About The Company The Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung is a reputable organization dedicated to promoting educational equity through innovative digital solutions. As a key player in the higher education sector, the foundation is committed to transforming the way study places are allocated across Germany.
By leveraging advanced technology and fostering a collaborative work environment, the Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung aims to enhance transparency, efficiency, and fairness in university admissions processes. The organization values diversity, inclusion, and continuous professional development, creating an inspiring workplace for talented professionals passionate about making a meaningful impact in education.
About The Role We are seeking multiple Java Softwareentwickler (m/w/d) to join our dynamic team starting from April 1, 2027. This full-time or part-time position is based in Dortmund or Berlin and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the digital transformation of the study placement system in Germany.
As a Java Softwareentwickler, you will be integral to the development and enhancement of our innovative software platform that manages the allocation of university study places nationwide. You will work within an agile environment, collaborating closely with a team of approximately 18 developers to design, build, and deploy scalable solutions that meet the evolving needs of higher education institutions and students alike. Your work will directly influence the fairness and efficiency of the university admission process, making a tangible difference in students' lives.
Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a university degree in computer science or a comparable IT-focused field, along with at least three years of professional experience in software development within a Scrum environment. Strong expertise in backend development with Spring Boot or frontend development with React/Next.js and TypeScript is essential.
Candidates should demonstrate a results-oriented approach, analytical thinking, and the ability to translate complex requirements into effective technical solutions. Fluency in German (C1 or higher) is required, along with good English skills (B2 or higher). Additional advantageous skills include experience with SQL or NoSQL databases, distributed systems, containerization with Kubernetes and Docker, messaging technologies such as Apache Kafka, responsive and mobile design, accessibility standards, SSO/IAM technologies like Keycloak, and CI/CD pipelines.
Responsibilities
- Participate as a key member of a development team responsible for the technical design, development, and maintenance of the national study placement system.
- Contribute to the implementation of new features and system enhancements using Java Spring Boot, React/Next.js, and related technologies.
- Design and optimize database schemas, ensuring data integrity and performance for both relational and non-relational databases.
- Deploy, monitor, and manage applications within Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability and scalability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, perform code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices and quality standards.
- Participate in agile ceremonies, contribute to continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
- Document technical specifications, system architecture, and user guides to facilitate knowledge sharing and onboarding.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend innovative solutions that enhance system performance and security.
Benefits
- Secure employment with a permanent contract, offering stability and career growth opportunities.
- Competitive salary aligned with pay grade 13 of the TV-L tariff, including an annual bonus.
- Flexible working hours within a window of 6:00 to 21:00, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.
- Option for up to 60% mobile work, with an initial period of 20% remote work to facilitate onboarding and team integration.
- Participation in the VBL pension scheme with employer contributions, ensuring a secure retirement plan.
- Generous vacation entitlement of 30 days per year for a five-day workweek, plus additional days off for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
- Structured onboarding program including workshops, introductory sessions, and regular feedback to support your integration and development.
- Access to extensive training resources, including online courses via Udemy Business, to foster your professional and personal growth.
Equal Opportunity The Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, ethnicity, cultural or social origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. We actively promote gender equality and encourage women to apply, especially in areas where they are underrepresented, in accordance with the Landesgleichstellungsgesetz NRW. We also explicitly encourage applications from persons with disabilities and are dedicated to providing a barrier-free application process. Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to our mission of educational equity.
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