Job Description
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!
DLT developer for the digital euro
Location: Frankfurt am Main, Berlin
Position: Full-time (part-time generally possible), permanent position
Job ID: 2025_0516_02
In an environment that encourages innovation and experimentation and maintains flat hierarchies, you will make use of your DLT 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.
- As a DLT 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 DLT solutions and in programming smart contracts.
- 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.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in computer science or equivalent educational qualification or comparable knowledge based on at least three years of professional experience
- At least two years' professional experience in software development, including programming and/or DLT development
- Experience of working with DLT platforms (preferably Hyperledger Fabric), including programming smart contracts
- Basic knowledge of API development
- 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
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 €60,000 to €81,000, 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