Digitalizing Germany. Together.

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Our assignment

Together with the administration, we are building a digital government with its own resources. As equal partners, we empower the administration in its journey to shape its own digital transformation.

Agile. Flexible. Dynamic: Culturally, we operate like a start-up, yet organizationally, we are “right in the middle.”

As a federally owned limited company, DigitalService is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Federal Republic of Germany and collaborates directly with federal ministries and authorities. We don't work for profit, but for a good cause: a digital Germany.

Our approach

In addition to our own product development, we are advancing the digital transformation of public administration by advocating for better framework conditions for digital product development.

To achieve this, we focus on what really matters and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure that the vision of a digital Germany with a modern public administration becomes a reality more quickly. Initially at the federal level, but then quickly in every local government office thanks to the momentum and ideas created. Our motto: Change through delivery.

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Our values

Focus on impact

We solve real problems and always start by understanding the problem. How we work is set. But what we build, we develop step by step. We know that we have to prioritize to have an impact. One of our guiding questions is therefore “What are we saying no to in order to say yes to this?”. What counts is the right outcome and the measurable added value we create.

Care to challenge

Because we are passionate about working for a digital Germany, we are not content with simple answers. We consistently and empathetically challenge existing standards, structures, work results and behaviors to continuously improve them. We give each other both positive and critical feedback as equals – specifically and constructively. Our goal: the best possible solution.

Take ownership

We take ownership for our tasks, responsibilities, and the results we produce – from start to finish. This means more to us than just checking off a to-do list: one part of our responsibilities is to proactively involve key stakeholders, to clarify, and align on expectations. We drive things forward, make decisions, and ensure we learn from them. As an organization, we create the necessary clarity in roles and structures.

Open by default

We share decisions and findings as well as the results of our work openly and transparently by default – both internally and externally. Transparency not only nurtures trust: we are convinced that an open approach to our work also encourages a proactive exchange, thus producing better results.

Embrace diverse perspectives

We are convinced that we can only produce good results by understanding, considering, and promoting diverse perspectives. In our work, we therefore look at challenges from multiple angles. Targeted to specific groups and with the diversity of the population in mind, we advocate for solutions that simplify life for everyone in Germany.

Dare to learn

The best solutions are created in practice, not on paper. That's why we try things out and learn from them instead of overthinking them. We focus on pragmatic solutions that generate quick insights. Our attitude and approach are characterized by humility, curiosity and openness.

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Benefits you can look forward to.

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Help shape the digital public administration

Work on projects for the common good. Enlist with us in our mission to develop services that work better for everyone.

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Flexible mobile office

Our place of work is Berlin. In a hybrid work environment, we also offer the possibility for flexible, mobile working. However, you would need to be with us regularly for important appointments & events.

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Learning and development

We support you in achieving your personal development goals with an annual and individually applicable training budget as well as various internal pieces of training.

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Mental health

Your mental health is important to us. On the nilo.health platform, for example, you will receive individual support in 1:1 sessions with various experts.

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Company pension scheme

You have the opportunity to conclude a company pension scheme with attractive conditions and an employer allowance.

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Choose your own hardware

Our teams know best what they need to produce their best work. That's why we let everyone choose the hardware that best suits their needs.

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Office in the heart of Berlin

The only thing we love more than our office near Moritzplatz is the roof terrace that comes with it – and moreover: delicious snacks and drinks.

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30 days of holiday & workation

It is important to recharge your batteries. That's why we offer 30 days of annual holiday on top of Berlin's bank holidays – and up to six weeks of workation.

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Urban Sports Club & more

Every month, you will receive a €50 voucher in addition to your salary, which you can use flexibly – for fitness, technology, mobility, or food. The choice is yours!

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Jörg, Project Lead

Just because I'm a Project Lead doesn't mean there's a hierarchy.

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Annemie, Talent Acquisition Partnerin

I see a great sense of unity and a strong display of empowerment within our team.

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Frederike, Software Engineer

Writing code means a lot of freedom, influence and responsibility.

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“Berlin's best: employers and training companies 2024”

According to a study conducted by Sozialwissenschaftliches Institut Schad GmbH on behalf of the Tagesspiegel, DigitalService is currently one of the top employers in Berlin. The assessment was based on aspects such as working time models, health protection, benefits, new work, equal opportunities and development opportunities.

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Open positions

Senior Platform Engineer (all genders)
Permanent Employment · Full time or Part time · Berlin + hybrid

Does DigitalService also offer internships?

We are currently not offering any internships – not even as part of mandatory or voluntary programs.

Why? Because we do not currently have the necessary resources or learning and teaching facilities in our projects to supervise you and meet our standards.

We know how important it is to gain early insights into the world of work – and we are looking into whether we can create suitable programs in the future.