Apprenticeship 2026 as IT Specialist for Application Development or System Integration (m/f/d)

Apprenticeship 2026 as IT Specialist for Application Development or System Integration (m/f/d)

We firmly believe that the best ideas arise from maximum collaboration between various experts. And there are quite a few of them at Axel Springer. Did you know that in addition to news media like BILD and WELT, nearly 250 other brands belong to us?

Therefore, we are happy to pass on our knowledge in numerous apprenticeships and study programs. With us, you will gain practical work experience in one of the most innovative companies worldwide. As a media and technology company, we value innovation and state-of-the-art technologies and are looking for employees who are enthusiastic about them. Our numerous companies, products, and projects result in a broad Tech Stack, which we constantly supplement with new technologies.

Curious? You can find more about our projects on GitHub or on our Techblog.

We believe in the future of journalism as a business model and invest in forward-looking technologies. Our five Essentials are the values that connect us and our compass in our commitment to freedom.

Please include the following documents with your application:

• Tabular resume
• Motivation letter and certificates (Abitur/MSA or the last 2 school reports)

Note: The motivation letter and certificates (max. 10 MB per file) can be uploaded on the second page of the application process.

What you will move with us:

• You will acquire and deepen IT knowledge and gain insight into business areas.
• You will learn practical skills, such as developing and programming customer-specific software or testing and improving existing applications.
• Programming languages as well as development tools will play a major role in your daily work.
• You will work side-by-side with various colleagues from the most important IT departments on diverse projects.
• You will have the opportunity to freely shape topics in our numerous subsidiaries and different brands such as WELT and BILD.

What you bring:

• You have successfully completed (or will soon complete) your Abitur, Mittlerer Schulabschluss (MSA), or Fachabitur.
• You are not only at home in the digital world but also enthusiastic about the possibilities of digital media.
• You enjoy working in a team but also take personal responsibility.
• You bring motivation and organizational talent.
• You have the ability to adapt to various topics.
• You have very good German skills (at least C1) and good English skills (at least B2).

What we offer:

• Attractive apprenticeship salary: 1,090 € in the first, 1,150 € in the second, and 1,205 € in the third year of apprenticeship.
• Standard equipment includes a high-performance notebook and a smartphone, which you can also use privately.
• You will go through many different departments with exciting projects.
• Look forward to a diverse and open-minded work environment with various communities and interest groups where you can actively participate.
• The chance to do an internship (Hospitation) at home or abroad.
• FreeLunch! - receive a free lunch daily in one of the great neighborhood restaurants.
• We will prepare you for your intermediate and final exams, enabling numerous career opportunities.
• The option of permanent employment after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Axel Springer National Media & Tech is the central pillar for Tech & Product and Central Functions of Axel Springer's German media offerings. We ensure that our strong national brands (including BILD, WELT) are optimally positioned to advance journalism. We are looking for new colleagues who are not dizzy from our pace of change and who want to actively shape the future of media with their own ideas.

Questions and answers about the application process

The most frequently asked questions and answers can be found in our FAQs: career.axelspringer.com/de/faq

To facilitate readability, we limit ourselves to masculine designations in the text. Nevertheless, diversity is an essential part of our corporate culture! We welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, worldview, disability, age, and sexual orientation and identity.

Information on the representative for severely disabled persons at Axel Springer can be found here: career.axelspringer.com/de/ksbv

Contact person for this position (reference number REF2461Z) is: Kim Hartmann