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Welcome to Hacon, a leading IT company in the field of digital mobility solutions. As an independently managed company, we are part of Siemens Mobility. Whenever you travel by public transport in Europe, you have already got to know us and our work. At our headquarters in Hanover and at other locations, we have over 500 employees developing software that helps transportation companies worldwide to make sustainable travel as easy as possible. Whether by train, bus, bike or e-scooter: we make mobility easy. Our software solutions helps transport companies to ensure that travelers can travel comfortably and seamlessly: It includes everything from travel planning, reservations, mobility apps and mobile ticketing to comprehensive MaaS solutions and on-demand services. Your work has a direct impact on millions of people and contributes to greener, efficient and connected mobility. The role is within the HAFAS.engine team. The HAFAS.engine product offers a powerful API to mobility platforms, enabling web apps and mobile apps to provide journey planning and other mobility information functionalities to travelers. The core of HAFAS.engine is its routing capabilities, complemented by features like departure boards for public transport and live locations of shared vehicles. HAFAS.engine is utilized by major traveler information systems in Europe (e.g. DB, SBB, ÖBB, SNCF, RENFE, RMV, BVG) and around the world.Join us and shape the future of mobility with us!

As a (Senior) Backend Software Developer (d/f/m), you will develop HAFAS.engine, the backend of our travel planning and information system. Your responsibilities will include:

Your Role:

• Develop and enhance the backend of both, our new and existing routing stacks.
• Work on all aspects of the routing stack, from data management and business logic to configurability and service provider integrations, ensuring a seamless experience.
• Deliver clear and reliable solutions that handle the complexities of both public and individual transport data.
• Prioritize quality management and help implement changes thoughtfully and carefully.
• Focus on overall performance, considering scalability and cloud-readiness.
• Understand use-cases and guide product management in defining standards and shaping configurations.

• Completed studies in computer science or a comparable field, alternatively relevant professional experience in software development.
• You have solid knowledge and multiple years of experience in C, modern C++, and/or Java
• You know and apply current methods of software development, feel confident in an agile environment and have experience with relevant tools, e.g. git.
• You understand complex problems and can translate necessary requirements into efficient and modular functionalities of a standard product.
• You have very good English language skills, German is a big plus.

Our Offer: 

In our office in Hanover we offer: 

• Family-friendly culture: Hybrid work, flexible working hours, 30 days of vacation, childcare subsidy and open-door policy.
• Stay mobile throughout the day: nationwide travel pass in Germany (Deutschland-Ticket) and bike leasing (Jobrad).
• Stay active and relaxed: Gym & access to medical massages.
• Upskilling and professional development: Internal knowledge sharing & Siemens My Learning World.
• Financial benefits: Siemens share matching program
• Healthy and delicious during the day: Bahlsen canteen & snack room.
• Celebrate and build teams together: Summer & christmas parties, team events like "Hacon on Tour" & "Hacon on Top."
• Office Location: Centrally located on Lister Meile with a rooftop terrace where you can enjoy BBQs

Welcome to Hacon, a leading IT company in the field of digital mobility solutions. As an independently managed company, we are part of Siemens Mobility. Whenever you are traveling with public transportation in Europe, you have already encountered us and our work. In our headquarter in Hannover, Berlin, and other locations, we develop software with over 500 employees that helps transportation providers worldwide make travel as easy as possible for their passengers. We love the idea that our solutions help establish public transportation as a genuine and environmentally friendly alternative to owning a car.

Across the globe, trains rely on our software to plan their schedules. We provide essential support to railway operators through our B2B software solution known as the Train Planning System (TPS). This system assists in managing timetables, tracks, and infrastructure for their extensive railway networks. We are responsible for getting these trains on the tracks, offering adaptable and customizable solutions for both passenger and freight transportation. Your work has an immediate impact on millions of people and contributes to the creation of environmentally friendly, efficient, and connected mobility.

Join us and shape the future of mobility with us! 

We are looking for a Senior Sales Manager (d/w/m) Software TPS to support our TPS Sales Team.

