Welcome to firstcolo.
Not just a job - but a passion.
Do you love what you do and want to make a meaningful impact in a future-proof environment?
Your contribution counts!
At firstcolo, you can be your true self. As a modern employer, we value each employee for their unique experiences and background. Whether you bring formal qualifications, a degree, life experience, or are transitioning into a new career path, what matters most to us is your personality, motivation, and passion. Your drive propels us forward. At firstcolo, you are free to stay authentically you.
firstcolo - your Perfect Match?
We securely connect the websites, IT systems, and applications of several hundred companies to the World Wide Web. That’s why data centers like ours are the basis for new technologies and AI that enrich our way of working and your access to information. This way, we not only create a secure online shopping experience every day, but also offer you the chance to make a difference and actively shape the world of tomorrow.
We want to be at the forefront, through sustainable technologies, first-class technology, and smart solutions with personal support. For this, we need you. At firstcolo, you work in interdisciplinary teams on innovative projects and can earn your money doing something you really enjoy – not just a job, but a passion.
Sounds interesting? Then take a look at our teams and find your Perfect Match! Even if you’re looking for a suitable apprenticeshipor want to gain professional experience alongside your studies as part of an internship or as a student assistant, you’re in the right place with us!
firstcolo Teams
Whether as a techie in system administration, cloud and network design, as a data center technician on the colo, or as a creative mind in marketing, sales professional in the sales team, or number wizard in finance: With thirteen diverse areas of application, you don’t have to be an IT person to be in the right place with us.
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Our Benefits
Those who give a lot should also be rewarded. With us, you can expect not only a good salary and great colleagues but also a variety of attractive benefits.
Nice Places & Spaces
We offer a pleasant working environment with a central location, flexible work options (including workation), and good equipment to improve your daily work routine.
Health
Our focus is on your well-being, with offers to promote your physical and mental health such as Walk'n'Talk, EGYM Wellpass, and healthy snacks.
Family
To support the balance between work and family life, we offer flexible working hours, part-time models, and subsidize daycare places.
Work & Grow
We promote your professional and personal development through diverse training, creative freedom, and options for location-independent work.
Cash & Care
Our financial benefits and insurance offerings secure your future, including company pension plans, group accident insurance, and perks such as job bikes and company cars.
Community
Community and collaboration are highly valued by us, with regular employee events and opportunities to celebrate successes together.
Our values and culture
Story
Openness, down-to-earthness, and appreciative communication shape our daily lives. Honesty is important to us, both towards others and ourselves. We see mistakes as opportunities for collective learning. Cohesion and the recognition of strengths and weaknesses of each individual characterize us.
Mission
Creative freedom and diversity in tasks are daily companions. Your thoughts, ideas, and passion are the guarantee for our growth and the difference from our competitors. Every voice counts with us, regardless of position – from intern to management.
Culture
We like you just the way you are! At firstcolo, we believe that authenticity is the key to a strong team. Whether in technology, sales, or human resources – everyone is important and an expert in their field. Perfection doesn't exist, and our quirks make us unique.
Career Blog
Not just a job – but passion
Passion in professional life usually means a strong inner conviction that the profession one practices is exactly the right one.
Come as you are
In the modern working world, it's all about understanding and diversity. The come-as-you-are principle promotes the free development and authenticity of each individual in the company.
You fit with us!
This happens when an employee's skills and personality ideally match the position and culture. It promotes performance, satisfaction, and long-term success for everyone.
Step by step: Our hiring process
Want to know in advance what to expect during the hiring process with us? Here you’ll find all the important information about the process.
1. Have you found an exciting vacancy with us? Then apply with your meaningful resume through our career page.
2. Our Match Makers will review your application within 2 days and contact you if they have any questions.
3. You will receive our feedback within 1 week at the latest.
4. Our first meeting takes place online via Teams. Depending on the position to be filled, we will exchange information for 45 to a maximum of 90 minutes about the requirements of the position, our expectations of the future position holder, but also about your wishes.
5. If we mutually decide that we want to deepen our acquaintance, in the next step you will either receive an invitation for a personality test or the opportunity to meet the team directly on-site as part of a trial.
6. In a second personal interview, we clarify any remaining questions, evaluate the results of your personality test, and discuss the contract terms. For leadership positions, you will receive a technical task in advance, which will be presented during the second interview.
7. If it's a "Perfect Match", we will make you an offer and send you a draft contract for preview.
8. Once all questions are clarified, we will send you your new employment contract and look forward to working together!
In preparation for your first day at work, you will receive an onboarding plan for the first 6 months about 2 weeks before your start date.
This way, you will be well-informed about what to expect.
Your future HR colleagues are always available for any questions.
- An exciting program awaits you on your first day: After a general company overview, you will be equipped with your necessary IT-Equipment.
- Afterwards, you will receive instruction on occupational safety and data protection.
- The first day ends after you visit your new team once more.
- To ensure a quick integration and make sure you have everything you need in your first months, you will have regular feedback discussions with your manager. This way, you can adjust the onboarding plan if necessary and maintain a good overview of the knowledge already conveyed and any remaining training needs.
- In between, your HR colleagues will reach out to you for a walk or a coffee to ask how you're doing.
- Several weeks before the end of the probation period, you will have certainty that everything fits.
- A letter confirming the successful completion of your probation period is then just a formality.
firstcolo GmbH is committed to diversity
firstcolo GmbH is proud to be a signatory of the Diversity Charter. For us, diversity is not just a social value, but also a key success factor.
We employ individuals who enjoy shaping their work environment and take responsibility for their own actions. The mutual recognition of our differences allows us to create a supportive and motivating work environment. By working hybridly in most teams and allowing flexible working hours, professional requirements and personal interests or obligations can be well combined. In our current employee survey, employees confirm that diversity and equal opportunities are an integral part of firstcolo.
“Our strength lies in the diversity of our employees. By everyone being different and contributing their individual knowledge, experiences, and perspectives, we create new ideas and efficient solutions. The passion for our duties unites us.”
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Sandy Eisenreich, Head of HR
Our Match Makers and Culture People
Not sure if we could be a good fit? Let’s find out in a conversation. Just give us a call or send a message – we look forward to hearing from you!
