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Software Engineer - Observability Suite

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added today (last checked 19 Oct)

Schwarz Digits

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Overview

Work mode: Hybrid, Barcelona
Contract: Full-time
English: Required
Benefits: Private health insurance

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

You have deep enthusiasm for Software Engineering, Cloud-Native Observability and SRE
You actively own the entire software development lifecycle, go and k8s being your bread and butter - k8s operators preferably also a part of your arsenal
You are experienced with - or eager to master - the Grafana ecosystem
You understand the observability needs in today's cloud environment services and know how to instrument them effectively.
You enjoy discovering new technologies (e.g. OpenTelemetry) and are excited about sharing your knowledge with the community and the team.
You don't just look at dashboards; you understand the underlying data structures and how to optimize them for high-cardinality environments.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

A modern, well-equipped workplace awaits you at Plaza Catalunya — right in the heart of Barcelona.

As part of our commitment to a positive and supportive work environment, our company offers a range of attractive additional benefits. These include restaurant vouchers, transportation benefits, health insurance, and fitness vouchers. Through our discount platform, you can also enjoy monthly discounts and benefits in a wide variety of categories, from services to clothing to accommodation.

Working closely with international departments, we develop customer-oriented solutions in flexible, small teams.

Our employees are very important to us. You will become part of an appreciative and open corporate culture with flat hierarchies.

We offer you diverse and exciting career opportunities in a dynamic work environment that stands for development and progress.

We believe in giving our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work. Our most popular model is the hybrid model, which gives employees the option to work remotely up to 12 days per month. In-office time is focused on collaboration.

The role

What you'll do

You design and develop components of the Observability Suite as sovereign cloud services, focusing on the integration of the Grafana LGTM stack (Loki, Grafana, Tempo, Mimir).
You extend our system architecture by identifying and implementing relevant open-source projects (e.g., OpenTelemetry, Prometheus) to capture logs, metrics, and traces.
You develop Kubernetes operators to automate the life cycle of cloud services
You develop and maintain REST APIs that allow our customers to programmatically access and control their monitoring and alerting lifecycles.
You take ownership in an agile "You Build It - You Run It" environment, acting as a bridge between development and SRE.
You conduct complex root cause analyses using logs, tracing and metrics - eat your own dogfood - identifying bottlenecks & issues and implementing sustainable fixes.

About Schwarz Digits

Schwarz Digits is the digital and technology arm of the Schwarz Group, one of the world's largest retail groups, which includes Lidl and Kaufland. The company provides cloud services (STACKIT), cybersecurity solutions, and digital products to internal and external clients, with a strong focus on data sovereignty and European cloud infrastructure. With its headquarters in Neckarsulm, Germany, Schwarz Digits operates across Europe and employs thousands of professionals in engineering, data, and security roles.

In Spain, Schwarz Digits has a significant presence, particularly in Barcelona, where it runs a technology hub and a Security Operations Center (SOC). The company is actively hiring international talent for roles in cloud engineering, cybersecurity, and software development, offering a multicultural work environment and the opportunity to work on large-scale European cloud and security projects. For international professionals, Schwarz Digits provides a chance to join a growing tech organization within a major corporate group, with competitive benefits and a focus on innovation.

Industry: Cloud and Cybersecurity
Founded: 2021
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Neckarsulm, Germany
In Spain: Barcelona
Website: schwarz-digits.de

Good to know if you are moving

Schwarz Digits is part of the Schwarz Group, which owns Lidl and Kaufland, providing financial stability and a strong corporate backing.
The company operates a major cybersecurity and cloud hub in Barcelona, Spain, with many roles based there.
STACKIT is a European cloud platform designed to meet strict data privacy and sovereignty requirements, offering a unique value proposition.
The company supports hybrid work models and offers relocation support for international hires.
Working language is primarily English, making it accessible for international professionals.

In their own words

About the company & team

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.

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