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Career
Meet the team
5FLOW is a brand management solutions provider founded as a startup in 2011 by Matthews International Group. With our startup mentality still intact, we are able to make quick decisions and encourage team members to creatively participate in the development of our products. Both our new employees and our customers benefit from the combined expertise of our team members. We value passion for technological challenges, high quality standards and friendly cooperation. If you share our values and want to become part of our team, we would love to hear from you and get to know you.
Positive aspects
The most important advantages are waiting for you
Rely on the power of team spirit
Experience a distinctive and supportive work environment in which appreciation and recognition are very important. Become part of a team that warmly welcomes you and promotes a sense of community from day one, making work a pleasant experience.
Unleash your potential: Thrive in diversity
Enter a dynamic work environment, free from monotony. Take on varied and exciting tasks while improving your skills. Take control of your abilities in inspiring areas. With a fascinating customer portfolio and a variety of projects, there is never a dull moment!
Open communication and an empowered workforce
Achieve excellence in a work environment where employee engagement is valued. Our open culture and flat hierarchies enable seamless communication throughout the company. Enjoy optimized decision-making processes in your ideal workplace!
Work-Life-Balance und Flexibilität
Enjoy the perfect mix of work and private life with our flexible working hours. Each employee has their own workspace in the office and the option to work from home if they wish.
Unstoppable team spirit
Experience a team where success is the only option. We have the word “WE” highlighted in bold letters. We work together to achieve the extraordinary. You will never forget the laughter because life is too short not to have fun together.
Futuristischer Arbeitsbereich
Lassen Sie veraltete Bürogeräte in der Vergangenheit. Erleben Sie einen modernen Arbeitsplatz mit modernsten Kommunikationsmitteln und personalisierten Arbeitsbereichen. Ob im Büro oder im Homeoffice, wir sorgen dafür, dass Sie die beste Ausstattung für Ihre Arbeit haben.
Promote growth and a culture of continuous learning
Unlock your potential through a wide range of training opportunities that will improve your professional skills. Take the freedom to explore new ideas and paths, because we value individuality in the implementation of tasks for each employee.
Lively team experiences
Our team is a close-knit family, and our great events strengthen our solidarity. From exciting team activities to exciting table football tournaments – we ensure that there is never a dull moment. Experience exciting adventures and create lasting memories, both inside and outside of the workplace!
Vacancies
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We are looking for:
[/vc_column_text][fancy-ul icon_type="font_icon" icon="icon-circle-arrow-right" color="Accent-Color" alignment="left" spacing="default"]- You have successfully completed a degree in computer science / business informatics or a comparable degree
- You already have practical experience as a Scrum Master
- You have an analytical and holistic way of thinking and a strong ability to work in a team.
- Good German and English skills round off your profile and you have the desire to learn new things.
Roles & Responsibilities:
[/vc_column_text][fancy-ul icon_type="font_icon" icon="icon-circle-arrow-right" color="Accent-Color" alignment="left" spacing="default"]- You monitor the entire development process and and steer the continuous improvement. In doing so, you contribute to increasing the quantitative and qualitative output from the development process and together with the product owner you assure the productivity of the team.
- As Scrum Master, you are an active participant in the Scrum process, moderating the daily Scrum meeting and preparing the development tickets. You also check the validity of the DOR, manage the estimation process with the Dev Team and organise the sprint planning together with the product owner.
- You moderate the sprint review and conduct regular retrospectives. Based on the numbers from the ticket system, you also prepare performance reports and discuss them with your team.
- You are the right hand of the product owner. Together you maintain the backlog and ensure the successful progress of our WAVE project.
- You manage an international team (US/UK/APAC). You build bridges between time zones and report directly to the technical management. You are crucial to the success of our company.
Look forward to:
[/vc_column_text][fancy-ul icon_type="font_icon" icon="icon-circle-arrow-right" color="Accent-Color" alignment="left" spacing="default"]- An open corporate culture and flat hierarchies that promote fast and uncomplicated communication within the company.
- A working atmosphere with a lot of appreciation and recognition.
- An interesting client portfolio and a wide variety of projects. You will definitely not get bored with us
- Internal and external development opportunities in an international team where you can contribute at any time.
