Senior Fullstack Software Engineer (Java / Spring Boot / Angular)

In the environment of a federal office in the justice sector, IT systems support caseworkers in their processes. These specialized applications are custom developments of an IT service center of the federal administration and are continuously kept up to date both technically and in terms of content. Several agile development teams are responsible, under the lead of the Product Owners, for the maintenance, further development and replacement of the systems.

The project "Elektronisches Urkundenregister" (Electronic Deed Register) creates the basis so that, in accordance with the Federal Act on the Digitalisation of Notarial Deeds (DNG), the original of public deeds can in future be established electronically. The documents are to be stored permanently in a legally compliant, audit-proof, readable manner and protected against unauthorized access. For this purpose, a new application is being implemented in accordance with the latest architecture guidelines.

For the migration and development, we are looking for an experienced Fullstack developer who will be methodically integrated into the team. The key agile roles (PO, SM) are provided by the client.

Responsibilities

• Fullstack development of the new application with Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Java and Kotlin in the backend

• Frontend development with Angular (18 and higher), HTML5 and CSS3, including UI design

• Design and implementation of interfaces with REST and SOAP

• Database development with PostgreSQL and Oracle

• Test automation with Cypress and Playwright

• Participation in the migration of existing systems and data

• Delivery within the agile team and, if necessary, 3rd-level support during office hours

Requirements

• (must-have) Degree in computer science or business informatics (HF, HFP, FH/university BSc/MSc/MAS/NDS, also as a minor subject with at least 30 ECTS); for foreign qualifications, proof of equivalence

• (must-have) At least 5 years of experience as a Java Software Engineer (JSE/JEE or JSE/Spring), of which at least 3 years in projects using Spring as backend technology.

• Several years of experience implementing Spring Boot and Angular applications in agile projects

• Good knowledge of Spring Boot and Spring Framework, Java and Kotlin, REST/SOAP, Angular 18+, HTML5 and CSS3

• Experience with testing frameworks (Cypress/Playwright), in UI design, and with PostgreSQL and Oracle databases

• (must-have) German at least at level C1

• (must-have) Willingness to provide a debt collection register extract, criminal record extract, and undergo a personnel security screening

General Conditions

• Start: 07.12.2026 (at the latest 11.01.2027)

• Duration: 12 - 36 months with extension option

• Workload: 80% - 100% (at least 80%)

• Place of work: Zollikofen / Bern area

• Remote: At least 2 days per week on site in Bern, partial home office possible by arrangement

• Languages: German at least C1

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