Amazon.com, Inc.

IT Support Engineer I (fixed-term for 12 months)

Estimated salary
€3,671 – €5,765per month

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Description

IT technicians in Amazon's operations teams work on the various IT systems that form the heart of our logistics sites. As an IT technician, you will work at one of our logistics sites alongside colleagues, remote support teams, and the company to perform essential IT support functions. In this role, you will use the latest technology in an environment that fosters mentoring and career development opportunities. Learning resources are available to help you advance your career and technical skills and gain industry-recognized qualifications. This position is a fixed-term contract for 12 months as a parental leave replacement.

Requirements

  • Experience using hardware and software, including Microsoft Office or Windows, in an IT role
  • Experience working in IT support or IT asset management and purchasing
  • Experience communicating with various stakeholders, including colleagues and managers
  • Good written and verbal skills in German and English
  • Valid driver's license

Languages

German
C1 · Advanced
A1A2B1B2C1C2
English
C1 · Advanced
A1A2B1B2C1C2

Experience Level

InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive

Benefits

Mentoring and career development opportunities
Learning resources to advance technical skills and gain industry-recognized qualifications
Work with the latest technology in a dynamic environment

💰 Net Salary Calculator

Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
€56,616/year
€4,718/month
Total Deductions
€20,796
37% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
€2,985/mo
€35,820/year

Deduction Breakdown

🏛️ Income Tax€8,484
🏦 Pension Insurance€5,265
🏥 Health Insurance€4,953
🫶 Care Insurance€1,358
📋 Unemployment Insurance€736

🏠 Cost of Living in Pforzheim

Monthly Essentials

Rent (1BR)
€900
Groceries
€300
Transport
€60
Utilities
€220
Internet
€35

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Eating Out
€12
Gym/Month
€40
Coffee
€3
Beer (0.5L)
€4
Cinema
€11
Monthly Net Salary:€2,985
Comfortable Living:€1,584
Monthly Savings:€1,401 (47%)
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Strong savings potential: You could save €1,401 monthly, which is €16,812 per year.

💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Pforzheim. 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 €56,616 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 Pforzheim

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Population
0.1M
⭐
Quality of Life
7.0
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English Friendly
6.0
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Tech Scene
7.0
🌍
International
6.0
🚇
Public Transport
6.0
🚴
Bikeability
7.0
🌬️
Air Quality
7.0
🌳
Green Spaces
7.0
🚗
Car Free
7.0
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About Pforzheim

  • •Diverse economy
  • •Growing opportunities
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Climate

  • •Temperate climate
  • •Moderate seasons
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1800 sunshine hours/year
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Safety

  • •Generally safe
  • •Low crime rates
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare

  • •Good hospitals
  • •Adequate coverage
Quality: 7.0Access: 8.0
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Culture

  • •Cultural venues
  • •Local events
7.0
🎉

Nightlife

  • •Bars and venues
6.0
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Recreation

  • •Parks
  • •Sports facilities
7.0
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Cost of Living

  • •Moderate costs
  • •Good value
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€900
⚡ Utilities:€220
🛒 Groceries:€300
🍽️ Dining out:€14

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The world's largest online retailer and leading cloud infrastructure provider (AWS, ~31% global market share), operating across e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, AI/ML, advertising, logistics, healthcare, and consumer electronics. Processing ~$830 billion in GMV annually with 1.57 million+ employees across 40+ countries, Amazon connects hundreds of millions of customers with millions of sellers through its marketplace platform, while AWS powers over 90% of Fortune 100 companies.

€per month
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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.