real.digital

Senior Search Engineer (all genders) | Elasticsearch

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Description

We are looking for a Senior Search Engineer to join our Tech & Product team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our search infrastructure based on Elasticsearch. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize search relevance and performance. The position offers flexibility to work remotely or from one of our offices in Cologne, Darmstadt, Düsseldorf, or Berlin. You will contribute to the continuous improvement of our search solutions and ensure they meet the needs of our business.

Requirements

  • 5-7 years of experience in software engineering
  • Expertise in Elasticsearch and search technologies
  • Experience with ELK stack

Experience Level

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📍 Life in Cologne

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Population
1.1M
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Quality of Life
7.0
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English Friendly
7.0
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Tech Scene
6.0
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International
7.0
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Public Transport
8.0
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Bikeability
8.0
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Air Quality
5.0
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Green Spaces
7.0
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Car Free
7.0
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About Cologne

  • •Media and TV hub
  • •Large student population
  • •Vibrant local culture
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Climate

  • •Temperate oceanic
  • •Mild winters
  • •Moderate summers
  • •Regular rainfall
❄️Jan: 3°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 11°C
☀️1600 sunshine hours/year
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Safety

  • •Generally safe
  • •Moderate crime levels
  • •Carnival can be crowded
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare

  • •Good hospital network
  • •University hospital
  • •Adequate services
Quality: 8.0Access: 8.0
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Culture

  • •Famous cathedral
  • •Roman heritage
  • •Carnival tradition
8.0
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Nightlife

  • •Famous for Kölsch beer
  • •Student bars
  • •Carnival season
8.0
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Recreation

  • •Rhine riverfront
  • •City parks
  • •Beer gardens
7.0
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Cost of Living

  • •More affordable than Frankfurt/Munich
  • •Balanced cost of living
  • •Good value for money
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1050
⚡ Utilities:€220
🛒 Groceries:€290
🍽️ Dining out:€16

real.digital became Kaufland e-commerce in 2020 after Schwarz Group's acquisition; it now builds and operates Kaufland.de and five international online marketplaces, serving 11,000+ sellers and 45M+ products. The tech company sits within Schwarz Digits and is positioning itself as a European alternative to Amazon across Germany, Austria, Czechia, Slovakia, Poland, France, and Italy.

€per year
€20k€250k

Your situation in Germany

The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.

Only changes the church tax rate — 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% everywhere else.

Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.