Which IT jobs can be done remotely?

Many IT professions are excellently suited to remote work. These include software development, web development, DevOps, data science, UX/UI design, IT consulting, project management and cloud engineering. In principle, most knowledge-based IT activities can be carried out independently of location.

How much do you earn in remote IT jobs?

Salaries for remote IT jobs are comparable to on-site positions. Junior developers earn between EUR 40,000 and 55,000, mid-level developers between EUR 55,000 and 75,000, and senior developers between EUR 75,000 and 100,000+ per year. Many companies pay location-independent salaries.

Which tools do you need for remote work?

For remote IT work you typically need: a stable internet connection, communication tools (Slack, Microsoft Teams), video conferencing software (Zoom, Google Meet), project management tools (Jira, Asana), version control (Git) and, depending on the role, specific development environments and cloud services.

Are remote IT jobs equally well paid?

Yes, in most cases remote IT jobs are just as well paid as comparable on-site positions. Many companies have location-independent salary structures. In addition, remote workers save on commuting costs and time, which can even increase effective earnings.

How do you find reputable remote IT job listings?

You will find reputable remote IT jobs on specialised IT job boards like Jobriver. Look for complete job descriptions, clear salary details and transparent company information. Check the company website and reviews on employer rating portals before you apply.

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Shopware-Entwickler (m/w/d) – 100% remote möglich

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Dortmund · Remote · Full-time · 41.000 € - 59.000 €

10.02.2026

Freelance (Senior/Staff) Software Engineer - Frontend/React/Shadcn (100 % remote)

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Düsseldorf · Remote · Full-time

10.02.2026

Senior Developer (m/w/d) - Microservices, AWS, Kotlin, React

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Stuttgart · Remote · Full-time · 46.000 € - 65.000 €

10.02.2026

Frontend Entwickler (m/w/d) - Angular mit Cloud-Erfahrung

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Frankfurt am Main · Remote · Full-time · 39.000 € - 56.000 €

10.02.2026

Senior Fullstack Entwickler (m/w/d) Microservices | Cloud

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Köln · Remote · Full-time · 45.000 € - 63.000 €

10.02.2026

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