IT Specialist for Application Development and IT Operations | Informatiker*in m/w/d

Umweltbundesamt Dessau-Roßlau

Merseburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Deutschland
Published Mar 20, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role is based at the National Center for Environmental and Nature Conservation Information (umwelt.info) and focuses on the integration of metadata into the environmental portal. Day-to-day, you will be responsible for developing new web functions, programming in languages such as Rust, PHP, and Python, and ensuring the smooth operation of a cloud-based IT infrastructure. A significant part of the role involves optimizing the ecological footprint of the IT systems, maintaining data processing pipelines, and training application-specific AI models. This position is ideal for those who enjoy working in interdisciplinary teams on socially relevant projects related to sustainability and digitalization. It offers the stability of the German public service, including flexible working hours, mobile work options, and comprehensive social benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for professionals looking for a meaningful impact in the environmental sector.

Required Skills

Education

University degree (Bachelor, Diploma) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, or a completed vocational training as an IT Specialist (Fachinformatiker) with several years of experience.

Experience

  • Professional experience in application development and programming
  • Experience in IT infrastructure operations, including monitoring and failure management
  • Several years of professional experience required if applying with a vocational training background (Fachinformatiker)
  • Experience in cloud-based environments and web application management
  • Experience in conceptual tasks within interdisciplinary teams

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • The position is permanent and full-time. Candidates must be willing to work within the German public service framework. Specifically welcomes applications from people with disabilities and women.