“Research for a life without cancer" is our mission at the German Cancer Research Center. We investigate how cancer develops, identify cancer risk factors and look for new cancer prevention strategies. We develop new methods with which tumors can be diagnosed more precisely and cancer patients can be treated more successfully. Every contribution counts – whether in research, administration or infrastructure. This is what makes our daily work so meaningful and exciting.

The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) plays a leading role in the digital transformation of life and health sciences. Its goal is to better understand cancer and to develop innovative approaches for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. Cutting-edge information technologies are of particular importance at DKFZ in this context.

The HIFIS (Helmholtz Federated IT Services) project of the Helmholtz Association aims to improve research collaboration in Germany by providing a unified, secure, and efficient IT infrastructure for data exchange, communication, and cloud computing. It integrates various services such as data storage, identity management, and collaboration tools to simplify scientific workflows and support interdisciplinary research. HIFIS also emphasizes open-source software and high standards in data protection and security in order to foster a coherent research environment within the Helmholtz Association and beyond.

To join our HIFIS team at DKFZ, we are seeking for the next possible date a highly motivated Software Developer / Cloud Engineer.

Reference number: 2025-0205

• You will work with scientist of different disciplines to understand their needs and find technical solutions.
• You will be responsible for the provisioning, consulting, and support of web-based cloud services within the HIFIS environment.
• You will administer and continuously develop the platforms in a Linux-based infrastructure.
• You will design concepts and plan the architecture for microservice-oriented service delivery.
• You will support the administration and modernization of the existing cloud infrastructure.
• You will manage the integration of cloud services with central and federated authentication systems.
• You will independently develop solution concepts to address complex technical requirements.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• holds a completed master’s degree, preferably in computer science, or has equivalent qualifications.
• brings professional experience in IT environments, ideally within private cloud infrastructures.
• has practical experience with software development including in one of the following languages: Python, Java, C, C++.
• has initial experience with DevOps, Kubernetes, and microservices.
• communicates confidently and professionally.
• has excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and ideally German.
• demonstrates a structured way of thinking, strong organizational skills, abstraction ability, and high commitment, and works well in a team.
• is used to working reliably, efficiently, and independently.

• Excellent framework conditions: state-of-the-art equipment and oppor­tunities for inter­national networking at the highest level
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Flexible working hours
• Remuneration according to TV-L incl. occupational pension plan and capital-forming payments
• Possibility of mobile work and part-time work
• Family-friendly working environ­ment
• Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket
• Unleash your full potential: targeted offers for your personal development to further develop your talents
• Our Corporate Health Manage­ment Program offers a holistic approach to your well-being

Dr. Ivo Buchhalter
Phone: +49 6221 42-3566

he position is initially limited to 2 years with the possibility of prolongation.

Application Deadline: 15.08.2025

Applications by e-mail cannot be accepted.
Please also note that we cannot return applications submitted by post.

Are you interested?
Then become part of the DKFZ and join us in contributing to a life without cancer!

We are convinced that an innovative research and working environment thrives on the diversity of its employees. Therefore, we welcome applications from talented people, regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical ability, religion and age. People with severe disabilities are given preference if they have the same aptitude.

Notice: We are subject to the regulations of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG). Therefore, all our employees must provide proof of immunity against measles.

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