Senior Software Engineer

uchicago.edu

Chicago, IL, US
Base: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00; bonus/equity: not ...
Fully remote
React and typescript frontend development
Redux-toolkit and ui design
Restful api integration and querying
The Center for Translational Data Science at the University of Chicago develops ecosystems of large-scale research data and tools to accelerate scientific discovery in biology, medicine, healthcare, and the environment

Job Summary

  • The Center for Translational Data Science at the University of Chicago develops ecosystems of large-scale research data and tools to accelerate scientific discovery in biology, medicine, healthcare, and the environment.
  • The Senior Software Engineer will lead frontend development efforts, provide technical leadership and mentorship, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver accessible, scalable, and high-performance applications.
  • The University of Chicago offers a comprehensive benefits program including health, retirement, and paid time off for eligible employees.

Matching Summary

The Center for Translational Data Science at the University of Chicago develops ecosystems of large-scale research data and tools to accelerate scientific discovery in biology, medicine, healthcare, and the environment.

Salary

Base: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, retirement, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • React and TypeScript frontend development
  • Redux-toolkit and UI design
  • RESTful API integration and querying
  • Web accessibility WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
  • CI/CD pipelines with GitLab and GitHub Actions
  • Data visualization and large-scale datasets
  • Frontend performance optimization

Nice-to-have

  • Mentorship and technical leadership
  • Collaboration with product managers and UX designers
  • Experience with genomic data structures
  • SEO best practices
  • Participation in hiring process
  • Automated and manual accessibility testing

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Minimum 2 years software development experience
  • 2 years experience with React, TypeScript, Redux-toolkit
  • Experience with data analytics workflows
  • Background check including conviction history review

Work Rights

Not specified

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