Senior Software Engineer (f/m/d)
Permanent Employment · Full time or Part time · Berlin + hybrid
Your Mission
You build it, you run it, you own it - as a Senior Software Engineer, you are responsible for the development and operation of software in one of our projects. If TDD, Continuous Delivery, and a well-thought-out DevSecOps approach are important to you, then we should get to know each other. Check out our blog article for more information on software development at DigitalService.
More About The Job
- Work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary project team where you not only develop and build software but also actively operate it.
- Define milestones for each iteration in close collaboration with the team and take responsibility for achieving them.
- The focus is on writing high-quality code, using technologies such as Java, Spring, Typescript/Javascript, or React/Vue, depending on the project.
- Ensure the quality of your code by emphasizing design patterns, (automated) tests, scalability, maintainability, data security, and efficiency.
- Collaborate closely with the product team to ensure that the software meets all security and privacy requirements.
Your Profile
- You bring comprehensive experience in software development and operating complex systems.
- You feel comfortable in both backend and frontend development and master technologies such as Java, Spring, Typescript/Javascript, React/Vue, and are eager to continuously learn.
- You have gained initial experience in mentoring or coaching and aspire to take on disciplinary leadership responsibilities. You are comfortable with Infrastructure as Code.
- You prefer working in agile teams and value constructive discussions and regular feedback.
- You are results-oriented and bring a strong intrinsic motivation to improve digital aspects of administration.
- In communication, both in German and English, you are at least at a B2 level and feel comfortable speaking both languages.
- If you're interested, feel free to take on our frontend or backend coding challenge as part of your application. We don't require a cover letter.
Why us?
- We offer you a lot of responsibility, varied tasks and exciting creative opportunities with a team that is driven by a mission and shares a common vision: To develop digital solutions for and with the federal administration.
- You have the unique opportunity to be part of a "start-up within the government" and work in a dynamic and agile way.
- Flexible arrangement for mobile working and an open-space office in the heart of Berlin - with startup-typical healthy snacks, drinks and a beautiful roof terrace.
- You can choose which operating system you work with. We work with Mac, Linux and Windows computers.
- Your mental health is important to us. With nilo.health we support you to take care of your well-being.
- We offer you a market-oriented salary and an annual learning budget up to max. 2000€ and up to 5 free days - no matter which role or seniority level. You can also take your budget for language courses, if needed.
- You have the opportunity for a company pension plan with attractive conditions and employer subsidy.
We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment. We, therefore, welcome all applications - regardless of religion, nationality, (ethnic) origin, gender, age, ideology, sexual identity, or disability.
We only check incoming applications for their professional qualifications and the key qualifications required for the respective position.
Therefore, we ask you to refrain from including a photo of yourself in your CV, as well as information about your place of residence, age, gender, marital status, or similar.
Your contact person
Do you have any questions for us? Your contact person is Philipp (philipp.christmann@digitalservice.bund.de).
About us
As a federally owned limited liability company (GmbH), DigitalService is a 100% subsidiary of the federal government and works directly with federal ministries and federal agencies. We do not work for profit, but for the good cause: for a digital Germany.
We develop digital products that facilitate interaction between citizens and the administration and promote trust. To do this, we bring together interdisciplinary teams from software development, design and product management with the federal administration.
We work user-centered and iteratively develop the best possible solution. With our fellowship programs Tech4Germany and Work4Germany, we accompany the necessary change in working methods and culture.
What does the work at DigitalService look like? Exciting insights are provided in our Blog (in German).