Uchicago

Uchicago

Senior Software Engineer

Illinois: Chicago · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$80k-$120kDetected 12 days ago
JavaScriptPythonJavaGoC++C#Full-Stack DevelopmentPostgreSQLElasticsearchAWSGCPCloud PlatformsDockerKubernetesAnsibleCI/CDLinuxRESTSparkData ScienceComputer VisionStatisticsAgileResearch

About the role

  • The Center for Translational Data Science (CTDS) at the University of Chicago is a research center whose mission is to develop the discipline of translational data science to impactful problems in biology, medicine, healthcare, and the environment. We envision a world in which researchers have ready access to the data needed and the tools required to make
  • data driven discoveries that increase our scientific knowledge and improve the quality of life. We architect ecosystems of large-scale commons of research data, computing resources, applications, tools, and services for the broader research community to use data at scale to pursue scientific inquiry and accelerate discovery.

Responsibilities

  • Participation in complex and challenging activities, including design and implementation.
  • Provide support and maintenance for existing applications.
  • Works with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for developmental programs. Receives a moderate level of guidance to design applications to meet University and business requirements.
  • Performs other related work as needed.
  • Relevant software development experience, full cycle preferred, including design, coding, testing, and support.

Requirements

  • include a college or university degree in related field.
  • Advanced degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or a relevant quantitative field.
  • Knowledge of web applications, REST API, microservices, and containers.
  • Knowledge of Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, Spark, Hadoop, and data analysis.
  • Knowledge of configuration management utilities (Chef, Salt, Ansible) and container-based deployment solutions (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Responsible for technical tasks and timely delivery of such tasks, meeting the required level of quality.
  • Elaborate on technical solutions internally and externally when required.

Nice to have

  • Programming skills using Python (preferred), Golang/Javascript (a plus), or other languages like C/C++, Java, or C# with advanced skills in at least one of these languages.

Skills

  • All engineers are expected to be flexible for full-stack development and some may have a specialty in back end or frontend technologies.
  • High performance/cloud computing experience (AWS, GCP, Openstack).

Compensation

  • $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
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Benefits

  • Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
  • Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Equal opportunity

  • Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
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