Two developers for DLT-based solutions in the area of the digital euro

The Deutsche Bundesbank is a special type of bank: as an integral part of the European System of Central Banks, the work we do from day to day creates the conditions for a stable euro and a functioning economy. We're turning to digital innovation to actively shape the future of money. Join our strong team of reliable and responsible individuals to help take the euro into the digital age

Two developers for DLT-based solutions in the area of the digital euro

Location: Frankfurt am Main, Berlin Position: Full-time (part-time generally possible), permanent position Job ID: 2025_0882_02

The Deutsche Bundesbank is playing a decisive role in shaping the future of European payments. In our Directorate General Digital Euro, we deal with the development of central bank digital currency (CBDC) and are thereby helping to ensure that payments can be made safely and efficiently in the future. Distributed ledger technology (DLT) plays an important role in this.

In an environment that encourages innovation and experimentation and maintains flat hierarchies, you will make use of your software development expertise and play an instrumental role in the digital transformation of payments. This role gives you the freedom to develop new ideas and actively contribute to the payment systems of the future. If you are interested in laying the foundations for central bank digital currency in our Directorate General Digital Euro and in advancing the national and international discussion on the subject, we look forward to receiving your application.

Valuable work: your role with us

• As a developer, you will help to implement DLT-based solutions for central bank digital currency.
• This role goes beyond traditional development work – here, you will be helping to shape the future of European payments.
• You will assist in developing and implementing back-end and front-end systems that integrate both blockchain technology and traditional payment systems.
• Your work will help to improve the efficiency and security of our digital payment solutions and promote their integration into existing payment systems.
• In this context, you will be working closely with various stakeholders.
• Interested? You can find out more about the digital euro at Digital euro | Deutsche Bundesbank.

Unique assets: your skills and qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a STEM field or comparable knowledge based on at least three years of professional experience
• At least 2 years' professional experience in software development, ideally in both back-end and front-end development
• Knowledge of back-end programming languages such as Go, Rust, Java, TypeScript and Python
• Knowledge of front-end programming languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, ideally also experience in front-end development using React or Angular
• Basic knowledge of working with distributed ledger technologies (DLT)
• Basic knowledge of API development
• Basic knowledge of the development of cloud-native applications, including containerisation (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
• Basic knowledge of IT security (e.g. cryptography)
• Basic understanding of CI/CD practices and version control systems (e.g. Git)
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills
• Ability to organise work tasks independently and work in a team within an agile environment
• Very good English and good German communication skills

Valuable work, generously rewarded

Remuneration and prospects

Remuneration that corresponds to pay grade E 11 of the wage agreement for the public sector (Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst – TVöD) (approximately €61,700 to €83,800, depending on your level of experience), bonuses for exceptional performance, future-oriented public sector job offering reliable working conditions, international working environment, varied tasks, opportunity to gain civil servant status or maintain existing civil servant status (up to A 11), extensive range of training opportunities

New work

Extensive options for working from home within Germany (generally up to 60 % of total working hours), good provision of technical equipment (e.g. smartphone, notebook), friendly and respectful working environment, 39-hour working week, 30 days of annual leave, flexible and predictable working hours, work-life balance

Extra benefits

Free Deutschlandticket as a JobTicket, good transport links (bus and train), central location, workplace health management scheme, health and sports courses, staff canteen

Interested in enriching our team?

Then we look forward to receiving your application. If you still have questions that you would like answered before you apply, simply get in touch with the contact person(s) listed below.

For questions about the application process

Ms Christina Geißler,

For questions about the role

Dr Besfort Shala,

Please use job ID 2025_0882_02 to apply by 5 October 2025 using our online application tool.

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Diversity and equal opportunities are important to us. Where candidates are equally qualified for the position, preference will be given to applicants with a disability. The Bundesbank also promotes gender equality in the workplace, especially when filling leadership positions. We therefore particularly welcome applications from women.

Further information

• Digital euro
• Trigger Solution