Senior Backend Developer | 14-008-2026 Senior Backend Entwickler*in

Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund

Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
Published Feb 13, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Senior Backend Developer for the German Pension Insurance (Deutsche Rentenversicherung), you will play a pivotal role in the digital transformation of public administration services. Working within the 'Online Agency' division, you will join interdisciplinary, agile product teams focused on developing and maintaining end-to-end online services for millions of private customers. Your day-to-day responsibilities include the design and implementation of Java-based backends, analyzing complex customer requirements, and collaborating closely with interface teams for core systems. You will be instrumental in ensuring high software quality through automated testing and the evolution of development standards. This position is particularly attractive for those seeking a mission-driven role in 'Gov-Tech,' offering the stability of public service (TV EntgO-DRV) combined with modern technologies like Kubernetes and OpenShift. The role provides a unique opportunity to establish user-centric digital solutions, such as online pension applications, as the new standard for German citizens.

Required Skills

Education

University degree (Bachelor, Diploma) in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a comparable field; alternatively, completed vocational training or advanced further education in the IT sector.

Experience

  • Long-term professional experience in software development within interdisciplinary, agile teams
  • Extensive experience with backend technologies specifically Java, JavaEE, or Spring
  • Several years of experience in API design for REST or SOAP-based interfaces
  • Proven experience with quality assurance tools and methodologies
  • Practical experience with database systems and containerization technologies

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • The position requires very good written and spoken German skills. Candidates in the final selection process will be required to participate in an interview. The role is based in Berlin and offers both full-time and part-time options under a permanent contract.