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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(Senior) Test Automation & AI Specialist (m/w/d)

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Köln · Remote · Full-time · 41.000 € - 63.000 €

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(Senior) Test Automation & AI Specialist (m/w/d)

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Köln · Remote · Full-time · 41.000 € - 63.000 €

4 weeks ago

System Administrator (m/w/d) - Service Operations Team IT & Managed Services DACH

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Köln · Remote · Full-time · 38.000 € - 61.000 €

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System Administrator (m/w/d) - Service Operations Team IT & Managed Services DACH

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Köln · Remote · Full-time · 38.000 € - 61.000 €

4 weeks ago

System Administrator (m/w/d) - Service Operations Team IT & Managed Services DACH

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Köln · Remote · Full-time · 38.000 € - 61.000 €

4 weeks ago

System Administrator (m/w/d) - Service Operations Team IT & Managed Services DACH

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Köln · Remote · Full-time · 38.000 € - 61.000 €

4 weeks ago

AI-Engineer (m/w/d)

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

München · Remote · Full-time · 50.000 € - 69.000 €

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AI-Engineer (m/w/d)

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

München · Remote · Full-time · 50.000 € - 69.000 €

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AI-Engineer (m/w/d)

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

München · Remote · Full-time · 50.000 € - 69.000 €

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(Senior) Consultant Machine Learning (m/w/d)

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Hamburg · Remote · Full-time · 47.000 € - 72.000 €

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(Senior) Consultant Machine Learning (m/w/d)

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Hamburg · Remote · Full-time · 47.000 € - 72.000 €

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(Senior) Consultant Machine Learning (m/w/d)

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Hamburg · Remote · Full-time · 47.000 € - 72.000 €

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System Engineer / Application Manager (m/w/d)

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Hamburg · Remote · Full-time · 53.000 € - 73.000 €

4 weeks ago

Fullstack Developer (m/w/d)

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Berlin · Remote · Full-time · 45.000 € - 66.000 €

4 weeks ago

Fullstack Entwickler Java (m/w/d)

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Essen · Remote · Full-time

26.05.2026

Senior Software Engineer (m/w/d) Schwerpunkt AI

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Düsseldorf · Remote · Full-time

26.05.2026

Fullstack eBanking Entwickler / Developer (w/m/d)

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Berlin · Remote · Full-time · 50.000 € - 85.000 €

26.05.2026

Software Quality Engineer (m/w/d)

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Bielefeld · Remote · Full-time · 55.000 € - 74.000 €

25.05.2026

Kubernetes Spezialist/in (w/m/d) Vollzeit

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Bielefeld · Remote · Full-time · 43.000 € - 64.000 €

24.05.2026

Full-Stack Entwickler (m/w/d) – Backend (Flutter) & WordPress Webdesign

Jobriver IT Jobbörse

Bielefeld · Remote · Full-time · 39.000 € - 56.000 €

24.05.2026

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