Senior Tech Lead - Cloud, Full-Stack & Microservices

The University Of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An urban research university in Chicago is seeking a lead software developer to oversee and manage technical tasks while ensuring quality and timely delivery. Candidates should possess extensive experience in software development, particularly in microservices and cloud technologies. This role requires leadership skills for team management and project delivery, as well as proficiency in programming languages such as Python and JavaScript. The ideal candidate will help drive innovation while mentoring team members and prioritizing organizational goals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant software development experience required.
• Experience with full cycle software development preferred.
• Advanced programming skills in two or more modern languages.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large team and drive organizational goals.
• Communicate goals and mentor team members.
• Ensure successful project milestone delivery.
• Develop full stack web applications and microservices.

Skills

Software Development

Python

JavaScript

Project Management

Microservices

Cloud Computing

CI/CD

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Chef

Job description

An urban research university in Chicago is seeking a lead software developer to oversee and manage technical tasks while ensuring quality and timely delivery. Candidates should possess extensive experience in software development, particularly in microservices and cloud technologies. This role requires leadership skills for team management and project delivery, as well as proficiency in programming languages such as Python and JavaScript. The ideal candidate will help drive innovation while mentoring team members and prioritizing organizational goals.