IT-Spezialist*innen

About Us

As the primary digitalization partner for the Bundeswehr, we provide stable, secure, and efficient IT services domestically and abroad, from basic operations to mission-critical areas, thereby contributing to the continuous enhancement of the Bundeswehr's command and operational capabilities. With over 8,000 colleagues, we operate and modernize one of the largest and most complex IT infrastructures in Germany. We are looking for responsible IT specialists who are committed to advancing Bundeswehr IT through challenging digitalization projects and thus contributing to Germany's security.

We in the Technology Engineering Team, as part of the Chief Technology Office (CTO), are jointly responsible for the strategic renewal of BWI's service portfolio. Our mission is to develop and operate an AI Service Platform that provides BWI employees with access to state-of-the-art AI technology. To achieve this, we combine innovation and research in Artificial Intelligence with best practices from DevSecOps and MLOps. We are currently building a strong team with expertise in various areas of AI development.

Become part of our team and support us on our shared mission!

Your Tasks

• Architecture and development of the central AI platform using techniques such as MCP, A2A, and AG-UI
• Implementation of LLM-based agents using common Python frameworks (e.g., LangGraph, CrewAI, PydanticAI)
• Development and optimization of the core API for the AI platform (e.g., REST/GraphQL) for integrating ML models
• Ensuring the scalability, reliability, and performance of the API under load (e.g., caching, rate limiting)
• Collaboration with MLOps Engineers to connect models and infrastructure (GPU clusters, Kubernetes)
• Implementation of security mechanisms (API gateways, token authentication)
• Documentation and support for internal and external developers

Your Profile

• Completed Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a comparable field
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience after completing studies is mandatory
• Experience in backend development with Python, Go, Rust, or Java
• Experience in API design such as REST, GraphQL, gRPC, MQTT, or WebSockets
• Experience with on-prem cloud technologies (e.g., Kubernetes) and ML operations frameworks
• Expertise in performance optimization and monitoring (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)
• Experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and storage systems
• Experience with ML models and their integration into APIs
• Fluent German and very good English skills, both written and spoken

We Offer

• We ensure the smooth IT operation and digitalization of the Bundeswehr through varied and socially relevant tasks.
• The goal unites us. A respectful interaction with each other and a great team spirit are fundamental to us.
• BWI offers market-competitive compensation, a secure job, and an award-winning, employer-funded company pension plan.
• You will generally start with 30 days of annual leave, with the option for individual adjustments.
• Through our benefit app, you have a monthly credit and tax benefits for public transport tickets.
• We enable you to balance work and private life, for example, through mobile working or trust-based working hours and the long-term accumulation of a value account for, e.g., a sabbatical.
• We support your professional and personal development through individual measures and free access to LinkedIn Learning.
• In addition to the option to lease a company bike, you benefit from numerous offers in the areas of sports and nutrition.