EDI Developer (m/f/d)

Why has Tchibo been a professional home for creative minds, opportunity seekers, and innovators for generations? Because reinventing ourselves is our business. That is how our premium coffees consistently capture the spirit of the times—and how we delight our customers week after week with clever new products that add that special something to everyday life.

Do you have brilliant ideas for the market of tomorrow? Then come and actively shape the world of Tchibo. Help us remain what we are: one of Germany’s most popular and best-known brand —and beyond.

Our constantly changing themed product ranges and our permanent assortment place high demands on our IT systems and processes. Our Lobster EDI application handles the daily exchange of approximately 300,000 messages in a wide variety of formats—such as EDIFACT ORDERS, DESADV, and INVOIC—with more than 300 national and international business partners. To strengthen our team, we are seeking a Lobster EDI Developer (m/f/d) to actively help shape the further development and operation of our EDI application.

Overview of your responsibilities

• Developing concepts and collaboratively advancing our EDI platform
• Ability to create, test, and operate integration processes – including error analysis and monitoring
• Creating and maintaining data mappings for the electronic exchange of various data formats (EDIFACT, XML, etc.)
• Strong skills in data/system integration, formats/protocols, and mappings/workflows within the Lobster platform
• Expertise in networking, security, DNS, certificates, and SMTP would also be desirable, as well as experience connecting internal systems (e.g., SAP) to Lobster system in the cloud
• Monitoring EDI transactions and ensuring compliance with internal and partner service levels, proactively resolving discrepancies
• Documenting EDI processes, mappings, and configurations to support knowledge transfer, audits, and continuous improvement
• Collaborating closely with business stakeholders, internal IT teams, and external trading partners to translate requirements into reliable integration solutions
• Delegate non-EDI issues to the appropriate resources

Your profile

• Successfully completed vocational training as an IT specialist (m/f/d) with a focus on system integration or application development, or a completed degree in computer science
• Very good knowledge of common messaging standards in the EDI environment (e.g., XML, EDIFACT, AS2)
• Conceptual and analytical skills, as well as a structured approach to work
• A strong sense of initiative and a willingness to work independently
• Fluent English skills, enabling clear communication with technical and business colleagues
• Team player with a hands-on mentality and genuine enthusiasm for new EDI technologies and tools

Your Benefits: Together We Stay Different

• Work-Life Balance : Flexible hybrid working policy, 26 vacation days + your birthday off.
• Perks : Monthly transport allowance, meal tickets, health & life insurance.
• Coffee Lovers Welcome : Free Tchibo coffee for home and office.
• Innovative Work Culture : You’ll work on impactful projects in a collaborative and open-minded team.
• Diversity & Inclusion : A place where your perspectives and ideas are valued.