Database Developer & Application Manager

Holtzbrinck Buchverlage GmbH

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In this role, you will develop complex database queries with Oracle PL/SQL, support the operation and customization of applications, and optimize processes between core and partner systems while collaborating closely with teams to implement technical concepts.

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Your role in the team

  • System Development & Consulting: You are the central interface between technology and business. You advise our colleagues in the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group as well as our customer service on optimizing their business processes and translate technical requirements into technical concepts for our ERP systems (primarily Klopotek).
  • Application Management: You are responsible for the smooth operation and customization of our applications. In doing so, you ensure the stability of interfaces in a hybrid infrastructure (On-Premise & Azure Cloud).
  • Database Engineering: You develop complex database queries and stored procedures with Oracle PL/SQL and use them, among other things, in the Oracle APEX environment for application development.
  • Interface Operations: You oversee and optimize the data flows between our core systems and various partner systems.
  • Agile Teamwork: As part of an agile product team (including a Product Owner, Scrum Master, Senior Developer, and Application Manager), you will handle 2nd- and 3rd-level support and ensure that further developments are seamlessly integrated into operations.

Our expectations of you

Education

  • Background: You hold a degree in (Business) Informatics or a comparable qualification with several years of professional experience at the intersection of development and IT operations.

Qualifications

  • Cloud & Modernization: You are familiar with applications in cloud environments. You see low-code approaches as an exciting addition for the future and also have a strong affinity for AI topics.
  • Analytical mindset: You enjoy solving complex problems passionately and independently translating technical concepts into projects.
  • Service & Communication: You are a team player with a strong service orientation. You can communicate technical issues clearly and understandably to stakeholders, including those without a technical background.
  • Business understanding: You demonstrate a deep interest in technical contexts and enjoy understanding business processes.
  • Language proficiency: You communicate confidently in German (C1 level) and are also proficient in English.

Experience

  • Tech Stack: You have in-depth knowledge of Oracle PL/SQL, especially in professional handling of Packages (Specification and Body), Collections, Records, and Cursor Management. Solid experience in low-code application development with Oracle APEX as well as basic knowledge of the EANCOM standard are advantageous.

What we offer

  • Open Culture: Regular feedback exchange strengthens our respectful collaboration and creates a strong team where everyone gives their best, everyone is important and recognized. Energetic, pragmatic, determined! We can rely on each other. We are the HGV.
  • Work-Life Balance: With a flexible 38.5-hour workweek and the option for remote work, we promote the optimal compatibility of professional and private life.
  • Development: We continuously support your professional growth through ongoing training and development at the Holtzbrinck Campus (internal training platform for in-person and online training).
  • Benefits: Enjoy advantages such as discounted book purchases, corporate benefits, subsidies for the Deutschlandticket, Urban Sports, and Jobrad.
  • Rest and relaxation: Enjoy 30 days of vacation and additional days off on December 24th and December 31st.
  • Work environment: Hamburg location: Right in the heart of the city, in the historic Bieberhaus at the main train station. Munich location: In the modern MARK offices, near Laim train station.
  • Support: The PME Family Service accompanies you in all situations.
  • Workation: A workation in the EU abroad is possible upon agreement.

Benefits

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Job locations

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  • Location Munich
    Bayern, Germany
  • Location Hamburg
    Germany

About your employer

Holtzbrinck Buchverlage GmbH, based in Hamburg, is part of the Holtzbrinck Group and coordinates central tasks for various publishers. It provides support in strategic and operational matters for publishers such as S. Fischer and Rowohlt, but does not publish any books or audiobooks itself. Founded in 2017, the company has established itself as a key player in the publishing services industry.

Company type
Established Company
Work model
Onsite, Hybrid
Industry
Media, Publishing
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Database Developer & Application Manager

Holtzbrinck Buchverlage GmbH