Your Tasks

• In your role as Sales Manager, you develop long term relationships with our customers, usually together with our local / regional team.
• You master Software TPS portfolio, co-ordinate with PLM and System Management to achieve optimal solutions. In general, this comprises TPS.plan, TPS.live, TPS.trackworks, TPS.yards.
• You monitor the market from an entrepreneurial point of view and establish consistent customer strategy. You independently develop and prioritize opportunities and turn them into successful projects. This comprises negotiation and general interaction with customers and partners.
• You develop and evaluate alternative business models to generate new business with customers.
• You lead multi-disciplinary bid teams for medium and large opportunities across various locations and guide project teams during delivery phase.
• You provide continuous transparency on market and opportunity development to the management

Your Profile

• Degree in Software Engineering, Engineering or related technical discipline
• Experience with planning processes within the rail industry relevant for Software TPS portfolio and technical understanding of software design and development processes
• Preferably experience with core elements of SW TPS portfolio or similar competitor products
• Track record and experience of at least eight years of sales / business development / system management or comparable, customer facing function in the rail industry
• Understanding of market mechanisms and stakeholders, personal network within rail industry
• Project management experience is a further asset
• Open to travel of about 25% to your customers, external and internal partners and fairs / events
• Entrepreneurial spirit, customer first attitude and structured way of working
• Excellent knowledge of English both written and spoken; German knowledge is a further asset
• Your are willing to work from our office in Hanover for several days a week

Welcome to Hacon, a leading IT company in the field of digital mobility solutions. We are a 100% subsidiary of Siemens Mobility. As an independently managed company, we are part of Siemens Mobility. Whenever you are traveling with public transportation in Europe, you have already encountered us and our work. In our headquarter in Hannover, Berlin, and other locations, we develop software with over 500 employees that helps transportation providers worldwide make travel as easy as possible for their passengers. We love the idea that our solutions help establish public transportation as a genuine and environmentally friendly alternative to owning a car.

Whether by train, bus, bicycle, or e-scooter: We make mobility easy. Our software solutions support transportation companies in ensuring that travelers have a comfortable and seamless journey – from trip planning to reservations, mobility apps, mobile ticketing, to comprehensive MaaS (Mobility as a Service) solutions and on-demand offerings. Your work has an immediate impact on millions of people and contributes to the creation of environmentally friendly, efficient, and connected mobility.

Join us and shape the future of mobility with us! 

Our Offer

At our office location in Hanover we offer you:

• Family-friendly culture: Hybrid work, flexible working hours, 30 days of vacation, childcare subsidy and open-door policy.
• Stay mobile throughout the day: nationwide travel pass in Germany (Deutschland-Ticket) and bike leasing (Jobrad).
• Stay active and relaxed: Gym & access to medical massages.
• Upskilling and professional development: Internal knowledge sharing & Siemens My Learning World.
• Financial benefits: Siemens share matching program
• Healthy and delicious during the day: Bahlsen canteen & snack room.
• Celebrate and build teams together: Summer & christmas parties, team events like "Hacon on Tour" & "Hacon on Top."
• Office Location: Centrally located on Lister Meile with a rooftop terrace where you can enjoy BBQs

Welcome to Hacon, a leading IT company in the field of digital mobility solutions. As an independently managed company, we are part of Siemens Mobility. Whenever you travel by public transport in Europe, you have already got to know us and our work. At our headquarters in Hanover and at other locations, we have over 500 employees developing software that helps transportation companies worldwide to make sustainable travel as easy as possible. Whether by train, bus, bike or e-scooter: we make mobility easy. Our software solutions helps transport companies to ensure that travelers can travel comfortably and seamlessly: It includes everything from travel planning, reservations, mobility apps and mobile ticketing to comprehensive MaaS solutions and on-demand services. Your work has a direct impact on millions of people and contributes to greener, efficient and connected mobility. The role is within the HAFAS.engine team. The HAFAS.engine product offers a powerful API to mobility platforms, enabling web apps and mobile apps to provide journey planning and other mobility information functionalities to travelers. The core of HAFAS.engine is its routing capabilities, complemented by features like departure boards for public transport and live locations of shared vehicles. HAFAS.engine is utilized by major traveler information systems in Europe (e.g. DB, SBB, ÖBB, SNCF, RENFE, RMV, BVG) and around the world.Join us and shape the future of mobility with us!

As a (senior) software developer with focus routing algorithm, you will develop HAFAS.engine, the backend of our travel planning and information system. Your responsibilities will include:

Your Role:

• Design and develop innovative routing algorithms, while enhancing our existing solutions.
• Focus on algorithms for public transport routing in C++, integrating street network routing, and related functionality like name autocomplete and geometric questions - during both preparation and request processing.
• Deliver clear and reliable solutions that handle the diverse data-driven needs of our customers.
• Prioritize quality management and help implement changes thoughtfully and carefully.
• Consider performance in core algorithms, while keeping the overall solution in mind.
• Understand use-cases and advise product management in defining the product standards

• Completed studies in engineering, mathematics, computer science or a comparable field, alternatively relevant professional experience in software development.
• You are passionate about transforming the way we travel by creating the travel information systems of the future.
• Deep understanding of the mobility ecosystem and its actors.
• Strong algorithmic background with a first experience in routing algorithms for public transport and intermodal routing.
• The ability to understand and build complex logic, while also breaking down these topics to be explainable to our B2B customers and travelers.
• Experience in software development in C++ or Java or similar.
• Good presentation skills to internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent English communication skills, German is a big plus.