- Flexible working hours so that you can ideally combine private and professional life. If you like, you also have the option of working from your home office.
- Joint team activities or table football tournaments, because we also have fun together.
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We are looking for :
[/vc_column_text][fancy-ul icon_type="font_icon" icon="icon-circle-arrow-right" color="Accent-Color" alignment="left" spacing="default"]- Completion of an apprenticeship as an IT specialist (m/f/d) with substantial professional experience or a degree coupled with practical knowledge.
- Proficiency in Linux and Windows (server) environments.
- Previous experience with cloud architectures, such as AWS and Azure.
- Knowledge of common database systems and web application servers, such as MSSQL and Tomcat.
- Excellent command of both German and English languages.
- A strong desire to learn and expand knowledge in the field.
- Leadership experience or a comprehensive professional background, with the aspiration to take on the responsibility of managing a team of four system administrators, including budget responsibility.
Roles & Responsibilities :
[/vc_column_text][fancy-ul icon_type="font_icon" icon="icon-circle-arrow-right" color="Accent-Color" alignment="left" spacing="default"]- Contributing to the strategic direction of the cloud environment and overseeing the system admin team's activities.
- Conceptualizing and preparing the adaptation and expansion of the existing cloud infrastructure to meet business needs.
- Managing and maintaining Docker- and Kubernetes-based environments, including the management of container images.
- Developing and operating a robust monitoring system to ensure the performance and capacity of the systems.
- Administering firewall configurations, network routing, DomainController/ActiveDirectory, and other security components.
- Handling the resolution of emerging issues and providing IT support at the 1st and 2nd levels.
- Creating comprehensive technical documentation, including reports on network infrastructure and security measures. - Please note that the above responsibilities are not exhaustive, and additional duties may be assigned based on the needs of the organization.
- Regenerate response
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We are looking for :
[/vc_column_text][fancy-ul icon_type="font_icon" icon="icon-circle-arrow-right" color="Accent-Color" alignment="left" spacing="default"]- Completion of an apprenticeship as an IT specialist, application developer, or equivalent knowledge acquired through a career transition.
- Proficiency in object-oriented programming (OOP), PHP, MySQL, Microservices, RESTful API, GitLab, and/or PHPUnit.
- Experience working with Web Services, Zend Framework, Laravel/Lumen, REACT, DevOps, Docker, K8s, AWS, and/or popular JavaScript frameworks.
- Strong troubleshooting abilities and problem-solving skills to address technical issues effectively.
- Excellent command of both German and English languages.
- A keen desire to expand knowledge and learn new technologies.
Roles & Responsibilities :
[/vc_column_text][fancy-ul icon_type="font_icon" icon="icon-circle-arrow-right" color="Accent-Color" alignment="left" spacing="default"]- Continuously developing and maintaining the overall architecture, which includes frontend, backend, databases, caches, and more.
- Collaborating with one of our teams to work on various functions, whether they are large-scale, small-scale, or entirely new.
- Undertaking the task of transforming the existing PHP7 backend from a monolithic structure to microservices architectures, ensuring scalability and flexibility.
- Proactively addressing performance optimization across different levels, including code, database, system, and infrastructure, to enhance efficiency.
- Generating comprehensive documentation to ensure clear understanding and support future development and maintenance activities.
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We are looking for :
[/vc_column_text][fancy-ul icon_type="font_icon" icon="icon-circle-arrow-right" color="Accent-Color" alignment="left" spacing="default"]- Completion of an apprenticeship as an IT specialist (m/f/d) or a successful transition into the IT field.
- Demonstrated practical experience in web development.
- Possess an analytical and holistic thinking approach, along with a strong aptitude for collaborative work.
- Proficient in both German and English, with excellent communication skills.
- Eager and motivated to acquire new knowledge and skills.
Roles & Responsibilities :
[/vc_column_text][fancy-ul icon_type="font_icon" icon="icon-circle-arrow-right" color="Accent-Color" alignment="left" spacing="default"]- Your role involves configuring and setting up WAVE systems to meet customer requirements.
