Overview
Germany's Federal Office of Administration is recruiting IT case officers in Cologne for software-development and digitalization projects, on contracts lasting no later than June 2029, with applications due 21 September 2026.
Full job description
The role advises specialist units on digital processes and architecture, designs and implements digitalization initiatives, takes responsibility for software products, procedures or shared components, performs requirements/change/test/release management, contributes to the BVA software-development infrastructure platform strategy, and supports concepts and advice around the Digi Factory digitalization standard. The source lists TVöD Bund E10 or E11 and an entry salary range of EUR 4,124.53 to 6,326.77 gross, with a possible specialist allowance of up to EUR 1,500 per month after individual assessment. Full-time and part-time arrangements are available.
Requirements & qualifications
Applicants need one of the following: completed IHK training as a Fachinformatiker in application development or systems integration; at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, natural sciences or technology; at least a bachelor's degree in another field plus at least two years of documented experience in IT architecture and software development; or at least three years of documented professional experience in IT architecture and software development. The source also requires strong oral and written communication. Foreign qualifications require evidence of equivalence.
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Verification notes
Primary public INTERAMT BVA posting checked 7 Sep 2026. Offer ID 1486475 / BVA-2026-096, Cologne, hybrid, full-time or part-time, fixed term no later than 30 Jun 2029. The employer provides its official DLZ application portal. Source gives a closing date of 21 Sep 2026 without an authoritative closing clock time.
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