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Software Engineer (m/f/d)

Tech & Engineering
Berlin + 4 more locations
Full Time
Permanent
Experienced Professionals

Software Engineer (m/f/d)

When applying for this position, you will have the opportunity to indicate your preferred work location from the following: Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Leipzig, Munich


Join us on our mission to make education accessible for all.

Strengthen our Engineering team in full-time (40 hrs./week) as Software Engineer (m/f/d) at one of our locations or remotely within Germany.

As a (Mid/Senior) Fullstack Software Engineer, you’re at the heart of our cross-functional product teams, steering the technical direction and execution of projects. Your primary focus lies in tackling complex technical challenges, boosting the team’s effectiveness with your expertise, and nurturing a culture of technical mentorship. In alignment with our customer-centric strategy, you’ll be instrumental in bringing maximum business value to our customers and fostering an atmosphere of continuous experimentation and learning within the team.

Your Responsibilities

  • Be part of our cross-functional agile product team.
  • Design, implement, and maintain our applications using TypeScript, NestJS, and Vue.js.
  • Work with SQL/No-SQL databases and deploy scalable solutions.
  • Integrate with and leverage at least one message broker like Kafka.
  • Contribute to discussions on event-driven and distributed architecture.
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies and integrate Gen AI concepts where applicable.

Your Profile

  • Solid understanding of web technologies and frameworks such as Vue 3, React, Svelte, etc.
  • Experience using TypeScript on the backend with frameworks such as NestJS, Fastify.
  • Knowledge of SQL/No-SQL databases.
  • Familiarity with event-driven architectures and messaging patterns; knowledge of Apache Kafka is a plus.
  • Passion for creating comprehensive solutions and excitement about Gen AI integration.
  • Open-minded, adaptable, and proactive with excellent communication skills.
  • Familiarity with WAI guidelines, including WCAG and ARIA, is a plus.

YOUR BENEFITS

  • Be you at IU: We support and empower you to achieve your personal and professional goals. After all, your happiness significantly contributes to a positive and productive environment.

  • Work wherever you want…: Digitalization is part of our DNA. Decide for yourself which place sparks the most productivity in you. You love remote work? No problem! Would you like to work abroad for a while? Our WorkFlex Benefit makes it possible.

  • … and flexible in terms of time: It’s your job; We trust you and give you the greatest possible freedom to organize yourself.

  • Take your knowledge to a new level: Where else, if not with us? Enjoy free access to all our e-learning platforms. In addition, we will finance you a complete technology course of your choice.

  • Rest well: We make an effort every day, but we also take the time to recharge our batteries: with 30 days of annual vacation plus an extra day of vacation on your birthday, as well as the 24th and the 31st of december.

  • Make your journey sustainable: Whether it’s a DeutschlandTicket subsidized down to just 7 euros or a Jobrad (bike leasing) offer, enjoy the freedom of mobility for both work and personal activities, while also making an eco-friendly choice.

IU International University of Applied Science (IU) is Germany’s largest university of applied science – and we are not just an excellent choice for studying, but also an outstanding Great Place to Work®! As an Edutech company, we rely on state-of-the-art technology and data-driven approaches. That’s why AI-driven voice assistants and other GPT systems have long become part of our daily work routine, helping us to focus on exciting projects. Here at IU over 4,000 employees are dedicated to making a difference.

Sounds like the perfect job for you? Then apply now! Simple, fast and even without a cover letter. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Ronja at ronja.kaiser@iu.org.

Actions speak louder than words: We cherish our “Culture of Everyone” and would like to take this opportunity to empathize that we do not tolerate discrimination towards any race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. We welcome you as you are and look forward to nurturing our diverse community at the IU

Your personal contact

Your personal contact - Ronja Kaiser

Ronja Kaiser

HR Manager Recruiting

IU asked me in my interview what I wished to do—today I’m doing it. I have the freedom to work as I please, develop what I feel is needed, and I am fully supported with my career development plan.
Gamechanger Student
Anton Stangl
Software Developer
The location
Train running through the city
Berlin
Our vibrant Friedrichshain Campus is located on Frankfurter Allee—one of the oldest roads in Berlin. Here, you will find an exciting convergence of student ambition and IU employees at work.
About the team
Tech & Engineering Student smiling
Tech & Engineering
We push the outside of the envelope, challenge what exists, and do what hasn’t been done before—building an unbreakable connection between people and education. That’s how we roll in Tech & Engineering at IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU).

Unrestricted access to learning is a life-changing concept. We build solutions for digital education that are accessible wherever we go. They’re mobile, always on, and everywhere. Advancing through AI, NLP, Big Data Analytics, IoT, Cloud platforms, and Software Development, we are leading the digital transformation of education in the era of Industry 4.0.
Our core values
#1

Make collaboration standard practice.

We aim for the best solution as a team and have fun with it - without ego or politics.
#2

Be courageous and take risks.

We make courageous decisions and take calculated risks.
#3

Embrace innovation always.

We are always looking for ways to improve our offers for our customers.
#4

Strive for the empowerment of everyone.

We support each other’s development to become the best version of ourselves.
#5

Adopt a growth mindset for scale.

We aim to improve ourselves in everything we do and work hard to do so every day.
#6

Focus on getting things done on time.

We implement things quickly, pragmatically, effectively and goal-oriented.
#7

Put customer focus first.

In everything we do, our customers come first.

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    Tech & Engineering FAQs

    Can I work remotely for the Tech-Team?
    Of course! We value flexibility and support remote working 100% wherever possible.
    Can I apply for multiple jobs?
    Of course you can! Apply for each position separately and together we will find the job that suits you best.
    How many days paid holiday will I get per year?
    All employees working a 5 day week are entitled to 30 days paid holiday per year.