Lead Open Source Platform Specialist (Email, Web Portals & Communication) | Lead Open Source Platform Specialist (m/w/d) – Schwerpunkt E-Mail, Webportale & Kommunikation

IBI - Institut für Bildung in der Informationsgesellschaft gGmbH

Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
Published Mar 27, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As the Lead Open Source Platform Specialist at the Institute for Information Society (IBI), a non-profit affiliate of TU Berlin, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a digital landscape dedicated to education and rehabilitation in the correctional system. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve the independent management and development of email systems and web portals using modern open-source solutions. You will lead technical projects, guide your team through complex challenges, and expand authentication services like LDAP and Single Sign-On. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who values social impact and technical autonomy. You will be responsible for ensuring high security and data protection standards while fostering knowledge exchange within a collaborative environment. The position offers significant creative freedom, flexible working hours, and the opportunity to work on socially relevant projects within a stable, research-oriented framework.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent professional IT training and experience.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience with open-source email solutions such as Postfix and Dovecot
  • Extensive experience managing web portals and Content Management Systems
  • Proven expertise in authentication systems and single sign-on solutions
  • Professional experience in Linux/Unix environments and network security
  • Experience in leading or coordinating technical development projects and teams
  • Experience with containerization and modern deployment workflows

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • The role is based in Berlin with significant home office options. Work hours are 32-40 hours per week. Candidates must demonstrate high self-organization and a sense of responsibility for socially relevant digital infrastructure.