- You provide customer support by responding to reported issues, identifying solutions, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Your daily tasks include researching, diagnosing, and troubleshooting system problems to identify and resolve issues.
- You escalate unresolved issues to internal teams according to established procedures.
- You create documentation, instructions, and training materials to help customers implement and use WAVE systems.
- You contribute to projects aimed at expanding configuration options and improving system functionality.
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We are looking for :
[/vc_column_text][fancy-ul icon_type="font_icon" icon="icon-circle-arrow-right" color="Accent-Color" alignment="left" spacing="default"]- Completed apprenticeship as an IT specialist (m/f/d) or equivalent training program.
- Proficient in Linux and Windows (server) operating systems.
- Prior experience working with cloud architectures such as AWS + Azure.
- Knowledge of standard database systems and web application servers, including MSSQL and Tomcat.
- Excellent communication skills in both German and English.
- Strong motivation to learn and grow professionally.
Roles & Responsibilities :
[/vc_column_text][fancy-ul icon_type="font_icon" icon="icon-circle-arrow-right" color="Accent-Color" alignment="left" spacing="default"]- Your role involves setting up and implementing Linux solutions in cloud environments, as well as modifying and enhancing existing cloud infrastructures.
- You will be responsible for managing Docker- and Kubernetes-based environments for container image management.
- Additionally, you will be tasked with developing and maintaining a monitoring system to track system performance and capacity.
- Administering firewall, network/routing, DomainController/ActivDirectory, and security components will also be part of your responsibilities.
- You will handle incident management and provide IT support at both the 1st and 2nd levels.
- Creating technical documentation for reports and the network & security infrastructure will also be part of your duties.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
As we continue to expand our 5FLOW team across three locations – Pittsburgh in the USA, Leeds in the UK and our headquarters in Jülich, Germany – we are urgently looking for committed new colleagues. Apply now and become a valuable member of our motivated team and contribute to an innovative and promising product. Discover the many compelling reasons to work at 5FLOW. Don’t miss this opportunity and submit your application today!
What are we looking for?
If you have a deep passion for your work, a strong creative spirit and a desire to become a respected influencer, then you have found the perfect environment. We are actively looking for talented employees and welcome unsolicited applications. There is always room for extraordinary people like you in our company.
How long does the application process take?
We understand the importance of efficient recruiting, but we prioritize quality over speed. We strive to respond promptly throughout the application process. However, due to the large number of applicants being considered, there may occasionally be delays, particularly in scheduling interviews. Please be assured that we continue to strive to ensure a thorough and fair evaluation of all applicants.
What should be the minimum content of my application?
To apply, please send us your application by email to career@5flow.eu, preferably in the form of a well-structured PDF document. Your application should include a detailed CV detailing your educational background, professional experience, relevant projects and skills. Adding an “About Me” page would be a valuable addition. If you are also active as a developer on relevant community platforms such as GitHub or Stack Overflow, you are welcome to provide us with the relevant links.
How does training to become an IT specialist for application development work?
The training to become an IT specialist for application development is a classic dual training course that lasts three years. During this time, the students attend the vocational school in Düren up to two days a week, where they receive theoretical lessons. The knowledge acquired in the classroom is then immediately applied in practical training at 5FLOW in Jülich, the training company. The training ends with a comprehensive examination at the end of the third year.
Everything you need to know about the dual study program in computer science?
If you still think that computer science is only for loners with checkered shirts and glasses, then it’s time to dispel that misconception! If you are looking for more than just an academic degree, a dual degree in computer science is highly recommended. Regular practical phases integrated into our program give you the opportunity to immediately apply the theoretical knowledge you acquire in real-world situations. This advantage is particularly important when it comes to the complicated structures of programming languages and information technologies.
What exactly is Matthews International and SGK?
In 2011, 5FLOW was founded as a brand management solutions software provider within Matthews International Group. As an independent company, 5FLOW works independently. Matthews International is a renowned global company specializing in graphic solutions for branded, memorial and funeral products. SGK, on the other hand, is a cross-media company focused on brand development and activation. A market leader, Matthews International/SGK is publicly traded and employs over 7,100 people in 80 offices in North and South America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
