The position is to be filled as soon as possible. It is initially limited to four years. The position can be split.

IT Coordination / IT Development: Discovery Systems / VuFind (m/f/d)

(full-time, up to E 13 TV-L)

Konstanz

Full-time

As soon as possible

Fixed-term

The BSZ provides IT-supported services for academic libraries, museums, and archives, particularly in Baden-Württemberg, Saxony, and Saarland.

We are looking for a dedicated IT specialist in the field of discovery systems. The task is to support the introduction of the BOSS discovery system for the FOLIO library management system and to carry out preparatory work for replacing the OPAC solutions used to date.

You will work in a dedicated team and in close coordination with the department management.

Reference number 2026/047.

Areas of responsibility

Your tasks

• Coordination, further development, and connection of interfaces between FOLIO, indexing services, and BOSS/VuFind
• Concept development and preparation for the replacement of OPAC solutions
• Adaptation and further development of the BOSS discovery system based on the open-source software VuFind as part of a team
• Automation of processes (especially in the areas of administration and rollout)
• Collaboration with internal departments and external project and cooperation partners.

Requirements profile

Your profile

• Completed university degree in computer science or a comparable academic degree.
• Experience in the development and administration of web applications (PHP, Javascript, PostgreSQL)
• Experience with discovery or indexing solutions (VuFind, SOLR) is an advantage
• Knowledge of modern administration tools (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage
• Willingness to learn library standards and systems
• Structured, independent, and solution-oriented approach to work
• Good teamwork and communication skills

Benefits & Perks

We offer you

• An interesting job with a pleasant working atmosphere on Lake Constance
• Flexible working hours
• Sports activities as part of the company health management program
• Job ticket
• Mobile office
• Further training opportunities
• Konstanz is the largest city on Lake Constance and, as a local recreation area, is a popular place to live and work with a wide range of leisure activities
• Classification according to the collective agreement provisions of TV-Länder (depending on personal qualifications, up to pay grade E 13 TV-L)

Application & contact

Further information and application

We will of course provide you with individual training tailored to your needs. The full regular weekly working time is currently 39.5 hours.

For further information about the position, please contact Ms. Sibylle Hermann via the BSZ secretariat, tel. no. .

We look forward to receiving your application with the usual documents by March 6, 2026, via the online application portal.

Severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration if they are suitably qualified (representative for severely disabled persons at the BSZ: tel. no. ). The state of Baden-Württemberg is seeking to increase the proportion of women in its workforce and therefore welcomes applications from women.