Senior Software Engineer

The University Of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Translational Data Science (CTDS) at The University of Chicago is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to open‑source web platforms. You will analyze requirements, design, implement, test, review code, and document work across full‑stack development with backend and frontend emphasis.

This grant‑funded role requires strong Python experience, knowledge of REST APIs, and container technologies, with opportunities to mentor interns and participate in hiring while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2–5 years of related work experience.
• Advanced degree preferred in CS, maths, statistics, engineering.
• Experience with Python or similar languages.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, microservices, containers.
• Cloud: AWS, GCP, OpenStack.
• Unix/Linux programming and open source contributions.
• CI/CD and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical tasks on time with quality.
• Participate in design and implementation.
• Provide maintenance for existing applications.
• Mentor interns and participate in hiring.
• Contribute in technical discussions internally and externally.
• Gather and analyze requirements with stakeholders.
• Collaborate to design applications meeting university/business needs.
• Handle day-to-day technical problems.

Skills

Python

Golang/JavaScript

C/C++

Java

C#

REST API

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Advanced degree in CS/math/engineering

Tools

Elasticsearch

PostgreSQL

Spark

Hadoop

Docker

Kubernetes

Chef

Salt

Ansible

AWS

Job description

Department BSD CTD - Engineering - HEAL

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. Learn more at https://gdc.cancer.gov/, https://gen3.org/, https://stats.gen3.org/, and https://ctds.uchicago.edu/.

Job Summary

Senior Software Engineers perform web application development activities of open-source software platforms, including analyzing business and technical requirements, designing/developing/testing software, reviewing and testing code, supporting and maintaining applications, and providing appropriate written documentation of project development and programming code. All engineers are expected to be flexible for full-stack development and some may have a specialty in back end or frontend technologies. This position is Grant Funded.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical tasks and timely delivery of such tasks, meeting the required level of quality.
• Participation in complex and challenging activities, including design and implementation.
• Provide support and maintenance for existing applications.
• Provide technical mentorship to interns and onboarding staff and technical leadership in technical initiatives.
• Actively participate in the hiring process and provide fair and productive interview feedback.
• Elaborate on technical solutions internally and externally when required.
• Investigates, analyzes and resolves day-to-day technical problems using standard procedures.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Certifications: ---

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Advanced degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or a relevant quantitative field.
• Experience: Relevant software development experience, full cycle preferred, including design, coding, testing, and support.
• 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.
• 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).
• High performance/cloud computing experience (AWS, GCP, Openstack).
• Unix/Linux programming, open source, and version control experience.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Openstack), CI/CD, and Agile methodologies.

Preferred Competencies

Ability to collaborate and interact effectively with team members, following guidelines and best practices and ensuring accountability for deliverables and outcomes. Ability to take multiple complex tasks and break them into smaller ones, estimating the effort needed to complete them, prioritizing them appropriately, and ensuring the completion of each task, meeting the required level of quality. Ability to prioritize and manage workload to meet project milestones and deadlines. Ability to adopt and support new structures or systems to meet objectives. Ability to take and provide constructive and helpful input and feedback on technical issues. In-depth knowledge in core technical areas, including in-depth knowledge of one or more modern programming languages, or having demonstrated the ability to achieve that level of proficiency in a short period of time.

Pay Range

Pay Range $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.

Benefits

Benefits Eligible 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.

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