Strong roots, the drive for growth, and a passion for innovation – that is GFOS, a family-owned technology company in its second generation. Since our foundation in 1988, we have continuously strived for excellence and innovation in everything we do. Today, we are an internationally leading HR tech provider of professional SaaS solutions for Workforce Management, Access Control, and Smart Manufacturing. Our enterprise-ready cloud platform enables the seamless digitalization and automation of key business processes – scalable, secure, and highly available. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, technological excellence, and sustainable growth, we support more than 4,500 customers in over 30 countries worldwide in shaping the future of work through efficient and secure digitalization. Whether AI-supported workforce scheduling, modern access solutions, or connected production processes – We are Designing the Future of Work!
We place great importance on offering young talents high-quality training, responsible tasks, and long-term career prospects.
Become part of this vision and apply now!
For our headquarters in Essen, we are looking for motivated apprentices to join us on August 1, 2026 as:
IT Specialists in Application Development M/F/D
Apprenticeship as an IT Specialist in Application Development M/F/D
Essen
Full-time
Trainee
Shape the future of work with us
Your new working realm
- You will learn Java from scratch, bring your ideas to life using SQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and work on exciting projects that directly connect theory and practice
- You will analyze workflows and procedures at our customers’ sites
- You will develop and program customer-specific software solutions, including testing and documentation
- You will customize existing applications, develop user-friendly interfaces, and troubleshoot occurring issues
- You will advise and train users and support the implementation of new applications
- You will learn software engineering methods and work with modern software technologies, using a broad range of current information and telecommunications technologies, including multimedia applications
Your expertise
- You have a university entrance qualification (general or subject-specific) with good to very good grades in mathematics, science, and technology-related subjects, or you are a university dropout with an interest in IT
- You possess strong analytical thinking skills as well as planning and organizational abilities
- Ideally, you have already gained initial experience with software and/or hardware
- You are able to present ideas and solutions clearly and understandably
- You have very good German language skills (C1) and good English language skills (B2)
Your start at GFOS
- You will launch your career in an innovative, family-owned company
- Your onboarding begins with a structured onboarding program where you will get to know our company, culture, and software
- From day one, you will learn and work in a hands-on, practice-oriented environment
- You will receive active guidance and support throughout your apprenticeship
- We are interested in you, your ideas, and your professional development – Idea Heroes are highly welcome!
- You can expect an attractive and flexible working environment with a future-proof job – our shared goal is your long-term employment with GFOS after completing your apprenticeship
Your benefits
- Attractive Compensation: From the very beginning, you can expect above-average pay
- Flexible Working Hours: Organize your workday flexibly and achieve the ideal balance between work and private life
- Professional Development: During or after your apprenticeship, you have the opportunity to start a part-time degree program and further expand your expertise
- Germany Ticket: We subsidize your Germany ticket so you can use it both for commuting and privately
- Health & Wellbeing: Through our partnership with Wellhub, you gain access to gyms, health offers, and personal development courses worldwide at discounted rates
- JobRad Leasing: Lease bicycles and e-bikes at attractive conditions and benefit from tax advantages
- Retirement Plan: We support you with a company pension scheme
- Employee Discounts: Through Corporate Benefits, you receive exclusive discounts from numerous brands and providers
- Accessibility: Our working environment is designed to be barrier-free
Your contact
Regina Rack
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at:
mycareer@gfos.com
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at:
mycareer@gfos.com
About us
GFOS is a leading international provider of HR software in the fields of Workforce Management as well as related areas such as Smart Manufacturing and Access Control. The technology company offers an enterprise-ready cloud platform that enables end-to-end digitalization of workforce management processes.With over 35 years of experience, GFOS delivers innovative software solutions that significantly increase the productivity and efficiency of operational workflows. Known for its modular solutions and seamless integration into existing IT infrastructures, GFOS helps companies optimize their processes, including professional workforce scheduling that enables efficient and resource-conscious planning of existing staff, especially in times of skilled labor shortages. The comprehensive solution is used by more than 4,500 customers and seven million users in over 30 countries and is fully scalable. As a family-owned company in its second generation, GFOS is a rarity in the technology sector, combining a high level of innovation with a deep understanding of the market.