Project Staff - Application Development | Projektmitarbeiter - Anwendungsentwicklung (w/m/d)

Land Sachsen-Anhalt Hochschule Merseburg

Merseburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Deutschland
Published Oct 13, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role involves working as a Project Staff member focused on Application Development within the 'Career Readiness through Microcredentials' (MC4LSA) university network project. The successful candidate will be responsible for modeling fundamental digital processes, developing concepts for digital credentials and badges using metadata, and establishing common data structure standards to ensure computer readability and verifiability of Microcredentials across various systems. Key tasks include implementing pilot and software solutions for digital recognition processes, developing and integrating interfaces with the Campus Management System (CMS), and establishing a platform-based infrastructure for credential management. The position requires a university degree in IT-related fields, proven expertise in database-backed web programming (Python, PHP preferred), and strong knowledge of cryptographic procedures, PKI, and Linux server environments. This is a critical, highly technical role supporting the digital transformation of university education.

Required Skills

Education

Scientific University Degree (Diploma, Master, or equivalent) in Business Informatics, Media Informatics, Application Development, or a comparable IT-related field

Experience

  • Professional experience in database-backed web programming (preferably Python and PHP)
  • Practical application of cryptographic and mathematical procedures
  • Professional experience applying Linux in a productive, server-oriented environment
  • Deep knowledge and application of web development, web services, and underlying technologies
  • Experience with standards for digital credentials and data exchange (advantageous)
  • Knowledge of Campus Management Systems (desirable)

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Willingness to undertake project-related business trips; Position is part-time (50%); Contract duration is temporary until December 31, 2029; Must provide proof of equivalence for foreign educational qualifications.