Junior Cloud Engineer (m/f/d) - STACKIT Cloud-Accelerator Program (Start 01.10.2026)

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. We operate as an independent provider in the external market to support companies across Europe in their digital transformation. Our core services are in Cloud, Cyber Security, Data & AI, Communication, and Workspace. Join us and contribute to digital sovereignty in Europe. You will work at the intersection of agility and security, benefit from fast decision‑making processes, enjoy genuine creative freedom in projects, and build upon the stable foundation of the Schwarz Group. As a committed engineer, you are part of the Product Engineering STACKIT division, where our products and services are developed, tested, and improved. This is what awaits you The program focus is a comprehensive onboarding in all cloud topics for the perfect start of your career at STACKIT The program is structured as follows: Arriving: 2‑3 days – onboarding and kick‑off, setting everything up. Get Ready: 6 weeks – technical training covering Go, Kubernetes, our products and domains. Innovation Lab: 8 weeks – put ideas into practice, learn agile methods through teamwork and pair programming. Grow Together: 2 days (off‑site) – present lab results, experience team building, a hackathon and learn about your future team assignment. Develop & Grow: 6 months – experience everyday life in a team of experts, implement projects, and receive targeted development through monthly check‑ins and soft‑skill training. Finals: the successful, joint conclusion of your program. You will have time for training and further education to gain experience and knowledge. Our cloud experts provide a network that supports your personal and professional development. After completing the program, you will receive a certificate and start working as a Junior Cloud Engineer at STACKIT. You are hired for an indefinite period from day 1 and are therefore an integral part of STACKIT. This is you You have successfully completed a degree in computer science or an equivalent qualification and are looking for a career start in a future‑oriented cloud environment. Ideally, you have already gained initial professional or internship experience in the cloud environment. You are interested in topics ranging from operating systems to web applications and have already gained initial experience in development, preferably in Java, Go, TypeScript or Python. You have the basics in Git, web development and databases. You are enthusiastic and passionate about IT and new technologies. You work creatively and put your heart into it. You communicate confidently in English and can exchange ideas in meetings and technical discussions. Additional knowledge of German would be nice to have. You can participate in the training/workshops for the first 12 weeks on site (Heilbronn office). Application process: three selection steps – online assessment, telephone interview, selection day. The second step starts on May 15, 2026. The STACKIT Recruiting Team will assign you one of the predefined dates. Positive feedback after selection step 1 and 2 is required. Dates after invitation to the coding challenge on site in Heilbronn are currently being planned. #J-18808-Ljbffr Schwarz Dienstleistung KG