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Are you eager to code solutions that will school the world in ed-tech? Are you excited about the idea that your work is powering real-world educational breakthroughs?
Then we want your talent on board. At IU Internationale Hochschule, we're blending the power of AI with the craft of teaching through Syntea, our AI teaching bot that is revolutionizing how students learn.
Seize this opportunity and join us immediately on a full-time, remote basis anywhere in Germany or Central Europe as an "AI Full Stack Software Developer - Focus on Python (m/f/d)" and together we'll broaden the scope of accessible, personalized education for a smarter, more connected future.
Your Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the core infrastructure that powers our AI-driven teaching tools, ensuring scalability and robust performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features for our internal bot-building platform, enhancing the capabilities of Syntea.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code across the full stack, from database operations to user interfaces – with a focus on backend tasks.
- Participate in code reviews, contribute to team knowledge sharing, and maintain high standards for our development processes.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems, applying your problem-solving skills to ensure seamless user experiences.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging trends in AI, education technology, and software development, and evaluate their potential application within our ecosystem.
Your Profile
- At least 2 years proven experience as a Fullstack Developer with a strong portfolio of successful projects.
- Proficiency in modern programming languages and frameworks, such as Python (required), React (a plus), JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, or similar technologies.
- Solid understanding of both front-end and especially back-end development.
- Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Good knowledge of database technologies, including relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB), with the ability to design and interact with complex data models.
- A passion for learning and applying new technologies to solve complex problems in education.
- Fluent in English, with German language skills being a plus.
We offer
- Shape your career: Rapid growth opens up many new opportunities for you.
- Work from wherever you want …: Modern tools and video meetings make it possible: with IU, the boundaries between here and there blur. You want to work from abroad for a while? No problem thanks to our WorkFlex benefits.
- … and flexible time: It’s your job: We trust you and give you the greatest possible freedom to organize yourself.
- Take your knowledge to a new level: Benefit from a 100% discount on tuition fees for an IU combined degree in the tech sector and many other free training courses. There is always something new to learn.
- Get a good rest: we push ourselves every day to go above and beyond. But we also take the time to recharge our batteries: with 30 days of annual vacation for all employees. Need some time off? How about a sabbatical?
- Reach your destination sustainably: Germanys 9 euro ticket is history, we got the DeutschlandTicket for 7 €. You prefer to travel by bike? Then a Jobrad (bike leasing) might be the right choice. We offer many environmentally conscious options to be mobile both professionally and privately.
About IU
Who are we? Germany’s largest university – and not just an excellent choice for studying, but also an outstanding Great Place to Work®! As an edutech company, we rely on state-of-the-art technology and data-driven approaches. That’s why AI-driven voice assistants and other GPT systems have long become a part of our daily work routine, helping us to focus on exciting projects. Here at IU, over 4,000 employees are dedicated to making a difference. So start now and join the Gamechangers!
Join IU's Synthetic Teaching Team
AI holds the potential to further elevate and refine personalization for educational purposes. We are pioneers in delivering high-quality, innovative education and in utilizing AI within the education sector, aiming to integrate this technology for both 1:1 tutoring and a personalized approach across the entire customer journey.
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If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Nilofer at [email protected].
Culture Of Everyone
Words are followed by actions: We take our “Culture Of Everyone” very seriously and would like to take this opportunity to expressly point out that you are welcome to join us, regardless of your origin, religion, gender, age or sexual orientation. Even if you have a disability, our doors are wide open to you. We look forward to a diverse community here at IU!