IT Application Programmer (Backend Focus) for Medical Research Data Processing | IT-Anwendungsprogrammierer:in (all genders) mit Schwerpunkt Backend für medizinische ...

Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf GB Personal, Recht & Organisation

Hamburg, Hamburg, Deutschland
Published Jun 20, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role is for a dedicated Backend Developer at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), focusing on medical research data processing for the Hamburg City Health Study (HCHS). The successful candidate will be instrumental in designing, maintaining, and evolving critical backend systems, taking technical ownership for the integration, storage, and interface communication of medical research data. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the future of health research within an interdisciplinary environment. Key responsibilities include analyzing requirements, developing in-house applications, managing ETL processes, maintaining SQL databases, and providing technical support to users. The role requires strong backend development skills, database expertise, and a commitment to data quality and security.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in a relevant IT field (e.g., Applied Computer Science, Medical Informatics) or comparable experience and skills

Experience

  • Professional experience in backend development
  • Extensive experience in developing and implementing ETL data integration solutions (ideally SSIS)
  • Advanced experience with various database management systems (MSSQL Server, MySQL)
  • Experience with version control (GIT)
  • Professional experience with different data formats (e.g., XML, DICOM, HL7) (desirable)
  • Experience in data management (desirable)
  • Experience with communication standards like HL7 and communication servers like Mirth Connect (desirable)
  • Knowledge of IT security and data protection (desirable)

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Full immunization or immunity proof against the measles virus required before employment. This is a fixed-term position until April 30, 2028, with a potential for extension. The position can be filled full-time or part-time.