Software Developer - University Of Michigan

Are you looking for a role where you can tap into your creativity while flexing your Python and web development skills?

The University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI) is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Software Developer to join their team in the development and launch of technical services for a proposed new University of Michigan online degree.

This role is ideal for someone who wants the satisfaction of building a product from the ground up along with the stability and benefits of working with an established organization.

Responsibilities

• Implement and deploy scalable novel learning experiences on top of current data science technologies, such as Jupyter notebooks, Docker containers, and Kubernetes
• Collaborate closely with software developers, user experience designers, learning experience designers, faculty, researchers, third party vendors, and students in service of the degree platform
• Identify features and bugs in the degree platform, working with others to fulfill requirements within project timelines
• Setup and manage quality assurance (QA) guidelines and software frameworks (e.g. continuous integration) to support software developed within the larger degree team
• Employ a pragmatic approach by understanding the tradeoffs between a perfect solution and a working solution
• Work closely within a team to solve problems, transfer knowledge, and develop software architecture and designs

About You

• Demonstrated educational, professional or personal experience with full-stack web application development
• Experience working with Python and an associated web application framework (e.g. Flask, Django)
• Experience working with Javascript browser-based frameworks (e.g. jQuery, React)
• Ability to take design specifications and create working, valid HTML and CSS
• Experience working with relational database platforms (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Oracle)
• Familiarity with using Git and GitHub to develop open source software
• Hold strong attention to detail and concern for information accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work well in both self-directed and collaborative environments
• Understanding of and experience with software quality methods (e.g. test driven development, continuous integration)

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.