Full Stack Research Programmer

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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Summary

The School of Information is looking for an Intermediate Research Programmer (Full Stack) to support the research activities of multiple NIH-funded research projects that are collaborating on the creation of next-generation mobile health applications. The ideal applicant has a strong software engineering background and understands how back-end systems are supported by and connected to relational and non-relational (NoSQL) databases to form innovative, responsive, and usable web and mobile applications. This position is both an excellent opportunity for a career programmer to work in an independent fast fast-paced innovative environment as well as for technical individuals who aim to gain further experience in research and co-authorship on scientific publications.

Reporting to an Associate Professor of Information, the successful candidate would be joining a dedicated team of University of Michigan researchers and programmers united by a shared mission to democratize mobile health research through technology innovation. As we expand our team, we are seeking a talented Full-Stack Software Engineer to contribute to our cutting-edge projects. If you are passionate about creating impactful software solutions and have experience with React, React Native, Express.js, and MongoDB, we want to hear from you!

Why Work at Michigan?

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions 
• Many choices for comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Tuition support program

Responsibilities*

• Full-Stack Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy scalable and high-performance software solutions, including backend and frontend (web and mobile) components.
• Mobile Health Apps: Contribute to the development of mobile health applications, leveraging your skills in mobile app development and user experience.
• Open Source Contribution: Actively participate in the development and evolution of an open source mHealth framework, contributing code, and enhancements, and collaborating with the broader developer community.
• Code Reviews and Collaboration: Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and collaborate with team members to maintain code quality and standards.

Required Qualifications*

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or equivalent combination of education, certification and experience.
• Strong knowledge and demonstrated experience with full-stack technologies, including React, React Native, Express.js, and MongoDB. Experience with other languages (e.g., Python) and technologies (e.g., Flask, SQL databases, docker, AWS/GCP) is a plus.
• Understanding of software development methods (e.g. git, versioning, releasing, bug tracking) and core software engineering functions (e.g. APIs, refactoring).
• 1-3 years of professional experience, more experience is an asset.

Work Schedule

The team typically works standard business hours. There are regular meetings for which attendance is expected. Beyond that, specific work hours are flexible and negotiable.

Work Locations

The team is located at the University of Michigan central campus, which is where most work will occur. Some remote work is possible and can be negotiated based on the projects and the candidate's needs in accordance with the School of Information's Remote Work Policy.

Additional Information

This position may work with and/or support systems that maintain or process sensitive institutional data as defined by university policy.  Successful candidates must comply with federal, state, and local law, and/or university policies or agreements that require the university to implement specific privacy and security safeguards, including but not limited to ITAR, EAR, HIPAA, FERPA, and FISMA.  This position is responsible for protecting data and information from unauthorized release or loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion; and following applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files and release of data internally or externally to the University of Michigan.

NOTES:  

• This is a two-year term-limited appointment with the anticipation of extension pending funding, availability of work, and satisfactory job performance.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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