As an apprentice in Application Development, you will learn to design, develop, and maintain software applications. This Ausbildung program combines practical, on-the-job training with theoretical education at a vocational school.
What You Will Learn:
- Programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python)
- Software development methodologies
- Database design and management
- Testing and debugging software
- Project management principles
- Client interaction and requirement analysis
- Creating user interfaces
- Software documentation
Why Choose This Path?
This Ausbildung provides a solid foundation in software development, preparing you for roles in Germany’s stable IT sector. It offers a practical approach to learning, allowing you to gain hands-on experience while earning a salary. The demand for skilled application developers is consistently high in Germany.
🎓 Required school certificate: High school/Secondary school diploma
🇩🇪 German language requirement: B2 or higher level
🗓️ Duration of training: 3 years
| Year of Training | Salary (gross) |
|---|---|
| 1st year of training | 950-1,200 Euros |
| 2nd year of training | 1,100-1,400 Euros |
| 3rd year of training | 1,300-1,600 Euros |
| Starting Salary | 2,500-3,000 Euros |
🕙 Working hours: Approximately 40 hours a week
- Regular office hours
- May require overtime for project deadlines
A Day in the Life of an Application Developer
So, what exactly will you do during your Ausbildung? Let’s break it down:
- Write and maintain code for business applications
- Test and debug software components
- Collaborate with development teams
- Learn software documentation standards
- Work with databases and APIs
- Participate in requirement analysis
- Follow software development workflows