Research Associate for Software Development | Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in (m/w/d) im Bereich Softwareentwicklung

Bundesamt für Kartographie und Geodäsie

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Sep 17, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

Join the Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy (BKG) as a Research Associate for Software Development, contributing to the crucial field of digital twins. In this role, you will coordinate and advance software architecture, build and operate an analysis and simulation platform in a cloud environment, and automate data analysis and processing workflows. You'll also integrate these process chains with platforms like Destination Earth and provide IT project support to cooperation partners. This position requires a Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, multi-year experience in software development and system architecture, and knowledge of cloud and container technologies. The role offers flexible working hours, up to 80% mobile work, and opportunities for professional development, making it an attractive opportunity for a skilled software professional.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree or University Diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields

Experience

  • Multi-year experience in software development
  • Multi-year experience in system architecture
  • Experience with workflow management
  • Experience with building data pipelines

Languages

German (Basic)

Additional

  • This is a fixed-term contract for five years. The position is located in Frankfurt a.M. or Leipzig. The selection process includes an interview conducted in German.