Software administrator/developer (m-w-d) with a focus on learning management systems

Software Administrator / Developer (m-w-d) with a focus on learning management systems

External job advertisement reg. no. 3-11321/24-H

Modern, networked, tradition-conscious: Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) is the largest university in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. It can look back on a history of over 500 years and today has around 20,000 students. MLU's research focuses on material and life sciences, enlightenment, social and cultural research. In addition, the university houses a large number of small subjects under its roof, some of which are unique.

MLU has excellent national and international networks and cooperates with numerous non-university research institutions, over 250 universities and industry.

At the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, IT Service Center, a permanent position is available from the earliest possible date.

A software administrator/developer (m-w-d) with a focus on learning management systems to be filled full-time.

Depending on the tasks assigned and fulfillment of the personal requirements, remuneration will be paid up to pay group 13 TV-L.

• Independent administration, customization and development of applications in the field of e-learning with a focus on learning management systems using DevOps technologies,
• Operation of learning management systems for Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg,
• Design, development and adaptation of interfaces and integration of the learning management systems into the existing infrastructure (configuration management, campus management, IDM),
• Consulting, training and support for users,
• Communication with internal and external partners.

• Completed university degree or university of applied sciences degree in computer science or another natural science subject or comparable professional experience,
• Experience in the development and support of application systems, ideally in the field of e-learning,
• Experience in dealing with operating systems based on Linux and sound knowledge of programming and scripting languages (e.g. PHP, Python),
• Experience with agile methods and with the operation of large and complex IT systems with a focus on learning management systems,
• Analytical, structured, solution- and service-oriented way of working,
• Team and communication skills, good self-organization,
• German language skills at C2 level.

• The opportunity to support the education of young people through your work and to contribute to gaining new insights and answering important scientific research questions,
• A secure job and attractive working conditions (home office, flexible working hours, variable part-time models),
• Employment in the public sector, remuneration in accordance with the collective agreement of the federal states (TV-L) including an annual special payment and a company pension scheme,
• 30 days' vacation per year, plus time off on December 24 and 31,
• Comprehensive personnel development in all phases of professional life with a wide range of further training and qualification opportunities, including training leave,
• Offers to promote and maintain your health as part of our health management as well as a wide range of university sports activities,
• The opportunity to participate in a variety of social communities (e.g. university sports teams, university choir or university orchestra) and participation in exciting events, e.g. Long Night of Science, University Information Day, University Winter Ball,
• Discounted meals in the canteens of the Studentenwerk Halle.

Applications from severely disabled persons with equal aptitude and qualifications will be given preferential consideration.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with a degree that is not at a German university must submit a certificate assessment to prove equivalence.

For foreign higher education qualifications (Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications) of the Central Office for Foreign Education (https://www.kmk.org/zab/central-office-forforeign-education). You can find options for applying for a financial grant for this at: https://www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de/html/de/pro/anerkennungszuschuss.php.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Sebastian Schenk, Tel.: 0345 55-21846, E-Mail: sebastian.schenk@itz.uni-halle.de.

Please send your application, quoting reg. no. 3-11321/24-H, together with the usual documents by 12.05.2025 to Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, IT Service Center, Dr. Steven Achilles, 06099 Halle (Saale).

The tender is subject to any budgetary restrictions. Application costs will not be reimbursed by Martin Luther University. Application documents will only be returned if a sufficiently stamped envelope is enclosed. An electronic application is welcome, please send it to the e-mail address steven.achilles@itz.uni-halle.de.

Requirements for the applicant:

Advanced knowledge: CBT, WBT (computer/web based training), e-learning, teleteaching.

Expert knowledge: PHP programming language, Python programming language, DevOps tools.