Job Description

Job Description:

• Develops and maintains the architecture of applications to ensure scalability and performance.

• Writes clean, reusable, and efficient code while adhering to best practices.

• Builds and implements high-performance, low-latency, and highly available applications.

• Collaborates with frontend developers to integrate user-facing components with server-side logic.

• Implements security measures and data protection protocols to safeguard sensitive information.

• Integrates and manages data storage solutions, ensuring seamless data flow and accessibility.

• Develops solutions to proactively identify issues prior to end user impact as well as coordinate and advise on issue resolution.

• Investigates and resolves day-to-day technical problems using standard procedures.

• Works with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for developmental programs. Receives a moderate/high level of guidance to design applications to meet University and business requirements.

• Performs code testing on components and works to ensure that appropriate implementation standards are met.

• Supports and maintains existing applications. Works with web developers and responds to requests from users.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications  

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proficiency in Python with substantial experience in Django.

• Knowledge of Python threading constraints and multi-process architecture.

• Familiarity with AWS and Docker for building scalable applications.

• Basic understanding of frontend technologies including JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.

Preferred Competencies

• Skilled in combining multiple data sources and databases into a cohesive system.

• Experience processing large amounts of data logs using spark, ray or similar technologies.

• Awareness of security and accessibility regulations.

• Experience with user authentication and managing authorization across various systems.

• Understanding of core design principles for scalable applications.

• Ability to differentiate between mobile and desktop delivery platforms and optimize accordingly.

• Experience in developing database schemas to support business operations.

• Strong unit testing and debugging skills.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with frontend engineers, product owners, and QA teams.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.

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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