Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Apprenticeship as an IT Specialist EFZ Application Development 2027 100%
- 23 September 2026
- 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Kanton Zürich as an Informatiker/-in EFZ Applikationsentwicklung! Shape your career in a supportive environment with modern tech.
Tasks
- Learn to plan, develop, and test software applications.
- Work with various programming languages and agile methods.
- Collaborate on innovative ICT solutions and ensure data security.
Skills
- Good secondary school performance, especially in math and languages.
- Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
- Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.
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About the job
Apprenticeship as an IT Specialist EFZ Application Development 2027 100%Do you want to become part of Switzerland's economic engine and shape your professional future with the Canton of Zurich? Then you are exactly right with us. Around 300 apprentices complete their training with us in 25 different professions. Of these, around 70 young people are currently training in the ICT sector.
Training places for IT specialists in the field of application development are available, for example, at the building insurance, the Office of IT, and the Office for Secondary and Vocational Education. A 24/7 available ICT infrastructure is indispensable in today's working world. The internal IT departments with their employees and apprentices ensure its smooth operation.
The apprenticeship
In the four-year apprenticeship to become an IT specialist EFZ in application development, you will learn to plan, develop, test, and further develop modern software applications. Your training begins with a basic year, in which you acquire the most important professional fundamentals. Afterwards, you will work with various programming languages, tools, and modern technologies.
You develop software using agile methods such as Scrum or Kanban and implement innovative ICT solutions together with customers and project teams. You will deal with topics such as software architecture, databases, interfaces, and user interfaces. Quality, security, and the protection of information and data play a central role.
The requirements
You attend secondary school level A and achieve good results, especially in mathematics, German, and English. You are interested in IT and technical contexts and have a pronounced analytical and logical-abstract way of thinking. In addition, you are characterised by a quick grasp, teamwork skills, and enjoyment in dealing with people.
Your application
You are enthusiastic about IT, modern technologies, and digital infrastructures and are interested in their operation and further development. Then we look forward to your online application. We are excited to get to know you and to accompany you on your way to becoming an IT specialist EFZ in application development.
A complete application includes the following documents:
- CV
- Cover letter
- All secondary school reports
- Stellwerk test and/or Multicheck
Questions?
For information about the position, please contact the Vocational Education team directly at Tel. +41 43 259 33 15.
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