IT and Data Platform Specialist | IT- und Data-Platform Spezialist (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This role involves acting as a key contact and enabler for specialized departments regarding IT and Data Science within the data platform ecosystem. Day-to-day tasks include connecting data sources, configuring and maintaining connectors for various data types (relational databases, object storage, streaming systems), and performing monitoring and troubleshooting. The specialist will handle application management for platform components like Kafka and analysis tools, including patching, user administration, and ensuring availability and integrity. Key requirements include a degree in Computer Science or a comparable qualification, professional experience managing complex IT systems and IT project management, and knowledge of data integration, storage, and data platforms (e.g., Kafka, Data Lake). This position is attractive due to its focus on analyzing and advancing the IT product portfolio of the data platform, offering significant responsibility and the chance to work across departments and with external partners.