Project Employee - Application Development (Part-Time) | Projektmitarbeiter*in - Anwendungsentwicklung (w/m/d)
Land Sachsen-Anhalt Hochschule Merseburg
Job Summary
This is a part-time (50%) project role focused on developing and implementing digital infrastructure solutions for the 'Career Readiness through Microcredentials' (MC4LSA) project, a joint initiative across six German universities. The successful candidate will be responsible for modeling core digital processes, developing concepts for digital badges and proofs of achievement, and establishing common data structure standards to ensure computer readability and verifiability of Microcredentials across various systems. Key tasks include developing and integrating interfaces with the Campus Management System (CMS) and establishing a platform-based infrastructure for managing Microcredentials. Essential qualifications include a scientific university degree (Master's or equivalent) in IT-related fields, proven expertise in database-backed web programming (preferably Python and PHP), and deep knowledge of cryptographic procedures, PKI, and web development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON). This role requires strong communication skills and a willingness to travel for project-related duties.
Required Skills
Education
Scientific University Degree (Diplom, Master, or equivalent) in Business Informatics, Media Informatics, Application Development, or a comparable IT-related field
Experience
- Proven expertise in database-backed web programming (preferably Python and PHP)
- Practical application of cryptographic and mathematical procedures
- Practical application of tools for certificate generation and signature verification
- Experience with Linux in a productive, server-oriented environment
- Deep knowledge and application of Web Development, Web Services, and underlying technologies
- Experience with standards for digital proofs and data exchange (advantageous)
- Knowledge of Campus Management Systems (desirable)
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to undertake project-related business travel; The position is part-time (50%); Employment is limited until December 31, 2029; Must provide proof of equivalence for foreign educational qualifications.