Platform Engineer (Low-Code)

• You will be responsible for the administrative operation of the platform (LowCode Oracle APEX), lifecycle management, and technological advancement
• You will provide central development tools to all other development teams
• You will develop core platform components, such as authentication (single sign-on), authorization mechanisms (SSO, OAuth, OpenID Connect), standardized REST interfaces, centralized logging and monitoring concepts, and App Store functionality (e.g., APEX Gallery)
• You maintain development guidelines, perform code quality analyses (e.g., SonarQube), and provide CI/CD pipelines for APEX
• You will develop low-code applications in agile teams and serve as a developer or technical product owner, * Depending on whether you meet the personal requirements, a standard salary in Pay Grade 11 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Public Service of the German States (TV-L).
• We welcome applications from people of all nationalities. We aim to increase the proportion of women in underrepresented fields and look forward to receiving relevant applications.
• Applicants with severe disabilities or those eligible for equivalent treatment will be given preference if equally qualified.
• This position requires a security clearance in accordance with the provisions of the Security Clearance Act
• Flexible work schedules and family-friendly policies are standard practice for us-please feel free to contact us.
• Willingness to be on call regularly, including on weekends and holidays.

You have a relevant college degree (bachelor’s or equivalent) in computer science or another IT-related field, or you have at least four years of relevant professional experience in IT. Specific practical experience in application programming or database administration is required for this position

The following skills would be desirable:

• proficiency with SQL, PL/SQL, Restful Data Service (ORDS), REST / JSON
• web technologies such as HTML (5), CSS, JavaScript, jQuery;
• proficiency with the necessary development tools for editing and managing software source code
• knowledge of container technologies
• basic knowledge of IT security (e.g., privacy by design, etc.).

Personal Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and in a structured manner
• Willingness to engage in continuous professional development and to familiarize yourself with new topics
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication and teamwork abilities, * To work at IT.Niedersachsen, you must have a strong command of the German language, both spoken and written.

• A meaningful job: You’ll help move the state forward and make an important contribution to society.
• Security you can count on: With us, you’ll enjoy all the benefits of public service.
• Flexibility that fits your life: Flexible hours, remote work, and part-time options give you the freedom you need.
• A team you can rely on: We support one another and treat each other with respect.
• A reliable salary: You’ll be paid according to the collective bargaining agreement for state public service (TV-L).
• Additional recognition: You’ll receive a special year-end bonus as stipulated by the collective bargaining agreement.
• More time for yourself: Look forward to up to 30 days of vacation per year, plus time off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
• Pension plan with a future: Our supplemental pension plan is comparable to corporate pensions in the private sector.
• Advancement made easy: With personalized professional development opportunities, we support you in pursuing your own path.

At IT.Niedersachsen, we connect the state and its people. We ensure that public administration employees can work digitally. At the same time, we’re laying the groundwork so that citizens can access all government offices, agencies, and ministries online in the future. That’s why we’re looking for you: people who want more than just a job-a role that makes a difference. Whether you’re a coder, administrator, project manager, or communications professional-with us, you’ll help shape the state’s future and become part of a close-knit team.