Germany's Federal Employment Agency Job Data via API
Search job listings from the Bundesagentur fur Arbeit (German Federal Employment Agency) and resolve locations with their official API — simplified through Scrappa's consistent interface. While Arbeitsagentur has an official API, Scrappa provides a simpler, more consistent alternative.
What you can build
Structured data for real applications. Here are some ideas.
Public Sector Job Aggregation
Include Arbeitsagentur listings in job boards to cover Germany's public employment service. Aggregate government-listed jobs alongside commercial job sites.
German Labor Market Research
Analyze the German job market using official Arbeitsagentur listings. Study employment trends, regional demand, and skill requirements in Europe's largest economy.
Location Resolution & Mapping
Use the location search endpoint to resolve German cities, regions, and postal codes for geographic job search features and regional analytics.
Integration & Workforce Tools
Build tools for job seekers and workforce development programs that access government job listings. Help people find opportunities through official employment channels.
Available endpoints
Everything you need in one API.
Try it now
One API call. Structured JSON response.
Request
curl -X GET "https://scrappa.co/api/arbeitsagentur/jobs?query=Fachinformatiker&location=Hamburg" \
-H "Accept: application/json" \
-H "X-API-KEY: YOUR_API_KEY"Response
{
"success": true,
"results": [
{
"title": "Fachinformatiker/in Systemintegration",
"company": "Bundesamt fur Migration und Fluchtlinge",
"location": "Hamburg",
"employment_type": "Vollzeit",
"posted": "2025-03-28",
"description": "Wir suchen zum nachstmoglichen Zeitpunkt...",
"url": "https://jobboerse.arbeitsagentur.de/..."
}
]
}Scrappa vs Arbeitsagentur Jobsuche API (official)
See how Scrappa compares to the official API.
| Feature | Scrappa | Arbeitsagentur Jobsuche API (official) |
|---|---|---|
| API simplicity | Simple REST | Complex parameters |
| Authentication | API key only | OAuth client credentials |
| Response format | Consistent JSON | Custom format |
| Documentation | Interactive playground | PDF documentation |
| Location resolution | Included | Separate endpoint |
| Unified with other APIs | Yes (same key) | Standalone |
| Free tier | 500 credits/month | Free (rate limited) |
| Setup time | Minutes | Hours (OAuth setup) |
Key features
Frequently asked questions
The official Arbeitsagentur Jobsuche API requires OAuth client credentials, has complex parameter structures, and uses a custom response format. Scrappa provides a simplified REST interface with API key authentication, consistent JSON responses, and interactive documentation — the same interface as all other Scrappa APIs.
Yes. You can run searches across keywords and German locations to build comprehensive job databases that include government-listed positions. The location endpoint helps resolve German cities and postal codes for geographic filtering.
Just a Scrappa API key passed as an X-API-KEY header. No OAuth client credentials, no Arbeitsagentur developer registration. Sign up for free, get your key, and start searching German jobs immediately.
You can search job listings by keyword and location, getting back job titles, companies, locations, employment types, posting dates, descriptions, and direct URLs to the official listings. The location endpoint resolves German cities and regions for filtering.
Yes. Every Scrappa account gets 500 free credits per month with no credit card required. Test both Arbeitsagentur endpoints before committing to paid usage.
Scrappa charges $0.20 per 1,000 requests with no daily caps. Both endpoints cost the same. The free tier includes 500 credits per month to get started.