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Are you looking for individual responsibilities, a family working atmosphere and cultural diversity in your job? Then you are the right candidate for us! Working at INFORM – that means in particular to shape varied and exciting projects with responsibility and to implement these projects together in a unique team atmosphere.
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For over 50 years, we have been developing software solutions for intelligent process optimization based on artificial intelligence and operations research. Whether from the modern campus in the middle of the countryside of Aachen, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city center, remotely or from abroad - every day, over 900 employees work with a lot of passion, ambition and expertise to achieve great things together as a team. And always with their finger on the pulse. In doing so, we always pay special attention to the social and environmental sustainability of our solutions. This applies not only to our products, but also to our employees. We not only offer the greatest possible freedom to develop, but also a very good work-life balance with many benefits. As a family-friendly company, the compatibility of work and family is particularly important to us. Have we sparked your interest? Then apply now. < PRESS START >
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What We Stand For
Community
For us at INFORM, community is more than just a word. Because we know: Teamwork makes the dream work! Since we can only achieve our goals as a team, our culture is characterized especially by openness, mutual trust and humanity. Even though we have grown a lot over the years, we have always maintained flat hierarchies, an “open door” policy and our team sprit. Respectful interaction with one another and as well as open and honest communication are of course important matters for us. We are all on first name terms – from the boss to the trainee – because it suits our working atmosphere. We are all INFORM and only together we are team winner.
Diversity
Our success is based on our diversity: At INFORM we have colleagues from over 30 nations who contribute to innovation with their different perspectives and professional expertise. This results in the perfect mix of people and skills which not only allows us to learn from each other, but also to successfully master every challenge together. It does not matter whether you are a specialist or generalist, professional or newbie – we respect and value every personality because we all have something to give that furthers us in the project and as a community.
Drive
Even if we are successful today, we are not resting on our laurels, but are working on the future. We are open to new things, like to be inspired by good ideas and always want to improve existing processes. This is exactly why we take the liberty of giving our employees individual design possibilities in their job and thus the necessary space for personal and entrepreneurial progress. Our teams are supported by managers in such a way that they can act independently. As a result, everyone can take on his/her job with a lot of personal responsibility and thus has the opportunity to make a difference.
Our Social & Ecological Engagement
Sustainability has long been a corporate goal of INFORM. In this way, our products actively contribute to reducing emissions. Our software solutions lead to an increase in efficiency, especially in logistics e.g. in freight traffic and trans-shipment centers. This ensures that there is no unnecessary idling and that increased pollutant emissions are avoided.
In addition to the environmentally conscious design of our INFORM campus, the sustainable relationship with our employees is also important to us, which is why we here also follow the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promote the compatibility of family and work at INFORM through various measures.
Moreover, we care about social projects, which is why INFORM supports a large number of institutions, foundations and associations financially. Above all, local institutions from the region around Aachen are important to us.
Anne Nicole – Consulting
I know that I can rely on my colleagues Anne Nicole
What is the coolest thing about your job?
Certainly the contact with different personalities. We have customers in Singapore, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates and of course in Germany. You will gain insights into the processes and cultures of a wide variety of companies and you will constantly learn how business works in other countries, but also in the different companies within a country.
Why would you recommend INFORM to your best friend?
Because you can help shape and influence a lot here, if you want to. Because I can contribute my own ideas and design projects freely, I can freely develop personally and also get the chance to actively participate in innovations. Suggestions for improvements are not dismissed according to the motto "We always do it this way". Instead, the team listens to you and discusses your ideas.
Ruth – Development
We have an excellent error culture Ruth
What makes your job exciting?
On the one hand, the interesting and challenging mix between user experience and software development. In UX design, my creativity is required, while pure development tasks are about logical concepts and the technical implementation. On the other hand, there is always something new to do or learn in my job. Designing new solutions and writing really good code is my passion.
What has been your noteworthy work experience in the past six months?
In our area, we always end the year with a hackathon. Here we have the chance to try things out for a few weeks that we think are useful and have always wanted to do. This creates fantastic things that really help us. At a hackathon, for example, I created a completely new design for our planning client and then implemented it.
Brigitte – Quality Assurance
I appreciate the flexibility Brigitte
What sets INFORM apart as an employer?
The fact that as an employee you can combine work and family really well. I don't think there are many companies that can do it like INFORM. For example, I really appreciate the flexibility in terms of working hours. At the time, I didn't hesitate for a moment to bring my children into the company daycare center at the age of six months. INFORM simply pays attention to many little things so that employees feel comfortable.
How does this affect the working atmosphere?