Our Offer: 

In our office in Hanover we offer: 

• Family-friendly culture: Hybrid work, flexible working hours, 30 days of vacation, childcare subsidy and open-door policy.
• Stay mobile throughout the day: nationwide travel pass in Germany (Deutschland-Ticket) and bike leasing (Jobrad).
• Stay active and relaxed: Gym & access to medical massages.
• Upskilling and professional development: Internal knowledge sharing & Siemens My Learning World.
• Financial benefits: Siemens share matching program
• Healthy and delicious during the day: Bahlsen canteen & snack room.
• Celebrate and build teams together: Summer & christmas parties, team events like "Hacon on Tour" & "Hacon on Top."
• Office Location: Centrally located on Lister Meile with a rooftop terrace where you can enjoy BBQs

Welcome to Hacon, a leading IT company in the field of digital mobility solutions. We are a 100% subsidiary of Siemens Mobility. As an independently managed company, we are part of Siemens Mobility. Whenever you are traveling with public transportation in Europe, you have already encountered us and our work. In our headquarter in Hannover, Berlin, and other locations, we develop software with over 500 employees that helps transportation providers worldwide make travel as easy as possible for their passengers. We love the idea that our solutions help establish public transportation as a genuine and environmentally friendly alternative to owning a car.

Whether by train, bus, bicycle, or e-scooter: We make mobility easy. Our software solutions support transportation companies in ensuring that travelers have a comfortable and seamless journey – from trip planning to reservations, mobility apps, mobile ticketing, to comprehensive MaaS (Mobility as a Service) solutions and on-demand offerings. Your work has an immediate impact on millions of people and contributes to the creation of environmentally friendly, efficient, and connected mobility.

Join us and shape the future of mobility with us! 

We are looking for a Technical Writer / UX Writer (d/f/m) to join our product team. In your role, you will be responsible for these topics: 

Your Tasks 

• Develop comprehensive documentation for internal and external use, including user guides, release notes, API documentation, and knowledge base articles, to support our products and empower users. 
• Collaborate closely with designers, product managers and QA specialists to understand product requirements and user needs and create text content that fulfils those needs
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to ensure that content and design are aligned and contribute to a cohesive user experience.
• Review and provide feedback on product designs and prototypes from a content perspective, ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment with brand voice and tone.
• Continuously iterate and improve upon existing content and documentation based on user feedback, usability testing, and data analysis.
• Manage the localisation and translation of UX text content for international audiences
• Conduct research to stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in UX writing, technical communication, and accessibility.

Your Profile

• In addition to your completed studies in journalism, technical writing, UX design, or a related field, you have practical experience as a UX writer, technical writer, content strategist, or in a similar role in a SaaS software company or digital product environment.
• You have strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills in English (German is an advantage), with a keen eye for detail and the ability to distill complex information into clear and concise content.
• You can understand complex technical concepts and explaining them in simple terms
• You have a deep understanding of UX principles and best practices, with a focus on usability, accessibility, and inclusive design.
• You are competent in using content management systems (CMS), version control systems (e.g., Git), and documentation tools (e.g., Confluence, Jira). Proficiency I using Figma is advantageous.
• You have excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts and ideas to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment and familiarity with Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) is a plus.

Benefits

At our location in Hanover we offer you, among other things:

• Family-friendly culture: Hybrid work, flexible working hours, 30 days of vacation, childcare subsidy and open-door policy.
• Stay mobile throughout the day: nationwide travel pass in Germany (Deutschland-Ticket) and bike leasing (Jobrad).
• Stay active and relaxed: Gym & access to medical massages.
• Upskilling and professional development: Internal knowledge sharing & Siemens My Learning World.
• Financial benefits: Siemens share matching program
• Healthy and delicious during the day: Bahlsen canteen & snack room.
• Celebrate and build teams together: Summer & christmas parties, team events like "Hacon on Tour" & "Hacon on Top."
• Office Location: Centrally located on Lister Meile with a rooftop terrace where you can enjoy BBQs

Interested? If you would like some more information about us before apllying, check our Homepage: https://www.hacon.de/en/

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We look forward to receiving your complete application documents, including your salary expectations. 

Hacon Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH attaches great importance to equal opportunities. We welcome applications from people with disabilities.