Intern - IT Architecture (f/m/d)

Frankfurt am Main

Your career at Deutsche Börse Group

Your area of work
As an intern (f/m/d), you will support the Cloud & Architecture Office within Clearstream Post-Trade IT. In this position, you will contribute to core architecture governance processes, support the preparation of management and design decision forums, and gain valuable insights into enterprise architecture, non-functional requirements, and IT solution design in a highly regulated financial market infrastructure environment.
This role is an excellent opportunity for students interested in IT architecture, cloud governance, and the intersection between business requirements and technical design. If you are eager to learn, detail oriented, and excited about shaping modern IT landscapes, we look forward to hearing from you!

Your responsibilities:

• You will contribute to the preparation of Management Meeting presentations for relevant architecture and design agenda items
• You will support IT Impact Assessments on request, helping evaluate changes from an architectural perspective
• You will prepare and, where applicable, present topics to the Design Council, enabling decisions on fundamental IT design and architecture aspects
• You will provide input to architecture related sections in Product Requirements Documents (PRDs)
• You will support the review of Business Requirements, ensuring alignment with architectural principles and guidelines
• You will review Architecture & Infrastructure Planning (AIP) documents
• You will support the review of Non Functional Requirements (NFRs) and related Non Functional Testing (NFT) approaches and plans

Your profile:

• You are enrolled during the entire period of activity at a state-recognized university as a regular student in your Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Informatics, Engineering, or a related field. Furthermore, we offer the possibility of an orientation internship, whereby you are currently in a gap-year after your bachelor's or master's degree in the above-mentioned fields of study - in this case, an enrolment is not required
• You have a strong interest in IT architecture, solution design, and non-functional requirements
• You are competent in working with MS Office applications, especially PowerPoint and Excel and have first experience with project documentation, JIRA and/or Confluence
• You have strong analytical and problem solving skills and can understand complex technical topics
• You work in a structured manner with attention to detail and show excellent communication and teamwork skills
• You are eager to learn, proactive, and able to adapt quickly to new technologies and processes
• You are proficient in written and spoken English; German skills are beneficial but not required

Start date :01/06/2026

Why Deutsche Börse Group?

We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone feels welcome and can reach their full potential. Our standards go far beyond simply matching candidates with the right position.

Mobility

We enable you to move freely with our job tickets, job (e-)bikes and free parking opportunities.

Work environment

Collaboration, communication, or deep focus – in our modern office buildings you will find the perfect work environment. Free drinks and food and meal allowances included.

Health and wellbeing

We care for your health and wellbeing and besides various health promotion measures we offer you a group accident insurance and additional insurance offers at discounted rates.

Financial stability

We provide financial stability by offering attractive salaries, company pension schemes, participation in our Group Share Plan, as well as bonuses, subsidies and discounts.

Hybrid work

Collaborate and exchange on-site or work remotely several days a week in line with business needs and local regulations. Our hybrid working model combines the best of both worlds.

Flexible working hours

We want your job to fit your life situation and offer flexible working time models, childcare allowance, or the possibility to study alongside your job.

Internationality

Our market infrastructures are globally connected. Working with us means collaborating with like-minded colleagues across over 60 locations from more than 100 nations.

Development

We promote individual development by offering internal development programmes, mentoring, further education and training budgets.