningful cover letter, CV and any relevant certificates.

We are looking forward to your application and hope to welcome you in our team soon!

We are a company with equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, gender or any other criteria that is not a professional qualification for an open position.