(Senior) Lead Developer (m/f/d) Retail7

GK is a leading global software developer and provider of standard and cloud-based solutions for the retail industry, with over 500,000 retail and payment installations in more than 60 countries. At GK, more than 1.100 employees worldwide work on solutions for an all-encompassing shopping experience, improving the relationship between customers and retailers every day. GK is a hidden champion headquartered in Schöneck in the Vogtland region of Germany, but has locations in Berlin, Paris and Johannesburg while maintaining a presence in 13 further international locations. Together, GK develops groundbreaking technologies for the retail industry of today and tomorrow. 
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Retail7

Your responsibilities

• You are responsible for the overall technical architecture for our any-cloud/any-device platform and lead the development in the team
• You ensure the performance and scalability of the architecture for all POS variants, taking into account the latest security standards
• You will be responsible for the technical implementation of projects, work closely with cross-functional teams and carry out architecture reviews
• You act as a technical contact and consultant for customers as well as for product management and development departments
• You will identify new technological trends and their potential for improving our POS solutions and develop long-term strategies for the technology roadmap

Your profile

• You have several years of experience in the development and architecture of one or more of the following technologies: 

1. POS / cash register systems
2. Multi-cloud
3. Any-Device
4. Tooling / IDE development

• You have many years of experience with modern development methods and processes, especially in highly complex, agile environments and have in-depth knowledge of cloud-based and distributed systems
• You have the ability to lead teams and understand how to clearly communicate technical concepts and convince stakeholders
• You have experience in integrating software solutions with third-party systems and using API-based architectures
• You always keep your finger on the pulse and have in-depth knowledge of current technologies such as microservices, containerisation (e.g. Docker/Kubernetes) and cloud technologies

We offer

• Retail7 enables mobile working at all times
• We put emphasis on a long-term and trustful cooperation by offering permanent employment relationships with flexible working hours
• Lease a maximum of 3 bikes up to a total value of €9,000
• An international working environment as well as a cooperative working climate with space for own ideas, creativity and concepts
• Turn your friends into colleagues: recommend a new employee and receive a referral bonus of €3,000 net
• Develop yourself professionally and personally through our own GK Academy and e-learning offerings
• Leasing of the latest Hardware for the private usage as part of our employee PC program. We make sure that your job-related equipment is ready for you for a smooth start from the first day of work
• Discounts offered through our corporate benefits program