Platform Engineer (Software Asset Management)

Quick Facts

• Focus: Software Asset Management (SAM) for the developer workplace
• Work model: flexible working hours with home office and office; 38-hour standard week; flexible time tracking
• Vacation and time off: 30 vacation days; additional days off on Dec 24 and Dec 31

Description

You will build and continuously develop a structured Software Asset Management (SAM) approach for the developer workplace. The role includes creating transparency across software inventory, usage, costs, responsibilities, and license models, and using solid decision-making data. You will support license and compliance audits by documenting system landscapes, processes, and technical interfaces, and by analyzing usage/cost data to identify optimization potential and initiate action when governance is violated.

Responsibilities

• Build and continuously develop structured SAM for the developer workplace
• Create transparency on software inventory, usage, costs, responsibilities, and license models to provide decision support for management
• Support license and compliance audits; document system landscape, processes, and technical interfaces
• Analyze license, usage, and cost data; identify optimization opportunities; initiate measures for governance violations
• Support compliance with license law and contractual requirements; prepare and accompany manufacturer/vendor audits
• Plan and implement patches, updates, upgrades, and system adjustments with internal and external partners
• Communicate updates on SAM for the developer workplace within relevant communities

Requirements

• Completed degree or vocational training with additional qualification in business informatics, IT management, business administration, procurement, controlling, or a comparable field
• Several years of experience in license management and Software Asset Management
• In-depth knowledge of license compliance, vulnerability management, international license requirements, and manufacturer audits
• Analytical thinking, strong numeracy, and assertiveness in compliance topics
• Fluent German and English; strong German (at least B2/C1) in speaking and writing
• Understanding of ITIL processes, especially Configuration, Change, and Asset Management

Benefits

• Flexible working hours; home office and office options
• Standard 38-hour week, time tracking, flexitime
• Life-time working time account
• 30 vacation days plus additional days off on Dec 24 and Dec 31
• 14 monthly salaries or participation in a variable compensation system
• Special payments, employee rates and discount campaigns
• Company pension plan, health management, fitness and sports offers, job ticket, bike leasing
• Family-related support, company restaurant
• Training, promotion, and development via R&V Akademie