#TRANSFORMINGTOMORROW: MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH US.

IT:U is a new technical university in Austria (Linz) dedicated to digital transformation, driven by interdisciplinary research and project-based learning to actively shape this transformation and advance it with a solution-oriented approach.

Join us as a Senior Software Developer (f/m/d)*

Senior Software Developer (f/m/d)*

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Design, develop and iterate on digital products and prototypes in areas such as learning technology, digital experiences and internal innovation initiatives
• Architect and implement scalable software systems across frontend and backend components
• Collaborate closely with product, design and data teams to translate ideas into effective solutions and prototypes
• Develop and integrate AI/ML-powered features, such as personalization, recommendation systems and intelligent assistants
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and accelerate delivery
• Work alongside the data team to integrate data services and pipelines where required
• Continuously experiment with new technologies and approaches, especially in AI, to drive innovation
• Ensure scalability, performance and security of the applications

Your strengths and skills:

• Academic degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in Cross-Platform and Application Development with React and Python (Mobile Development, Dart and Flutter skills are an asset)
• Proven track record of shipping production-ready full‑stack applications or prototypes
• Solid understanding of software architecture and system design principles
• Experience integrating or working with AI/ML models, APIs or frameworks
• Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools and workflows
• Knowledge und experience in DevOps and Platform Engineering
• A plus: Prompt/Context Engineering for LLMs; hands-on delivery of AI features/products; familiarity with rapid prototyping (MVPs, design sprints, experimentation)
• Experience working in cross-functional teams
• English skills on minimum level C1
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; curious and collaborative; eager to learn and grow with the team

What you can expect:

• Help shape an innovative, international educational and research institution through intelligent, cross‑platform applications
• Be part of a dynamic product team with room to drive how to work and a culture of experimentation and empowerment
• Unique opportunity to help build a new university
• Social activities that foster a collaborative work culture
• Free parking or Climate Ticket Upper Austria
• Flexible working hours through a flextime model and the option for home office

Salary

Competitive compensation starting from EUR 60.200 yearly gross salary.

*Come as you are - we value and promote diversity in our team. Everyone is encouraged to reach their full potential, realize ideas and seize opportunities. Regardless of age, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or origin, we welcome applications from all people equally.

About this job

Employment type: Full Time (Permanent employment)

Salary: from 60,200 EUR yearly

Seniority level: Professional Experience

Work model: Hybrid

Place of work: Linz

Field of work: IT, Data Processing

Unfilled vacancies: 1 vacancy unfilled for this position

About the company

Employer: IT:U - Interdisciplinary Transformation University Austria

Number of employees: 101 - 500 employees

Locations: Linz

Details about this job

Full Time (Permanent employment)

• Monday to Friday
• 38,5 hours

Place of work

• Linz

Must-have skills

• React
• Python
• AI ML models
• APIs
• frameworks
• AI-assisted coding tools and workflows
• DevOps
• Platform Engineering

Nice-to-have skills

• Mobile Development
• Dart or Flutter

Required languages

• English C1

Must-have education

• Academic degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field

Benefits

• Parking space
• Transportation allowance
• Flexible working hours
• Home office

Contact person

Sonja Pfaffeneder
HR Generalistin