Backend Engineer (f/m/d) Node.js

Join us to make education accessible for all!

Strengthen our Engineering Team in full-time as Backend Engineer (m/f/d) within Germany remotely or at one of our office locations.

As a Backend Engineer (Node.js) in our EPOS team, you will contribute to building and improving services within our university administration system.

EPOS is a large-scale ERP-like platform that powers the entire student lifecycle—from enrollment to exam management—requiring reliable architecture, scalability, and seamless integrations across multiple domains and external platforms.

Our Stack

• NodeJS
• Vue.js 3
• Tailwind CSS
• Vite
• Kafka
• AWS
• Docker
• DataDog
• GitLab
• DDD

Your tasks

• Contribute to the design, development, and operation of distributed systems (microservices, microfrontends).
• Support the implementation of scalable and reliable backend services in a complex ERP environment.
• Work with event‑driven architectures and gain hands‑on experience with streaming technologies like Kafka.
• Deploy and maintain services in AWS using Docker (and Kubernetes where applicable).
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional peers (PM, UX, QA, DevOps) in an agile setup.
• Take ownership of your tasks and services, including monitoring, debugging, and continuous improvement.

Your Profile

• 3+ years of professional experience in backend development with Node.js.
• Solid understanding of building and operating backend services and APIs.
• Experience with event‑driven systems or messaging technologies (e.g. Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Familiar with working with AI tools and workflows.
• Basic knowledge of cloud environments (AWS or similar) and containerization (Docker).
• Interest in working with complex systems and learning about scalable architectures.
• Good understanding of web technologies and software quality principles.
• Strong team player with a proactive mindset and willingness to learn and grow.

We offer

• Be you at IU: We support and empower you to achieve your personal and professional goals.
• Work wherever you want… Digitalization is part of our DNA. Decide the place that inspires you. Remote work is possible. Work abroad temporarily with our WorkFlex Benefit.
• … and flexible in terms of 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: Enjoy free access to all our e‑learning platforms. We will finance a complete technology course of your choice.
• Make your journey sustainable: whether it's a DeutschlandTicket subsidized down to 13 euros or a Jobrad (bike leasing) offer, enjoy freedom of mobility for work and personal activities, while making an eco‑friendly choice.
• 33 days to rest: 30 flexible vacation days per year, an extra day off on your birthday, and days off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

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, sexual orientation or disability. We welcome you as you are and look forward to nurturing our diverse community at the IU!