Lead Software Engineer

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL, US
Base: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00; bonus/equity: not...
7+ years software development experience
Full stack web application development
Python and javascript proficiency
The role leads the design and implementation of top priority technical tasks for a research center pioneering translational data science

Job Summary

  • The role leads the design and implementation of top priority technical tasks for a research center pioneering translational data science.
  • Candidates must manage complex systems, negotiate technical solutions, and mentor a team of software engineers to deliver quality software.
  • This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $120,000 to $170,000 with comprehensive benefits including health and retirement plans.

Matching Summary

The role leads the design and implementation of top priority technical tasks for a research center pioneering translational data science.

Salary

Base: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, retirement, and paid time off included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years software development experience
  • Full stack web application development
  • Python and JavaScript proficiency
  • Cloud platform experience AWS Azure GCP
  • Microservices and container deployment
  • Team leadership and mentoring engineers

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with biomedical informatics domain
  • Contribution to open-source projects
  • Advanced degree in computer science
  • Agile methodology experience
  • CI/CD pipeline implementation skills

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years of related work experience
  • College or university degree in related field
  • Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, and modern web stacks
  • Experience with Unix/Linux programming and version control

Work Rights

Not specified

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