About The Company The Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung is a reputable organization dedicated to ensuring equitable access to higher education through innovative digital solutions. As a key player in the educational sector, the foundation is committed to transforming the university admissions process across Germany by developing state-of-the-art systems that streamline and modernize the allocation of study places.
With a focus on transparency, efficiency, and fairness, the Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung collaborates with various stakeholders to enhance the educational landscape and promote equal opportunities for all applicants.
About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled Java Softwareentwickler (m/w/d) to join our dynamic team in Dortmund or Berlin. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of the new nationwide system for university admissions.
As part of a collaborative and agile work environment, you will be involved in designing, implementing, and maintaining innovative software solutions that impact thousands of students and educational institutions across Germany. The position can be full-time or part-time, providing flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs. Starting from April 1, 2027, you will work within a forward-thinking organization that values technical excellence, continuous learning, and societal impact.
Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a university degree in computer science or a comparable IT-related, technically-oriented field, with at least three years of practical experience in software development following Scrum methodologies. Strong expertise in backend development with Spring Boot or frontend development with React/Next.js and TypeScript is essential.
You should demonstrate a results-oriented approach, analytical thinking, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Excellent
German language skills (C1 or higher) and good English proficiency (B2 or higher) are required. Additional advantageous skills include experience with SQL or NoSQL databases, distributed systems, containerization with Kubernetes and Docker, messaging technologies like Apache Kafka, responsive and mobile design, accessibility standards (BITV 2.0), SSO/IAM technologies such as Keycloak, and CI/CD pipelines.
Responsibilities
- Participate as a key member of an interdisciplinary developer team of approximately 18 professionals, contributing to the technical development of the nationwide university admissions system.
- Design, implement, and optimize software components using Java Spring Boot, React/Next.js, and related technologies, ensuring high performance and scalability.
- Manage deployment and orchestration processes within Kubernetes clusters, ensuring reliable operation and continuous integration.
- Collaborate closely with product owners, UX designers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into functional features.
- Maintain and improve existing systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements to meet evolving user needs.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to uphold quality standards and facilitate knowledge sharing within the team.
Benefits
- Secure employment with a permanent contract, providing stability and long-term career prospects.
- Competitive salary aligned with the Entgeltgruppe 13 of the TV-L collective agreement, including an annual special payment.
- Flexible working hours within a time frame of 06:00 to 21:00, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.
- Option to work remotely up to 60%, with an initial onboarding phase including 20% remote work to facilitate integration.
- Participation in a subsidized retirement plan through VBL, ensuring a secure future.
- Generous vacation entitlement of 30 days per year (based on a five-day workweek), plus additional days off for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
- Structured onboarding program with workshops, introductory sessions, and regular feedback to support your professional growth.
- Access to extensive training resources, including online courses via Udemy Business, to foster continuous development and skill enhancement.
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 prioritize the employment of women in underrepresented areas, in accordance with the Landesgleichstellungsgesetz NRW. We also encourage applications from persons with disabilities and ensure that our hiring processes are accessible and equitable. Our organization values the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings and strives to create a respectful and supportive environment for all employees.
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