Senior Software Engineer (m/w/d) TypeScript
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 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.
Responsibilities
* 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)
Qualifications
* 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); German is a plus
Benefits
* Be you at IU: We support and empower you to achieve your personal and professional goals.
* Work wherever you want: Choose remote or any of our locations with WorkFlex Benefit if you want to work abroad temporarily.
* Flexible time: Greatest freedom to organize yourself.
* Take your knowledge to a new level: Free access to all our e‑learning platforms; we finance a complete technology course of your choice.
* Make your journey sustainable: Options like DeutschlandTicket subsidized and Jobrad bike leasing.
* 33 days to rest: 30 flexible vacation days per year plus an extra day off on your birthday, and days off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Contact
For further questions, please feel free to contact Ronja via ronja.kaiser@iu.org.
Application Process
Please note that, for data protection reasons, we are not allowed to process email applications.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We cherish our “Culture of Everyone” and 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 IU.
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