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You drive the technical advancement of IT applications in the BVA, plan releases, conduct efficiency tests, and manage their integration and support.
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Your role in the team
- You drive the technical development of your IT application(s).
- You are responsible for the integration into the BVA infrastructure, including managing the deployment to various test environments via the Linux console.
- You are the interface to external development service providers and testers.
- You communicate with team members, IT operations, and the product owners from the business area.
- You plan and review the releases of your applications.
- You design efficiency tests and ensure the non-functional requirements, especially IT security, of your application(s).
- You analyze and resolve errors within the team and communicate as Third Level Support with users and stakeholders.
- You continuously monitor the product maturity of your application(s), e.g., regarding hardware sizing or technology stack, and assist us in the transformation towards new technologies and methodologies.
Our expectations of you
Education
- a completed IHK apprenticeship as an IT specialist (focus on application development or system integration) or
- a university degree (Bachelor's or FH diploma) in a computer science or related field
- a university degree (Bachelor's or FH diploma) in a different field and demonstrate at least one year of proven professional experience in agile software development or
Qualifications
- You possess one of the following qualifications:
- You possess very good IT skills, e.g., software development, test management and automation, environment management, software architecture.
- Proven oral and written communication skills are required to ensure professional coordination with internal and external contacts. The role demands precise communication and the clear conveyance of information. Therefore, demonstrable secure and professional German language skills at least at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages are necessary.
- You are willing to engage with gender and diversity competence as part of your role.
- A successful extended security clearance (Ü2) in accordance with the Federal Security Clearance Act (SÜG) is required.
Experience
- proven at least two years of professional experience in software development, e.g., with the programming language and development platform Java, and very good knowledge of Linux, databases, or DevOps.
- You have proven at least two years of professional experience in technical activities related to software development, e.g., in object-oriented programming, test automation, Technical Application Management, Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment, or DevOps.
What we offer
- Flexible working hours including home office and flextime from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., subject to operational requirements.
- Reimbursement of relocation expenses.
- Diverse opportunities for further training and professional development.
- Promotion of health with working time bonuses (e.g., sports groups).
- Germany Job Ticket with employer subsidy.
- Supplementary allowance according to § 19b BBesG for state civil servants to compensate for any difference from the previous basic salary.
- Allowances/bonuses for personnel recruitment in accordance with § 16 Abs. 6 TVöD or § 43 BBesG may be granted if the conditions are met.
- Payment of a specialist allowance of up to €1,500 per month may be possible after individual case assessment.
- Possibility of later civil service appointment if the appropriate prerequisites are met.
Benefits
Health, fitness & fun
Work-Life-Integration
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About your employer
The Federal Administrative Office (BVA) is a reliable federal agency that operates under the German Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building, and Home Affairs. It currently employs around 6,000 staff members and handles more than 150 tasks. As a partner to citizens, businesses, agencies, and clubs, the BVA is always ready to offer its services.
- 250+ Employees
- Established Company
- Onsite, Hybrid
- Public Service, Unions
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