Very well, of course. The atmosphere here is very friendly anyway, almost familiar. We're all on first name terms, regardless of whether you’re a boss or a student assistant. The hierarchies are very flat. There's also a conscious effort towards team trust. For example, company outings are all about experiencing things together. This is extremely valuable for collaboration.
Max - IT
You never stop learning Max
What motivates you at work?
In my job, I make sure that my colleagues' work runs smoothly and that collaboration tools, such as e-mail servers, Microsoft Teams or Sharepoint, always work. I support my colleagues with technical challenges, but I’m also involved in exciting projects to further expand and optimize our internal system landscape. Here I can familiarize myself with new trending topics, contribute my own ideas and help determine which technologies we want to use in the future.
What qualities should you have?
Above all, openness and the ability to work in a team. We usually work in smaller project teams. This means that internal knowledge exchange, joint solution finding and close communication are of course a matter for us. Moreover, you should be open to new challenges and situations and also have fun discovering and using a variety of tools and techniques.
Guy Paulin – Support
We learn a lot from each other Guy Paulin
How have you settled in at INFORM?
Getting a foothold here wasn't too complicated. Even as a student assistant, I immediately felt like a full team member. I was able to gain experience quickly, I was given responsibility at an early stage and I was able to support my own customers fairly quickly. I’ve never felt like an outsider. In my environment I work with people of various origins. Through the permanent exchange you encounter a wide variety of cultures, customs and traditions. It's great, we learn a lot from each other.
What is INFORM as an employer like for you?
It's very simple: I feel very comfortable here. The social aspects, the people, the flexibility with the work – I see that all as one unit. I’m able to develop because of the good balance between family and work. Even if INFORM has grown enormously over the years, one thing has always remained the same: the personal and closeness to colleagues.
Your Benefits
Your Benefits
Varied Advanced Training Opportunities
Advanced training offers, language courses and coaching – with a wide range of offers at our INFORM academy, nothing stands in the way of part-time lifelong learning.
Flexible Working Times
Whether at six in the morning or at three in the afternoon – with us you work according to your time constraints. With the INFORM time-out account, you also have the opportunity to save working time in the form of money so that you can later take a fully financed time-out, e.g. for a sabbatical or temporary part-time work.
Remote Working
You want to work flexibly from home or on the go? With us you can use the advantages of remote working. As part of the “workation” you also have the opportunity to work from another EU country for three months a year.
Nursery School / Childcare Subsidy
In our U3 daycare group, parents know that their children from the age of 6 months are well looked after and can therefore optimally concentrate on their work. In addition, we offer childcare subsidy.
Healthy & Fit at Work
We value your health. Therefore, you can expect a variety of health and sports offers at INFORM:
- Company doctor / medical check-ups
- Health day
- Numerous sports courses, such as Yoga and CrossFit, and in-house sports teams
- Big discounts with an Urban Sports Club membership
- Free use of the courts in the Tennis-Squash-Boule-Center Lichtenbusch
- Massage and chill-out room
- Opportunity for subsidized bicycle leasing
- Psychosocial advice by an independent service provider
Catering
What would work be without lunch and coffee breaks? In our canteens you will find a wide range of meals for a varied diet. In addition, fruit and vegetable baskets ensure healthy snacks in between.
Company Pension Scheme
As part of a direct insurance (conventional or investment-based pension insurance), you get to make use of retirement arrangements while you are still working. INFORM works with two independent consulting companies and pays the consulting costs for you.
Events
Regular company and team events, such as Christmas parties, company outings or our annual summer party, to which the whole family is invited, support the working atmosphere and ensure a fun time with colleagues.
Application Process
You would like to become part of our team? Here is how the application process works with us.
Our Application Process
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Tips for your Application
Have we sparked your interest? So that nothing gets in the way of your application, we have summarized helpful tips for you.
Don’t forget anything
An up-to-date curriculum vitae is essential for your application. Relevant certificates are also always very helpful. Optionally, you can also formulate a cover letter.
Inform us
When are you available? What is your salary expectation? This is basic information that we always ask for.
Seek support
Have someone proofread your application before you submit it – it just reads better if it is free of errors.
Inform yourself
Do you have an overview of the main topics INFORM is currently focusing on? Subscribe to our social media channels, for example, and easily stay up-to-date.
Prepare yourself well
Good preparation is essential. Your future team is curious about the exciting task you have already worked on.
Be authentic
Be yourself during the interview and don’t pretend. Choose an outfit that you feel comfortable in.
Be nervous
You are nervous? This can happen and is completely normal. The other candidates feel the same way. So, don’t panic!
Be curious
Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Even after the interview, you can always contact us if you have any questions.
Apply now!
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