Grad Assistant - Full Stack Developer Assistant - Technology Solutions

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Graduate Assistant to assist the software development team with full stack development. The role offers a 50% appointment at 20 hours per week, with responsibilities spanning API work, front-end tasks, and testing across the software lifecycle.

The position provides access to benefits and is ideal for students looking to apply computer science knowledge in real-world projects within Technology Solutions at UIC.

Qualifications

• Admission to and good academic standing in a graduate degree program at UIC.
• Computer Science background.
• Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, RESTful Web Services, SQL.
• Create developer documentation and user training manuals.
• Participate in daily stand ups and group meetings.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• API Development and Integration.
• API Testing and Debugging.
• Front end development.
• UI Component Testing and E2E testing.
• Code, Database and DB Query Optimization.
• Other assignments as required.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

RESTful Web Services

SQL

Problem-Solving

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate student in CS at UIC

Job description

Grad Assistant - Full Stack Developer Assistant - Technology Solutions

Hiring Department: Technology Solutions

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042571

Posting Close Date: 8/28/2026

Salary: The wage for this position is $2,688.89 monthly for a 50% appointment, 20 hours per week.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

UIC Technology Solutions is looking for qualified graduate students to assist the software development team with full stack development. This is a great opportunity for students to gain valuable experience in the field of software development, applying their knowledge to real world projects and be involved in the entire software development life cycle.

Duties & Responsibilities

• API Development and Integration
• API Testing and Debugging
• Front end development
• UI Component Testing and E2E testing
• Code, Database and DB Query Optimization
• Other assignments as required
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Admission to and good academic standing in a graduate degree program at the University of Illinois Chicago.
• Computer Science Background
• Previous experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, RESTful Web Services, SQL
• Create developer documentation and user training manuals
• Participate actively in daily stand ups and group meetings
• Good problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work 20 hrs/week, summer and winter breaks strongly preferred.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.