Digital Catalyst (f/m/d)

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie; Karlsruhe; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institution in Karlsruhe seeks an expert to take responsibility for its entire digital landscape. You will drive organizational development, manage innovative digital solutions, and ensure efficient operations. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in a relevant field, programming skills, and a commitment to support student projects. This role demands strong digital expertise and a passion for technology in an academic context.

Qualifikationen

• Strong digital expertise, initiative, and enthusiasm for digital technologies.
• Solid experience in developing digital systems with at least one programming language.
• Willingness to take full responsibility for digital domain and develop it further.

Aufgaben

• Drive digital organizational development and implement initiatives.
• Act as main point of contact for all digital topics.
• Develop and manage digital solutions for projects.

Kenntnisse

Digital expertise

Fluent in English

Agile mindset

Initiative

Flexibility

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science or related field

Tools

Python

JavaScript

PHP

Docker

Git

VR/AR technologies

Unreal

Unity

Jobbeschreibung

Job description

You will take responsibility for the entire digital landscape of KIT nova – from strategic planning and digital offerings to ensuring efficient digital operations.

Your tasks

• drive the organizational development in the digital realm and implement new digital initiatives
• act as the main point of contact for all digital-related topics within the team and towards KIT
• develop and manage digital solutions for projects, such as AI tools, chatbots, cloud credits, and avatar-based virtual spaces
• oversee digital hardware offerings such as VR/AR headsets, high-performance computers, and virtually-controlled robot arms
• integrate prototyping and manufacturing machines from our makerspace into digital workflows
• ensure smooth digital operations, including compliance with digital standards
• design and manage digital infrastructures such as computers, databases, and the website
• create a high-performing digital ecosystem for the team – with the right tools, presentation technology, and devices

Starting date

asap

Personal qualification

You bring strong digital expertise, initiative, and enthusiasm for innovative digital technologies.

You have:

• a completed Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
• solid experience in developing and managing digital systems in the following areas: at least one programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, PHP), ideally full stack confident handling of Windows and Linux systems experience with database architectures, data management, API integration, and server infrastructure proven experience with digital tools / AI tools (e.g., Docker, Git, cloud platforms, LLM environments, RAG) desirable: VR/AR technologies, Unreal, Unity
• willingness to take full responsibility for KIT nova’s digital domain and proactively develop it further
• commitment to continuous learning and adopting new digital tools and methods
• agile mindset and flexibility
• passion for working in an academic context, especially supporting student projects and developing innovative solutions
• fluent English skills, spoken and written