Full Stack Developer
EU
October 30, 2026 at 10:48 AM
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Location
- Germany (Leipzig)
Experience Level
- Relevant professional experience in software development
About The Company
Universität Leipzig is a public research university with a long academic tradition and a broad range of teaching and research activities. Its University Library supports the university community and other library users by providing access to scholarly information, collections, digital resources, and library services. Digital systems are an important part of this work, helping users discover and access information and enabling library teams to manage and deliver services effectively. The library is seeking a software professional to contribute to the continued development and reliable release of its digital applications.
About The Role
Universität Leipzig is recruiting a Full Stack Software Developer and Release Manager (m/f/d/x) for the University Library. This is a permanent position in pay group 10 under the German public-sector collective agreement TV-L. The role brings together application development across the software stack and coordination of software releases. You will help build, maintain, and improve digital solutions used in a university library environment, working with colleagues to translate service needs into dependable software. You will also support structured release processes so that changes can be tested, prepared, documented, and delivered in a controlled manner. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to systems that support academic information services and the everyday work of library users and staff.
Qualifications
Candidates should have relevant professional experience or an appropriate qualification in software development, computer science, information technology, or a related field. A sound understanding of full stack application development and the ability to work across frontend and backend components are important. Applicants should be comfortable reading, writing, testing, and maintaining code, and should approach technical problems methodically. Experience with software release coordination, version control, testing, deployment, or related development workflows would be valuable. Familiarity with digital services, information systems, or the needs of academic or public institutions is an advantage. You should be able to communicate technical topics clearly, collaborate with colleagues from different professional backgrounds, and work responsibly in a team. A willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing requirements is also important.
Responsibilities
Develop, enhance, and maintain software applications supporting the University Library’s digital services. Work across relevant frontend and backend components to implement features, resolve defects, and improve usability, reliability, and maintainability. Clarify requirements with colleagues and contribute to technical solutions that reflect library workflows and user needs. Review code, carry out appropriate testing, and document development work so that applications can be supported and improved over time. Coordinate release activities, including planning and preparing software changes, checking readiness, tracking issues, and communicating release information to relevant colleagues. Support the use of consistent development and release practices, and help identify opportunities to improve workflows. Collaborate with technical and library teams, contribute to troubleshooting, and assist in ensuring that software changes are delivered in a dependable and well-organized way.
Benefits
This is an unbefristet, or permanent, position at Universität Leipzig, offering the opportunity to contribute over the long term to digital services in a university library. The position is classified in pay group 10 under TV-L. The university indicates that applicable collective-agreement provisions may be used to support the recruitment of suitable specialists. The role combines software engineering with release management and offers the chance to work on services that support teaching, research, and access to scholarly information. Employment terms and any additional conditions are governed by the relevant institutional and public-sector regulations.
Equal Opportunity
Universität Leipzig welcomes applications from qualified candidates and is committed to fair and respectful recruitment. Selection is based on relevant qualifications, experience, and suitability for the position. Applicants are encouraged to present their skills and experience in relation to the responsibilities described above.
Universität Leipzig is a public research university with a long academic tradition and a broad range of teaching and research activities. Its University Library supports the university community and other library users by providing access to scholarly information, collections, digital resources, and library services. Digital systems are an important part of this work, helping users discover and access information and enabling library teams to manage and deliver services effectively. The library is seeking a software professional to contribute to the continued development and reliable release of its digital applications.
About The Role
Universität Leipzig is recruiting a Full Stack Software Developer and Release Manager (m/f/d/x) for the University Library. This is a permanent position in pay group 10 under the German public-sector collective agreement TV-L. The role brings together application development across the software stack and coordination of software releases. You will help build, maintain, and improve digital solutions used in a university library environment, working with colleagues to translate service needs into dependable software. You will also support structured release processes so that changes can be tested, prepared, documented, and delivered in a controlled manner. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to systems that support academic information services and the everyday work of library users and staff.
Qualifications
Candidates should have relevant professional experience or an appropriate qualification in software development, computer science, information technology, or a related field. A sound understanding of full stack application development and the ability to work across frontend and backend components are important. Applicants should be comfortable reading, writing, testing, and maintaining code, and should approach technical problems methodically. Experience with software release coordination, version control, testing, deployment, or related development workflows would be valuable. Familiarity with digital services, information systems, or the needs of academic or public institutions is an advantage. You should be able to communicate technical topics clearly, collaborate with colleagues from different professional backgrounds, and work responsibly in a team. A willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing requirements is also important.
Responsibilities
Develop, enhance, and maintain software applications supporting the University Library’s digital services. Work across relevant frontend and backend components to implement features, resolve defects, and improve usability, reliability, and maintainability. Clarify requirements with colleagues and contribute to technical solutions that reflect library workflows and user needs. Review code, carry out appropriate testing, and document development work so that applications can be supported and improved over time. Coordinate release activities, including planning and preparing software changes, checking readiness, tracking issues, and communicating release information to relevant colleagues. Support the use of consistent development and release practices, and help identify opportunities to improve workflows. Collaborate with technical and library teams, contribute to troubleshooting, and assist in ensuring that software changes are delivered in a dependable and well-organized way.
Benefits
This is an unbefristet, or permanent, position at Universität Leipzig, offering the opportunity to contribute over the long term to digital services in a university library. The position is classified in pay group 10 under TV-L. The university indicates that applicable collective-agreement provisions may be used to support the recruitment of suitable specialists. The role combines software engineering with release management and offers the chance to work on services that support teaching, research, and access to scholarly information. Employment terms and any additional conditions are governed by the relevant institutional and public-sector regulations.
Equal Opportunity
Universität Leipzig welcomes applications from qualified candidates and is committed to fair and respectful recruitment. Selection is based on relevant qualifications, experience, and suitability for the position. Applicants are encouraged to present their skills and experience in relation to the responsibilities described above.