Information technology specialist, applications development (all genders)

Do you have a soft spot for technology and enjoy analytical thinking? At Fraunhofer, you can give your passion for IT free rein in an exciting vocational training program! You will dive straight into real-world practice, develop applications, solve problems and help make sure everything runs smoothly.

Advanced technology is essential to our research and administration activities. That’s why our IT teams work to make sure everything runs smoothly, from planning and setup to troubleshooting and day-to-day support. If you’re looking for an opportunity to work on the future of tech, you’ve come to the right place!
 

Be the change

You will gain interesting and in-depth insight into the data and IT environment at the world’s leading applied research organization and apply theoretical learning content in practice in a range of ways: 

  • You will use a broad array of programming languages (aBAP, BRF+ and more).
  • You will be involved in customizing activities for one or more SAP applications: FI, FI AA, GTS, VIM, PS, PPM, SD, aBPM, IBSO, BCM connector. 
  • Your tasks will also include requirements and test management, from setting up requirements to analysis and implementation, test management and delivery as part of release management. 
  • Working on tickets will be among your day-to-day tasks — from dispatching to analysis and processing through to moving urgent changes directly into the live system.
     

Minimum qualifications

  • Preferably, you have a general secondary school diploma (Mittlerer Schulabschluss (or equivalent) if obtained in the German system) or higher education entrance qualification (Abitur or Fachhochschulreife if obtained in the German system).
  • You are excited about everything related to computers, hardware and software and are already familiar with the rudiments of the field. 
  • You have a rapid grasp of new information and a logical mindset and enjoy working as part of a team.
  • You rise to the occasion when faced with tricky issues.
  • We also welcome those who have completed some higher education, ideally in STEM, but not finished a degree.