Java Engineer (Infrastructure & Modernisation) – Hybrid Heidelberg – €70,000–€80,000

Java Engineer (Infrastructure & Modernisation) – Hybrid Heidelberg – €70,000–€80,000

A long-established software company in Heidelberg is modernising its technology landscape and is looking for a hands-on Java Engineer who is interested in working closer to infrastructure and DevOps over time.

For more than 40 years, the company has built stable, business-critical software used by customers in retail, wholesale, and distribution. Today, the focus is on modernising existing systems and building new architectures, while keeping a reliable platform running in parallel.

This role sits at the intersection of Java development and infrastructure - ideal for someone who wants to broaden their technical scope and take on more responsibility over time.

Your Role

• Work primarily with Java while supporting infrastructure-related topics
• Help operate and maintain the existing platform (VMs, GitLab, containers, bare metal)
• Gradually take on more responsibility for deployment and operational topics
• Support modernisation efforts and new architectural approaches
• Learn and get hands-on with areas like Docker, CI/CD, and self-hosted infrastructure

You won’t be expected to be a DevOps “guru” - curiosity, ownership, and willingness to learn matter most.

What’s In It For You

• A stable environment with real systems and real responsibility
• The chance to grow into a broader engineering role (Java + infrastructure)
• Direct exposure to modernisation projects and new architectures
• Training and support to build up DevOps and infrastructure skills

About You

• Solid Java background (essential)
• General technical understanding beyond pure development
• Interest in infrastructure, DevOps, or platform topics
• Eager to learn and take ownership

Sound interesting? Apply now to set up a confidential conversation about the role.

Keywords

Java Engineer, Backend Engineer, Java Developer, Infrastructure, DevOps, Docker, GitLab, CI/CD, Virtual Machines, Bare Metal, Platform Engineering, Modernisation, Hybrid Heidelberg