Schwarz IT is the technological heartbeat of the Schwarz Group, one of the world's leading retail organizations with over 575,000 employees and 13,900 stores across more than 30 countries. With annual revenue exceeding 167 billion euros, Schwarz IT manages the entire digital infrastructure and software solutions for the Group's retail divisions Lidl and Kaufland, as well as Schwarz Produktion, PreZero, and Schwarz Digits. The company has established itself as one of Germany's largest IT players, covering the complete food value chain through state-of-the-art digital solutions and services.
Operating from multiple international locations including Germany, Spain, Bulgaria, and Romania, Schwarz IT delivers comprehensive IT expertise spanning classic software development, IT consulting, artificial intelligence applications, and IT security. The organization employs a solution-driven approach built on partnership, ownership, vision-driven innovation, and enthusiasm. Schwarz IT manages critical technology platforms including SAP systems, Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure, STACKIT (the European sovereign cloud), and enterprise security platforms. The company serves as the backbone for one of Europe's largest retail groups, processing operations for 6 billion customers while maintaining excellence in quality, stability, and cost-effectiveness.