De Gruyter Brill is a global leader in scholarly publishing in the humanities and beyond. Combining a rich heritage dating back to 1683 with a forward-looking mindset, our mission is to publish and curate indispensable research that breaks boundaries, builds new bonds, and shapes a better future. Join our diverse and passionate team of over 600 colleagues around the world – and help us shape the future of scholarly communications.

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Berlin | Full-time | As soon as possible

As Full Stack Developer you are responsible for designing software and an architecture that changes the digital experience of our inhouse staff and customers. As part of the Digital Products Engineering team, you will combine your technical expertise and a can-do attitude to continuously improve our internal and external user experience. If needed, the role can focus on backend development at first, we would encourage and support you in expanding your skills into frontend technologies over time. This is a permanent role based in Berlin.

• Responsible for developing, enhancing, re-engineering & maintaining applications with Scala/Java
• Contributing to the overall design and architecture of the applications developed and deployed, including online products and an internal data distribution system
• Interacting with business users to understand requirements and troubleshoot issues
• Implementing own projects based on functional specifications
• Finding creative ways to solve difficult business and data issues
• Staying up-to-date on competitor products and industry trends
• Leading a culture of collaboration and transparency across the department

• 3-5 years of experience as Full Stack Developer
• Strong proficiency in a JVM language (i.e. Scala, Java, Kotlin)
• Experience in working within an AWS/micro service environment and in building, scaling and maintaining an ETL architecture
• Self-driven and capable of independently developing new technical skills as needed
• Knowledge of IAAS tools like Terraform is a plus
• Using AI in application development
• Experience working with NoSQL databases is a plus
• Familiarity with XML based databases like Marklogic as well as with XSLT is a plus
• Knowledge of the publishing industry is a plus
• Strong portfolio of technical projects
• Good communication skills in English; German is a plus

• An exciting professional challenge for one of the innovation drivers of the publishing industry
• Family-friendly working time models, flexitime, and flexible home office arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance, alongside a substantial vacation allowance and additional special leave days
• Extensive benefits and allowances for a healthy, balanced life
• Development budget and opportunities for training and personal development
• Passionate colleagues in diverse, international teams; joint team events and company parties
  
  

At De Gruyter Brill, we are dedicated to diversity, equal opportunity, and building an inclusive culture where everyone belongs. We believe in individual potential, so please apply even if you don’t meet every requirement—passion and a willingness to learn matter as much as qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you!

Jessie Strang
People + Culture