PLM Developer (Python)

KOSTAL Group is a globally active, family-owned German company renowned for delivering innovative, market-leading solutions in the solar and automotive industries. Founded in 1912, the company has grown into a worldwide organization with around 20,000 employees across 47 locations in 22 countries.

As part of its continued expansion, KOSTAL established KOSTAL Business Services (KBS) in 2022, marking the launch of its first Business Service Centre in Hungary. This hub provides high-level support across key functions including IT, finance, procurement, master data, sales, and human resources.

Designed as a global centre of excellence, KBS focuses on delivering complex, high value-added services that strengthen and support KOSTAL’s international operations.

Overall Purpose of the Job:
As an internationally positioned IT team, we support KOSTAL product development by providing applications and solutions for mechanical and software engineering, as well as for managing development data. Currently, we serve over 6,000 internal users across various domains.

Our environment is diverse and dynamic, encompassing applications such as CATIA Mechanical Design, MS Project Server, JIRA, GIT Software Management, Doors NG Requirements Management, and our Product Lifecycle Management system CIM Database.

To strengthen our team, we are seeking a qualified and motivated IT Specialist for our Budapest location.

We offer an exciting work environment within a global enterprise, providing numerous opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Main Tasks, Roles, and Responsibilities:

• Implement technical solutions based on requirements from our engineering business partners, primarily using Python and in connection with our CIM Database Product Lifecycle Management System.
• You will work in our GIT lab CI/CD environment with Pycharm and JetBrain AI.
• Develop add-ons and interfaces to automate and optimize business processes.
• Monitor service performance, ensuring the highest quality and availability of the application environment.
• Operate, install, configure, and handle incidents for engineering applications.
• Communicate and collaborate closely with our international IT teams.

Qualifications

Experience and Requirements:

• Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in IT or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge and proven experience in the object-oriented programming language Python.
• Additional experience with languages such as C++, C#, JavaScript, or Linux Shell scripting is a plus. As well as base knowledge of database management (SQL).
• Understanding of CI/CD lifecycles and agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with usage of PLM systems is an asset and can facilitate entry into the role.
• Fluent English is required; German is a big plus and knowledge of other languages is an asset.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong time management skills, with the ability to plan, manage, and delegate tasks effectively.
• Experience working in virtual or distributed international teams.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Lean mindset, focused on continuous process improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Outstanding communication skills.

Additional Information

What do we offer :

• Flexible working conditions with remote work possibility (in-person presence is required from time to time), you can have a real work-life balance
• Modern, newly renovated, sustainable office with parking space and bicycle storage area in the heart of Budapest
• Supportive, diverse and highly skilled community
• Ability to really make a difference and build new processes from scratch, you can participate in the formation and shape of the BSC processes
• KOSTAL is a dynamically developing company, an independent, family-run business which provides much flexibility
• You can enjoy our value-oriented work culture: we are down-to-earth, appreciative, inspiring and innovative