Vst Full Stack Developer (R&D)

 VST Full Stack Developer (R&D)

Discovery Partners Institute
Hybrid - Work Model
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The Discovery Partners Institute provides a platform for people to jumpstart their tech careers or companies in Chicago. Led by the University of Illinois System in partnership with local and global research universities, DPI does three things: train people for high-demand tech jobs, conduct applied R&D, and build businesses to grow Chicago's tech ecosystem. DPI invites nominations and applications for the position of Visiting Full Stack Developer. This position offers an extraordinary opportunity for versed engineers to build technology-based products and services. The Full Stack Developer will work closely with the other members of the cross-functional & cross-organizational teams, and external researchers/industry partners to create best-in-class scalable technology-based platforms and services, and solutions.The Full Stack Developer will work with research teams at DPI and the University of Illinois System campuses to transition research prototypes to industrial and governmental partners, develop web applications to showcase research results, and create demonstrations and presentations.

Additional responsibilities include:

- Support ongoing and new projects by gatheringand analyzing software requirements and investigating optimal solutions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, softwaredevelopers, and researchers to design, implement, and test research prototypesand solutions.
- Document and conduct testing to evaluatesoftware robustness, identify bugs and defects, and verify requirements gaps.Provide basic system administration support (e.g., keeping applications,operating system, and security settings up to date, ensuring regular databackups, etc.) for LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP/Perl/Python) servers.
- Build user interfaces that are interactive,consistent and fast. Code solutions to problems using a structured approach,keeping in mind long-term maintainability and accessibility.
- Provide support and training to othertechnical teams, empowering them to train their team members on using web-basedtools.
- Collaborate with third-party product supportto ensure that servers and applications run smoothly and efficiently.
- Prepare activity reports to monitor progressand track the status of the projects
- Assume additional appropriate and relatedduties to further the mission of the institute as needed.

Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in computer science orengineering with three years of industry experience.
Solid Computer Science foundation in datastructures and algorithms, object-oriented programming (OOP), and modernsoftware engineering practices.
Demonstrated experience debugging and testingsoftware systems.
Experience with Linux and shell scripting.
Strong verbal and written communicationskills.
Excellent problem-solving and multi-taskingskills.
Experience with LAMP stack, Javascript,Django, WagTail, React.
Preferred
Master's degree in computer science orengineering.
Four or more years of industry experience.
Experience working with open-sourceapplications and frameworks.
Experience collaborating with a team on ashared codebase.
Experience with agile software development.
Experience with version control systems (GIT,P4, ClearCase, etc.), bug tracking systems (Jira, Bugzilla, GitHub, etc.).
Experience with cloud computing or otherdistributed programming environments.
Experience with database programming.
Skills in scientific experimental design.
Knowledge and Experience:
Appointment Information
Full Time 1 year Academic Professional position(s).

Application Procedures & Deadline Information
For full consideration, candidates must apply and submit a letter of application, resume, and names/addresses/phone numbers of three professional references by 6 pm on 1/21/2024 or visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/employment.

System Human Resource Services
(217) 333-2600
erhr@uillinois.edu

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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the System Human Resource Services - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging at 217-333-2600, or by emailing ADAaccessibility@uillinois.edu.

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Requisition ID: req1788
Job Category: Academic Professional
Campus Location: Chicago