Java Software Developer | Wirtschaftsinformatiker (m/w/d)

Bundesamt für Familie und zivilgesellschaftliche Aufgaben

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Dec 17, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role involves working as a Java Software Developer within the IT Development department of the Federal Office for Family Affairs and Civil Society Functions (BAFzA), a key social agency in Germany. The developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing new and existing Java-based web applications, managing SQL databases, and serving as a technical contact person within the IT team. Key requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience, at least two years of proven Java programming expertise, and practical experience with modern frameworks like JSF (Angular.JS/PrimeFaces) and Spring. The ideal candidate will also be proficient in developing Microservices/Webservices using REST interfaces and experienced with agile methodologies (TDD) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jira, Git, Maven, Jenkins). This position is initially fixed-term until the end of 2028 but offers a long-term perspective for permanent employment, combined with the potential for an attractive IT specialist allowance.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a comparable field of study

Experience

  • At least two years of applied experience in Java programming
  • Professional experience in software development in a professional environment
  • Experience with JSF frameworks (Angular.JS and/or PrimeFaces) and Spring framework
  • Experience in the development and design of Micro- and Webservices with REST interfaces
  • Experience with version management, build processes/Continuous Integration, and common software development systems (Jira, Git, Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, Nexus, Docker, Kubernetes or similar)

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to undergo a security clearance check according to the Federal Security Clearance Act (SÜG). For foreign university degrees, proof of recognition by the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) is required.