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Gameforge, a leading publisher of free-to-play online games in Karlsruhe, is offering an apprenticeship as an IT specialist for application development starting September 2026. The role involves planning, designing, and programming various applications, developing user-friendly interfaces, and working with modern software environments. Candidates should be curious, enjoy programming, have basic scripting experience, and possess strong German and English language skills, along with an interest in computer science and mathematics.

<p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">We are one of the leading publishers of free-to-play online games based in Karlsruhe.</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">Are you curious and eager to learn, enjoy programming, and have already created your first small scripts? Then you've come to the right place!</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">Gameforge offers you an apprenticeship as an IT specialist* for application development and will accompany you through all areas of game development. Among other things, you will learn how to program software solutions and ensure the quality of software applications.</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">The apprenticeship lasts three years, takes place at our location in Karlsruhe, and is supplemented by the Heinrich-Hertz-Schule as a vocational school.</p><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">Your Mission</h2><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">You plan, design, and program various programs and applications</li><li class="leading-relaxed">You develop application-appropriate and user-friendly interfaces</li><li class="leading-relaxed">You work with different programming concepts</li><li class="leading-relaxed">You get to know a modern software environment with various systems, tools, and databases</li><li class="leading-relaxed">You can shorten your apprenticeship depending on your prior knowledge and grade point average</li><li class="leading-relaxed">You will work on many exciting projects during your apprenticeship and learn in theory and practice what it takes to be a software developer*</li><li class="leading-relaxed">You can actively shape your apprenticeship by contributing your ideas and suggestions</li></ul><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">Your Skillset</h2><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">You have at least a Mittlere Reife (intermediate secondary school certificate) or a comparable qualification</li><li class="leading-relaxed">You are enthusiastic about all areas of computer science and curious to discover more</li><li class="leading-relaxed">You are already familiar with a programming language and can apply it</li><li class="leading-relaxed">You work carefully and enjoy learning</li><li class="leading-relaxed">You have a great interest in computer science and mathematics</li><li class="leading-relaxed">You have very good German language skills and good English language skills, both spoken and written</li></ul><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">Your Gameforge World</h2><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">An international company awaits you! English is our corporate language, as employees from over 39 nations are part of our team</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Enthusiasm is a top priority for us! We all share a passion for games</li><li class="leading-relaxed">To ensure you can easily reach us and the vocational school, we provide you with a Deutschlandticket (Germany ticket for public transport)</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Your catering is well taken care of! With free breakfast and lunch, as well as our cake days</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Team events, apprentice training, and excursions such as to Gamescom are part of your apprenticeship</li></ul><h3 class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold mt-8 mb-3 text-gray-800">About Gameforge</h3><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">Founded in 2003, Gameforge is a leading Western publisher and operator of popular Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) and browser-based games. Gameforge builds highly active and lasting global communities by supporting players through high-quality LiveOps, providing localized content, dedicated community management, and regularly delivering meaningful updates.</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">Gameforges diverse portfolio of successful game brands offers different worlds with captivating experiences for players from all walks of life: the core MMORPG titles AION Classic, Runes of Magic, and Metin2, the popular anime MMOs Elsword and NosTale, strategy-focused browser games like OGame and Ikariam, and indie titles like Trigon: Space Story and Tiny Thor.</p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">Further information can be found at <a href="https://corporate.gameforge.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-blue-600 hover:text-blue-800 hover:underline transition-colors duration-200">http://corporate.gameforge.com/</a></p><p class="my-4 text-gray-700 leading-relaxed">*Gender irrelevant, we are looking for people with drive and talent.</p><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">What we offer you:</h2><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Individual home office arrangements</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Flexible working hours</li><li class="leading-relaxed">30 vacation days</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Free parking and bicycle parking spaces</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Own gym and personal trainer</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Free breakfast, lunch, and drinks</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Company and team events</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Language courses</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Support in the visa process</li></ul>

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