Job Description
Location: Chicago, IL
Job Description:
- Writes secure, optimized, and maintainable code in various web programming languages for exceptional performance and scalability.
- Develops accessible web applications, APIs, and integrations that support the University's mission.
- Designs and maintains database schemas, stored procedures, and SQL code to ensure data integrity.
- Implements robust security measures for web applications, APIs, and integrations.
- Designs and develops automated scripts to support web-based products.
- Enhances existing products with new features and improvements.
- Conducts thorough code reviews and provides constructive feedback to team members.
- Maintains technical documentation for projects and applications.
- Collaborates with and occasionally leads cross-functional teams to develop accessible software solutions addressing business needs.
- Leads end-to-end testing of new web-based products and enhancements.
- Partner in vendor product quality assurance and functional testing.
- Troubleshoots and debugs software issues.
- Translates technical terminology for non-technical audiences.
- Implements and maintains CI/CD pipelines.
- Automates deployment processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Monitors and optimizes system performance and resource utilization.
- Conducts regular security reviews, tests, and patches.
- Deploys software upgrades, hotfixes, and patches, including for web content management systems.
- Performs performance testing, troubleshooting, and bug fixing.
- Educates clients on web solutions.
- Manages stakeholder relationships.
- Contributes to business process improvements for clients and vendors.
- Reviews and assesses vendor solutions.
- Occasionally leads team meetings when management is unavailable.
- Leads small development project teams, providing guidance and support.
- Collaborates with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and timelines.
- Develops comprehensive project plans and allocates resources efficiently.
- Monitors project progress, identifies risks, and ensures timely delivery.
- Implements risk mitigation strategies.
- Communicates project status to stakeholders.
- Collaborates with vendors and third-party developers, and provides internal guidance for vendor proposals.
- Designs new systems, features, and tools. Solves complex problems and identifies opportunities for technical improvement and performance optimization. Reviews and tests code to ensure appropriate standards are met.
- Acts as a technical consultant and resource for faculty research, teaching, and/or administrative projects.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Degree in a technical field.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Proficiency in PHP, SQL, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and software development best practices.
- Expertise in server-side scripting, database management, and security protocols.
- Experience in client-side scripting and templates.
- Proficiency with Git or another version control management system.
- Strong knowledge of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation.
- Linux command line proficiency.
- Python or other scripting languages.
- ReactJS.
- Next.js.
- C#.
- Sitecore coding and architecture.
- Expression Engine coding and architecture.
- Azure Cloud administration.
- Search technologies (Solr, Coveo, Google).
- AWS S3.
- iOS or Android development.
Preferred Competencies
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Work independently and in cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Lead small project teams to successful outcomes.â‹
Working Conditions
- Office atmosphere.
- Hybrid work schedule option.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
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