Ready for your career take-off?

REWE digital Academy 2025

Get aboard REWE digital Bulgaria.

Our REWE digital Academy is back! Kickstart your IT career with us – completely free of charge. During our 4 week training you’ll receive extensive insights into Java and Spring to become a Junior Software Engineer.

 

Together with other talented students, you’ll learn from some of the most experienced Software Developers from Bulgaria. At the end, you’ll have the exclusive chance to sign your employment contract with us! Are you ready?

 

Then get aboard and apply now until February 12, 2025.

Apply now

4 week free course in Java Fundamentals/Advanced, Spring Framework, Angular

Meaningful programming experience, tech tricks and hacks from experienced developers

Real insights and software solutions from one of the biggest retail companies in the world

Your exclusive chance for an employment contract as Junior Developer at REWE digital Bulgaria

Where?

4 weeks online course
1 week on-site course in Sofia

Who?

At REWE digital, we’re looking for enrolled Software Engineering students who are into Object-oriented programming (OOP) and speak English and Bulgarian.

Who we are

At REWE digital, we develop technologies that inspire. We are developing the digital future of retail for millions of people. Within one of the biggest retail companies in the world, we’re working agile and interdisciplinary in Sofia, Varna, Plovdiv, Cologne, Kiel, Ilmenau, Graz, Malága or Zielona Góra.

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Our values

Our team spirit spurs us on to top technologies every day. We believe in every member of our team and we always put people over processes. Realiability and transparency drive our daily work ahead. Let’s make a difference together.

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Tech stack

We work with cutting-edge technologies including Java, Spring, Microservices, GCP, Kubernetes, Kafka and many more. Our developers are top-notch professionals with a lot of tech experience. What are you waiting for?

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Timeline

Until 12 February
Apply for the academy with CV and self- presentation
February 6th and 10th
Attend to a Q&A webinar
February 14 or 15th
Pass a technical test at on of our offices in Sofia, Plovdiv or Varna
If you pass successfully, expect a phone call for a final interview
Until March 5th
Receive feedback
March 10th
Start course

Kaloyan Marinov

"The most valuable skill that I learned is to always look for innovative ways to solve a problem. People often mistake programming for a set of repetitive actions in similar situations. This does not have to be the case. The beauty of programming is in the ability to choose from a million ways of approaching a certain topic, each with its advantages and disadvantages. Currently, I’m a Junior Software Developer, working on various projects that span backend, frontend, DevOps, and database tasks.Also, I'm taking part in resolving issue tickets and communicating with third-party software and hardware providers.  

 

My advice is to stay proactive and never hesitate to ask questions when something isn’t clear. It’s always better to seek clarity, especially at REWE digital Bulgaria, where everyone is more than willing to assist. Also, don’t hold back on sharing your ideas - you might be surprised at how valuable they can be once they’re out in the open."

Kalina Parleva

"The most valuable takeaway from the Academy was realizing that transitioning from a product role to a developer is not only possible but something I could excel at. The academy provided me with the opportunity to dive deeper into Java, learn Spring from scratch, and expand my database knowledge. This comprehensive training not only enhanced my technical skills but also gave me the confidence to tackle more complex coding challenges than I initially imagined. 

 

What I love most is the welcoming culture and friendly environment. The opportunity to collaborate with and learn from such talented professionals is invaluable. I also value the flexible working hours policy and the option to work from home, which allows me to spend entire weeks working away from Sofia. Additionally, having our office in Sofia next to a park where I can go for a walk and refresh my mind is a wonderful bonus. "

Kaloyan Kondov

"Before joining the Academy, my background as a developer was quite limited. I spent over seven years in the maritime industry and only recently transitioned into IT. The REWE digital Bulgaria Academy was my first hands-on experience in the field, aside from the digital courses and certifications I had completed.

 

The most valuable takeaway from the Academy was realizing that transitioning from a product role to a developer is not only possible but something I could excel at. The academy provided me with the opportunity to dive deeper into Java, learn Spring from scratch, and expand my database knowledge. This comprehensive training not only enhanced my technical skills but also gave me the confidence to tackle more complex coding challenges than I initially imagined."

 

Aleksandar Dimitrov

"The team culture is definitely a people-first one. I love the fact that the focus is on the comfort of all of us, which is the building block of a healthy and productive work environment. 

 

So my advice to you is: Go for it! I know it’s hard to get into the industry right now, but trust me, hard work will always pay off in the end! The academy will teach you many useful things about software development and you will have the opportunity to see and learn how the magic actually happens from people at the company! The skills and knowledge gained here will be valuable in securing a job, regardless of the outcome at the end of the academy!"

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From universities to technologies

After the theory at your university comes the practice with us. No matter where you study, you can apply from all around Bulgaria: Sofia, Blagoevgrad, Ruse, Gabrovo, Plovdiv, Veliko Tarnovo, Shumen, Varna, Burgas, Stara Zagora.

Our Academy Captain

Hristina Kostadinova, PhD

Hristina is a full-time lecturer at the department of Informatics at New Bulgarian University. She has more than 5 years of teaching experience at NBU and American University in Bulgaria. Her focus and experience is in Java Fundamentals and Advanced as well as Web Development with Spring Framework.

Four steps until your spot at REWE digital academy

Before you start with us, we want to get to know you. Your personality is more important to us than your experience. So just show us who you are and secure your academy spot at the Home of IT.

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Prepare your CV and self-presentation

  • Answer e.g. the following questions: 

    • Was there a specific moment when you realized you wanted to become a programmer, and what made you choose this career path?

    • Programming is constantly changing. What motivates you to gain new knowledge, and what learning tools do you prefer?

    • What gives you the most satisfaction when writing code? Is there anything you find challenging?

    • What steps should a junior developer take during their first 24 months of career growth?

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Apply online

Send us your application for the REWE digital Academy via the "Apply now" button. You can choose your preferred form of presentation and upload either a text document up to 500 words per question (PDF), a PowerPoint presentation up to 6 slides (PPT) or a video up to 3 minutes in total (MP4). 

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Upload documents

If you choose to apply via PDF/PPT, simply upload your self-presentation and CV within the Application Form.
If you choose to apply via Video (MP4), please upload your CV within the Application Form and your Video within a Google Drive/Dropbox and send us the link via the Form as well.