Schwarz Digits creates the technological foundation for digital sovereignty in Europe. As the IT and digital division of the Schwarz Group, we develop and manage the IT infrastructures for the retail divisions Lidl and Kaufland, as well as Schwarz Production and PreZero. At the same time, we operate as an independent provider in the external market to support companies across Europe in their digital transformation. We bundle our core services in the areas of Cloud, Cyber Security, Data & AI, Communication, and Workspace.
Join us and contribute to digital sovereignty in Europe. With us, you will work at the intersection of agility and security: You will benefit from fast decision-making processes, enjoy genuine creative freedom in your projects, and be able to build upon the stable foundation of the Schwarz Group.
Your Tasks
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Build Solutions: Design, code, test, and deploy secure and maintainable Python applications to automate complex client-side processes and workflows.
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Set Standards: Architect foundational automation frameworks and reusable components that can be leveraged by other teams.
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Own the Pipeline: Implement and manage full CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure devops, JFrog Artifactory, SonarCube, Snyk, etc.) for your automation projects, ensuring high-quality, tested code is deployed reliably.
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Version Control: Champion Git best practices for branching, code reviews, and repository management.
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Business Partnership: Collaborate directly with business units to understand their challenges, identify automation opportunities, and translate business requirements into technical specifications.
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Cross-Functional Liaison: Act as the primary technical contact for internal stakeholders, including security experts, infrastructure/ops teams, and other development units, to navigate technical requirements and ensure compliance.
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Strategic Guidance: Advise leadership on the Python automation roadmap, industry best practices, and potential risks.
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Python Governance: Define and enforce security and governance standards for Python development across the company.
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Security Champion: Work proactively with the cybersecurity team to conduct code reviews, implement security best practices (e.g., dependency management, vulnerability scanning), and ensure all solutions meet strict security standards.
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Knowledge Sharing: Document solutions, standards, and processes to build a shared knowledge base.
Your Profile
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Proven Python Expert: 5+ years of professional experience in Python development, with a strong portfolio of automation projects.
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DevOps Mindset: Deep hands-on experience with CI/CD principles and tools, as well as expert-level proficiency in Git.
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Security & Governance Acumen: Demonstrable experience in defining and implementing security best practices (e.g., secrets management) and development governance within a Python ecosystem.
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Natural Consultant: Proven experience in a stakeholder-facing role. You must be comfortable leading workshops, gathering requirements, and managing expectations with both technical and non-technical audiences.
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Exceptional Communicator: Ability to clearly articulate complex technical ideas, risks, and benefits to business leaders, security teams, and other engineers.
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Problem-Solver: A proactive and analytical mindset, with a passion for finding scalable solutions to complex problems.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Sophie Barbara Noelle Nuffer · Reference no. 48103
Stiftsbergstraße 1 · 74172 Neckarsulm, Germany