CHECK24

Working Student (m/f/d) Testing & Quality Assurance / CHECK24 Tax

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5 months ago
Estimated salary
€4,553 – €7,083per month

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Description

CHECK24 is the leading comparison portal, combining market leadership with a dynamic startup culture. In agile teams, we make quick decisions and maintain flat hierarchies. We drive data-driven innovations using state-of-the-art tools, technologies, and AI methods, always focusing on customer value. We work daily on more than 50 products to continuously improve the user experience for over 20 million customers. As a working student in our quality assurance team in Dortmund, you will support the further development of our tax software CHECK24 Steuer, contributing to making our tax product even better.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a well-performing degree program, preferably with a business or technical focus
  • Enjoy structured work, logical thinking, and precise analysis
  • Technical affinity and interest in innovative technologies such as AI and automation
  • Enjoy troubleshooting and have an eye for detail
  • Negotiation-safe German skills in spoken and written form (at least C1 level)

Languages

German
C2 · Fluent
A1A2B1B2C1C2

Experience Level

InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive

Benefits

Flexible working hours – adapt your presence flexibly to your studies
Long-term prospects – excellent performance may lead to a permanent position due to our strong and sustainable growth
Insight into various areas – through close collaboration with the product management and tax team, you have the opportunity to learn about and better understand different workflows
Shared lunches – free lunch on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Events & team spirit – as a working student, you participate in all company events and celebrate successes with the team. Whether it's foosball, darts tournaments, Xbox gaming, or after-work get-togethers, team spirit is important to us
Perfect accessibility – our office is in the heart of Dortmund and is well connected thanks to the nearby main train station
Attractive CHECK24 benefits – exclusive vouchers for numerous CHECK24 products

💰 Net Salary Calculator

Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
€69,816/year
€5,818/month
Total Deductions
€27,336
39% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
€3,540/mo
€42,480/year

Deduction Breakdown

🏛️ Income Tax€12,160
🏦 Pension Insurance€6,492
🏥 Health Insurance€6,103
🫶 Care Insurance€1,674
📋 Unemployment Insurance€907

🏠 Cost of Living in Dortmund

Monthly Essentials

Rent (1BR)
€750
Groceries
€280
Transport
€68
Utilities
€210
Internet
€35

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Eating Out
€11
Gym/Month
€35
Coffee
€3
Beer (0.5L)
€4
Cinema
€11
Monthly Net Salary:€3,540
Comfortable Living:€1,403
Monthly Savings:€2,137 (60%)
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Strong savings potential: You could save €2,137 monthly, which is €25,644 per year.

💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Dortmund. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.

Eligible for the EU Blue Card

A salary of €69,816 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).

The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.

Processing
4-12 weeks
Visa fee
€100
Requirements
University degree + Job offer

Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)

Documents needed

Valid passport
Recognised university degree
Employment contract or binding job offer
Proof of salary meeting threshold
Health insurance coverage
Biometric passport photo
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📍 Life in Dortmund

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Population
0.6M
⭐
Quality of Life
7.0
🇬🇧
English Friendly
6.0
💻
Tech Scene
6.0
🌍
International
6.0
🚇
Public Transport
7.0
🚴
Bikeability
7.0
🌬️
Air Quality
6.0
🌳
Green Spaces
7.0
🚗
Car Free
6.0
ℹ️

About Dortmund

  • •Tech and innovation hub transformation
  • •Strong university research
🌤️

Climate

  • •Temperate oceanic climate
  • •Mild winters
  • •Moderate summers
❄️Jan: 2°C☀️Jul: 18°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1550 sunshine hours/year
🛡️

Safety

  • •Average safety for large city
  • •Some rougher areas
Overall:6.0
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Healthcare

  • •Good hospital network
  • •Klinikum Dortmund
Quality: 7.0Access: 8.0
🎭

Culture

  • •Concert Hall
  • •U-Tower arts center
6.0
🎉

Nightlife

  • •Football culture
  • •Kreuzviertel bar scene
6.0
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Recreation

  • •Westfalenpark
  • •Phoenix Lake
7.0
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Cost of Living

  • •Affordable for a major city
  • •Good value
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€750
⚡ Utilities:€210
🛒 Groceries:€280
🍽️ Dining out:€13
€per month
€2kthis job posts €5k – €7k€20k

Your situation in Germany

The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.

Only changes the church tax rate — 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% everywhere else.

Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.