Research Software Developer

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 13 days ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 27 May 2024

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Renaissance Computing Inst-637100
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 05/13/2024
Application Deadline 05/27/2024
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title Research Software Developer
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number 20064039
Vacancy ID NF0008142
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
FTE 1
Hours per week 40
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent upon Qualifications
Proposed Start Date 06/10/2024

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
 Are you ready to go beyond the state of the art? 
 
At the Renaissance Computing Institute (RENCI), we use data, creativity, and inclusive teaming to revitalize how science is done. Fostering data science expertise and creating cyberinfrastructure isn’t just about solving known problems – it’s about expanding human potential by unlocking data. 
 
We need innovators, builders, strategists, technologists, architects, and creative thinkers across all domains to drive this work forward. When you join our team, you’ll: 
- Spend your time solving the interesting and unique problems of research and development. 
- Shape your future through experimentation and unfettered access to premier education and research.
- Make connections to people and projects that ignite your passion. 
 
We understand that differences among individuals and ideas are essential for driving innovation, and we are firmly committed to cultivating collaborations that celebrate these distinctions.  We provide the tools you need to do your job effectively; we offer flexibility so you can be the most productive version of you; and we encourage thoughtful and challenging discourse. 
Join our research institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill today and help us spark a scientific renaissance across the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and beyond.
Position Summary
The RENCI (Renaissance Computing Institute) Software Architecture Group is looking for a Research Software Developer. RENCI designs complex distributed computing systems to address societal challenges in collaborations with academic researchers, state and federal agency subject matter experts, and computational scientists.
The Research Software Developer will design and implement cloud native computing environments including (1) implementing data structures, algorithms, and workflows (2) applying devops automation to develop continuous integration pipelines as well as deployment, orchestration, and dynamic scaling capabilities (3) constantly improving security and observability via automated vulnerability detection, performance monitoring relative to service level agreements, and automating incident response. The Research Software Developer will work with RENCI management and staff to develop project requirements, and with users to demonstrate functionality and solicit feedback.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
At least three years of professional software development using Python, Java, or another major programming language. Experience applying design patterns, object oriented and functional programming, designing and troubleshooting concurrent systems and container based micro-services using Linux and the command line, deploying in cloud environments, applying operating systems concepts, installing system software and services, applying authentication and authorization concepts, and using databases are required. The position also requires a demonstrated practice of iterative, customer focused software development in a continuous integration setting involving multiple teams, a capacity for self education, interdisciplinary study and inquiry, effective oral and written communication skills and interpersonal communication, human relations and team building skills, and the ability to foster and maintain collaborations with local and national researchers and subject matter experts.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience with Linux containers, Kubernetes, database design including relational and graph databases, full text search with Elasticsearch, word embedding models like BioBert, workflows in Apache Airflow, Apache Spark analytics, and authentication protocols like OpenID Connect and JWT are all desirable. A track record of team leadership, promotion of code review, and quality oriented automation are also helpful.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/280168

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Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to [email protected]
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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