Grad Assistant - Full Stack Developer Assistant - Technology Solutions

UIC; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Grad Assistant for a Full Stack Developer Assistant role in Technology Solutions, based in Chicago, IL. The position supports the software development team through the full development life cycle and collaboration with stakeholders.

The role requires admission in a graduate degree program and a computer science background, with duties spanning API development, testing, and code optimization while offering a 50% appointment at 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Admission to and good academic standing in a graduate degree program at the University of Illinois Chicago.
• Computer Science background.
• Create developer documentation and user training manuals.
• Participate actively in daily stand ups and group meetings.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work 20 hrs/week, summer and winter breaks strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• API Development and Integration
• API Testing and Debugging
• 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.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Graduate student

Education

Graduate degree program admission

Job description

Grad Assistant - Full Stack Developer Assistant - Technology Solutions

Chicago, IL, United States

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1042571

Posted on: 8/19/2026 - Application Deadline: 8/28/2026

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 $2,688.89monthly 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, LifeInsurance, 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
• 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
• Create developer documentation and user training manuals
• Participate actively in daily stand ups and group meetings
• Good problem-solving 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.

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.

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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, covid sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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.