REWE digital

IT Engineer with a Focus on HR Systems (m/f/d)

Estimated salary
€4,464 – €6,876per month

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Description

An IT engineering role at REWE digital in Dortmund, within the IT Digitalization & HR Systems product team that acts as a service provider for HR systems and process digitalization. The role supports and configures HR IT systems with a focus on payroll, time management and workforce scheduling, and monitors interfaces and data flows. It also includes developing and maintaining scripts for automation and data quality, analysing and fixing errors, and producing SQL-based reports while managing permissions. It requires completed IT vocational training, an interest in relational databases and SQL, and affinity with HR processes.

Requirements

  • Completed IT vocational training (e.g. as an IT specialist) focused on process analysis and digitalization, or a comparable qualification
  • Interest in relational databases, especially SQL
  • Fluent German and good English skills

Languages

German
C2 · Fluent
A1A2B1B2C1C2
English
C1 · Advanced
A1A2B1B2C1C2

Experience Level

InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive

Benefits

Flexible working hours and mobile working
30 days of holiday and time-out models (sabbatical, care leave)
Annual training budget of about 2,000 EUR and an internal learning platform
In-house workshops and events (hackathon, tech talks)
Discounted Deutschlandticket, company bike and on-site parking
Corporate discounts, health benefits and company pension

💰 Net Salary Calculator

Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
€68,040/year
€5,670/month
Total Deductions
€26,437
39% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
€3,466/mo
€41,603/year

Deduction Breakdown

🏛️ Income Tax€11,641
🏦 Pension Insurance€6,327
🏥 Health Insurance€5,953
🫶 Care Insurance€1,632
📋 Unemployment Insurance€884

🏠 Cost of Living in Dortmund

Monthly Essentials

Rent (1BR)
€750
Groceries
€280
Transport
€68
Utilities
€210
Internet
€35

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Eating Out
€11
Gym/Month
€35
Coffee
€3
Beer (0.5L)
€4
Cinema
€11
Monthly Net Salary:€3,466
Comfortable Living:€1,403
Monthly Savings:€2,063 (60%)
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Strong savings potential: You could save €2,063 monthly, which is €24,756 per year.

💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Dortmund. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.

Eligible for the EU Blue Card

A salary of €68,040 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).

The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.

Processing
4-12 weeks
Visa fee
€100
Requirements
University degree + Job offer

Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)

Documents needed

Valid passport
Recognised university degree
Employment contract or binding job offer
Proof of salary meeting threshold
Health insurance coverage
Biometric passport photo
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📍 Life in Dortmund

👥
Population
0.6M
⭐
Quality of Life
7.0
🇬🇧
English Friendly
6.0
💻
Tech Scene
6.0
🌍
International
6.0
🚇
Public Transport
7.0
🚴
Bikeability
7.0
🌬️
Air Quality
6.0
🌳
Green Spaces
7.0
🚗
Car Free
6.0
ℹ️

About Dortmund

  • •Tech and innovation hub transformation
  • •Strong university research
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Climate

  • •Temperate oceanic climate
  • •Mild winters
  • •Moderate summers
❄️Jan: 2°C☀️Jul: 18°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1550 sunshine hours/year
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Safety

  • •Average safety for large city
  • •Some rougher areas
Overall:6.0
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Healthcare

  • •Good hospital network
  • •Klinikum Dortmund
Quality: 7.0Access: 8.0
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Culture

  • •Concert Hall
  • •U-Tower arts center
6.0
🎉

Nightlife

  • •Football culture
  • •Kreuzviertel bar scene
6.0
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Recreation

  • •Westfalenpark
  • •Phoenix Lake
7.0
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Cost of Living

  • •Affordable for a major city
  • •Good value
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€750
⚡ Utilities:€210
🛒 Groceries:€280
🍽️ Dining out:€13

The largest IT unit within the REWE Group — one of Europe's leading retail and tourism cooperatives. With ~2,500 employees across 12 locations in 5 countries, REWE digital builds the digital infrastructure powering online grocery delivery, autonomous stores, fulfillment centers, payment systems, and checkout solutions for 85 million weekly customers. Their tagline: 'Your Home of IT.'

€per month
€2kthis job posts €4k – €7k€20k

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.