Working Student (all genders) - Web Development - #943599

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is one of the world’s leading applied research organizations. 75 institutes develop cutting-edge technologies for our economy and society – more precisely: 32 000 people working in technology, science, administration and IT. They know: If you join Fraunhofer, then you are able to promote change. For themselves, for us and for the markets of today and tomorrow.

Welcome to Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS ! As the largest institute within the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, we have been conducting research for over 30 years in diverse fields such as artificial intelligence, microelectronics, sensor systems, data collection, signal processing and transmission. Talents from various engineering and natural science disciplines will find a wide range of exciting research topics under a single roof. A few highlights that reflect our innovative strength: Neuromorphic computing, 5G/6G mobile communication technologies, generative AI in speech and signal processing, and X-ray imaging for e-mobility. And that’s just the beginning!

Which sustainable solutions will you find with us?

Are you passionate about bridging cutting-edge research with practical applications and excited about bringing state-of-the-art innovations to the cloud, making them tangible and impactful?

Then have a look at our offer!

Here’s How You Will Make a Difference

The Cloud and Web Development group deals with…

• Frontend Development and Maintenance: You assist in the development and maintenance of web frontends (React, JavaScript/TypeScript).
• Supporting the Team with Programming Activities: You take on small programming tasks to integrate into the team and actively contribute to its success.
• Quality Assurance through Testing and Automation: You contribute to quality assurance by testing web applications and identifying issues, defining and documenting test scenarios, and conducting manual tests and automating them using Cypress.
• Task Engagement in an International Team: You collaborate in an international team and gradually take on more challenging tasks.
• Utilizing Version Control Systems: You use version control systems like Git/GitLab for collaborative work.
  
  
  

What You Bring To The Table

• Educational Background & Long-Term Interest: You are currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field and are interested in a long-term position.
• Technical Skills & Experience: You have experience in frontend development with React and TypeScript, and familiarity with tools like Storybook, VSCode, and version control systems such as Git/GitLab.
• API & Backend Knowledge: You have experience working with REST APIs (knowledge of streaming APIs like gRPC is a plus) and a basic understanding of object-oriented Python programming.
• Quality Assurance & Testing: You are interested in software quality assurance, test automation (e.g., with Cypress), and have a structured, detail-oriented working style with a passion for process optimization.
• Language Skills & Teamwork: You have strong English communication skills (written and spoken) to collaborate effectively in our international, English-speaking team.
  
  
  

What You Can Expect

• Organize your schedule: Benefit from flexible working hours that are perfectly compatible with your studies.
• Become part of a creative team: Experience an open and friendly working atmosphere in which your ideas are valued.
• Variety that inspires: Look forward to divers tasks that inspire and challenge you.
• Shape the future with us: Take part in application-oriented research and put your theoretical knowledge to practice.
• Innovation that inspires: Exciting and pioneering projects that make a real difference.
  
  
  

We will agree your start date and weekly working hours with you individually (as a working student 8 to 12 hours per week). You can reduce your hours before exams and increase them during semester breaks. You can set your working days flexibly. After your studies, there are attractive opportunities to join the institute on a full-time or part-time basis.

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled people are given preference if they are equally qualified.

Ready for change?

Then apply now and make the difference! (PDF: Cover Letter, Resume, Certificates).

Do you have questions about the application process? Our recruiter Svenja Hofmann will be happy to assist you: Phone +49 9131 776-1672.

Fraunhofer-Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS

www.iis.fraunhofer.de/en