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Data Engineer - FileMaker

Köln, Hybrid
Full-time
Permanent employee
60,000 - 70,000 € per year

Your tasks

ISCC – International Sustainability and Carbon Certification is one of the leading certification systems for sustainability, traceability and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. As part of our continued growth, we are focussing on expanding our IT & Technology team. To support this strategic step, we are looking forward to welcoming you as a Data Engineer - FileMaker to support in the development of the existing FileMaker-based applications landscape, and develop a deep understanding of its current architecture, data model, and dependencies, and lead its evolution.

If you are passionate about building high-quality software with real-world impact and would like to contribute to a sustainability-driven and culturally certified Great Place to Work® company, we look forward to your application!
 
Your main duties will be:
  • Analyse and document the current FileMaker database, including data structures, scripts, layouts, integrations, and operational dependencies.
  • Develop a thorough understanding of business processes currently implemented within the FileMaker environment.
  • Identify opportunities to modularise the existing monolithic solution and define target architectures for moving functionality to external or best-of-breed systems.
  • Design and execute a phased approach for migrating or decoupling features from FileMaker while minimising disruption to business operations.
  • Review, refactor, and where necessary redesign the existing data model to improve consistency, performance, and long-term maintainability.
  • Prepare the data structure for seamless integration with other systems, including the definition of clear data ownership, interfaces, and integration patterns (e.g. APIs, data synchronisation, or event-based integration).
  • Implement and maintain integrations between FileMaker and external systems, ensuring robustness, security, and data accuracy.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT, and external vendors to align technical changes with business priorities and future system strategies.
  • Establish documentation, standards, and best practices for data modelling, integrations, and ongoing system evolution.
  • Support knowledge transfer and ensure that architectural decisions and system behaviour are transparent and maintainable for future teams.

Your profile

Professional background

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field 
  • at least 3 years of experience as a FileMaker developer or engineer

Technical skills
  • Proficient in FileMaker Pro Advanced, FileMaker Server and MBS plugin
  • Familiar with FM related development concepts (Anchor Buoy, Data Separation Model) 
  • Knowledge of relational database design 
  • Familiar with development technologies such as SQL, cURL and REST APIs, and OpenAPI
  • experience with system integration tools
  • Further programming skills (GO,Python, OData, SQL, SQL/Graph)
  • Proper handling of formats like JSON and XML
  • Familiar with methodologies like Agile, SCRUM, BPMN
  • Experience with operating systems: Linux, Ubuntu, Mac, Windows
  • Interested in:
    • Building and maintaining ETL processes
    • Big data technologies in the areas Storage, Mining, Analytics, Visualization
    • Data warehousing and cloud platforms
  • The skill levels per section are reflected in the order of the items in all item levels
  • Experience with Backend and Microservices development is of advantage

Personal competencies
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured and detail-oriented mindset
  • Very good elicitation of business requirements, documenting and prioritising ability
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams
  • Service-oriented mindset combined with a strong sense of responsibility and integrity
  • Excellent English and German language skills (at least C1, written and spoken)
  • High level of independence, reliability, and initiative

Why us?

We are an international and diverse team of passionate and experienced experts, joining forces for a sustainable future! We believe that our team is our core asset and we support our people as best we can. 
 
 To help you build your future and thrive with us, we offer:
 
 Great Team Environment
  • Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Team Event, Christmas Party)
  • Close collaboration with our sister companies Meo Carbon Solutions GmbH, GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services, 4C Services, ClimatePal, and TYC
  • The opportunity to work independently and shape processes
 
Individual learning and development plan
  • Professional onboarding to help you have an ideal start with us
  • Frequent feedback sessions to ensure a high quality of communication and mutual reflection 
  • Many free language classes
  • Access to several trainings as well as specific technical courses
  • We promote from within! 
 
Work-Life Balance
  • Hybrid set-up
  • 4 weeks remote work at a place of choice (after probation)
  • Flexible working hours and trust based working time
  • 30 vacation days and 3 additional vacation days (Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, Carnival Monday)
  • Sabbatical options
 
Financial benefits
  • A generous pension scheme (bAV) in line with our sustainability values
  • JobTicket/Deutschlandticket
  • Annual bonus scheme based on performance
 
Wellness Programs
  • Subsidized Urban Sports Club
  • Health weeks promoting healthy habits in personal and professional life

Ready to join our team?

Then we would be happy to hear from you soon! Please apply via the button below with a meaningful cover letter, CV and any relevant certificates.

We are looking forward to your application and hope to welcome you in our team soon!

We are a company with equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, gender or any other criteria that is not a professional qualification for an open position.

About us

ISCC – International Sustainability and Carbon Certification is a globally applicable and leading certification system designed to enhance traceable, sustainable, deforestation-free, and climate-friendly supply chains. ISCC certifications are widely recognised and cover sustainable agricultural biomass, biogenic wastes and residues, non-biological renewable materials and recycled carbon-based materials. The development and implementation of different certification standards is ISCC’s tool to promote its mission to mitigate climate change and bring more traceability into global markets and supply chains. To date, ISCC holds more than 15,800 valid certificates in 130 countries. 
 

Our close-knit team of dedicated, supportive, and highly motivated professionals at ISCC come from a variety of backgrounds, which contributes to the diverse and dynamic work environment. We all work together with a shared enthusiasm for sustainability and a common objective. We look forward to having you join our team at the ISCC headquarters in Cologne if you think we are a good fit for you.