Jobs in Magdeburg, Germany

Grow with us – Join our Product Platform Development Team!

Seize this opportunity and support our team, preferably based in Munich / Berlin / Hamburg or at one of our other locations or remotely only within Germany, starting immediately in full-time as a Senior Software Engineer (m / f / d).

As a Senior Fullstack Software Engineer, you’re at the heart of our cross-functional product teams, steering the technical direction and execution of our myCampus student-facing online platforms. In alignment with our customer-centric strategy, you’ll be instrumental in bringing maximum business value to our students and fostering an atmosphere of continuous experimentation and learning within the team.

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.

Join our engineering team at Germany’s largest university with over 140,000 students and over 4,000 employees from more than 87 nationalities! We are passionate, competitive, open to anything new – and we live to develop anything that makes our students’ digital education experience and our IU services better to achieve our vision “Everybody can access education to grow.”

Sounds like the perfect job for you? Then apply now! Simple, fast and even without a cover letter.

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!

• Working on our myCampus student-facing platforms (study management, learning content, online exams)
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining applications using TypeScript across the stack (Vue.js 3, NestJS), and contributing to PHP / Laravel services
• Building and evolving microfrontends (single-spa) and scalable backend services
• Work with SQL / No-SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and deploy scalable solutions
• Integrate with and leverage at least one message broker like Kafka
• Contribute to discussions on event-driven and distributed architecture
• Ensure accessibility, performance, and reliability, meeting WCAG 2.1 AA standards
• Ship production-quality software with testing, CI / CD, and observability (Datadog)
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and integrate GenAI concepts (including Model Context Protocol / MCP where applicable)

• Expert knowledge in using TypeScript on the backend with frameworks such as NestJS (Fastify / Express a plus)
• Solid understanding of modern web technologies and frameworks such as Vue 3 (or React / Svelte with willingness to adopt Vue)
• Experience working with PHP / Laravel is a plus
• Knowledge of SQL / No-SQL databases and data modeling
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures, messaging patterns, and microfrontends (single-spa or Module Federation)
• Open-minded, adaptable, and proactive mindset with excellent communication skills; English required
• Passion for GenAI integration (RAG / LLM tooling, MCP), observability (e.g., Datadog), and accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA); excellent communication skills in English, German is a plus

• 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.
• Make your journey sustainable : Whether it’s a DeutschlandTicket subsidized down to less than 9 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.
• 33 days to rest : Taking breaks is important! In addition to 30 flexible vacation days per year, we also give you an extra day off on your birthday, as well as days off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Join our engineering team at Germany’s largest university with over 140,000 students and over 4,000 employees from more than 87 nationalities! We are passionate, competitive, open to anything new – and we live to develop anything that makes our students’ digital education experience and our IU services better to achieve our vision “Everybody can access education to grow.”

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Ronja via ronja.kaiser@iu.org. Please note that, for data protection reasons, we are not allowed to process email applications.