Join us to make education accessible for all!
Strengthen our SalesTech Team in full-time (40 hrs./week) as
(Junior) Software Engineer - Twilio & Node.js (m/f/d)
This position is available as a full-time role at our IU office locations or remotely (must reside in Germany or the UK).
Your tasks
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Support the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our main communication platform, which enables Study Advisors to have direct conversations with prospective students. You will regularly collaborate with internal users and stakeholders to ensure the system meets their needs and remains reliable and efficient.
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Work closely with experienced engineers to integrate data from our SalesForce CRM with Twilio Flex functionalities, helping Study Advisors get the right information at the right time.
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Participate in enhancing existing features and implementing new ones based on feedback from internal users and stakeholders.
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Learn how to develop reliable backend services using Node.js and NestJS, and contribute to frontend components built with React and TypeScript.
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Assist in monitoring and troubleshooting system performance using tools such as DataDog.
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Collaborate with the team in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes using GitLab CI/CD.
Your Profile
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Solid knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript, with some experience or strong interest in backend development using Node.js (NestJS experience is a plus), and a basic understanding of databases (preferably MongoDB) and modern development workflows.
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Interest in working with communication platforms such as Twilio Flex, as well as curiosity about cloud technologies, especially AWS and Microsoft Azure.
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Eagerness to learn about system integrations and event-driven architectures (e.g. Kafka) and to work on systems that are essential for the daily work of internal teams.
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Enjoys solving problems, learning from others, and continuously improving code quality and performance, with strong motivation to grow as a engineer.
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Comfortable communicating in English and working in an international environment; fluent German language skills are essential due to regular interaction with German-speaking users.
We offer
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Be you at IU: We support and encourage you to achieve your personal and professional goals. After all, your satisfaction is an essential part of a positive and productive environment.
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Work where you want...: Digitalization is part of our DNA. Therefore, you can decide for yourself which place sparks the most productivity in you. Do you love working from home? No problem! Do you want to work abroad for a while? Our WorkFlex benefit makes it possible.
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...and flexible in time: It's your job: We trust you and give you the greatest possible freedom to organize yourself.
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Use your own technology: You can freely choose your equipment. Everyone has their own preferences when it comes to hardware and IDE.
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Take your knowledge to a new level: Where, if not with us? Enjoy free access to all our e-learning platforms. In addition, we finance a complete technology degree of your choice.
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Make your journey sustainable: Whether it's a DeutschlandTicket subsidised to just €13.45, or a JobRad (bike leasing) offer, enjoy the freedom of mobility for both work and personal activities, while also making an eco-friendly choice.
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33 days of relaxation: Breaks are important! In addition to 30 flexible vacation days per year, we also give you an extra day off on your birthday and free days on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
IU International University of Applied Science (IU) is Germany's largest university of applied science - and we are 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 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.
Become part of our Engineering team! We're passionate, competitive, open to all things new - and we love data. We live to code anything that makes IU students and IU services better.
Sounds like the perfect job for you? Then apply now! If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact kata.jarosz(at)iu.org
Please only apply via the application tool, no applications via email will be accepted.
Actions speak louder than words: We cherish our "Culture of Everyone" and would like to take this opportunity to empathize that we do not tolerate discrimination towards any race, gender, religion, age, personal orientation or disability. We welcome you as you are and look forward to nurturing our diverse community at the IU!
