The University of Chicago

Senior Software Engineer - Backend Services


Pay$135000.00 - $175000.00 / year
LocationChicago/Illinois
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: JR29922
      Employer Industry: Research and Technology Solutions

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Salary up to $175,000.00
      - Opportunity for career advancement and growth within a leading research institution
      - Work remotely with occasional in-person meetings
      - Access to a comprehensive benefits package, including health, retirement, and paid time off
      - Collaborative and innovative work environment focused on scientific discovery
      - Engage in cutting-edge technology development that supports the global research community

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Lead the architecture and design of secure, scalable data access services for the Globus data management platform
      - Develop, test, document, deploy, and maintain high-quality software on a cloud-based platform
      - Collaborate with support teams and end users to provide technical support and document procedures
      - Coordinate team activities, including project planning and recruitment, while maintaining knowledge of relevant software technologies
      - Solve complex problems and identify opportunities for technical improvement and performance optimization

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Minimum educational requirement: College or university degree in a related field
      - 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline
      - Strong programming experience with Python, including developing and maintaining applications
      - Understanding of architecture patterns and service-oriented architecture
      - Proficiency with SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite)

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - 10+ years of professional experience in software engineering and delivering large-scale systems
      - Familiarity with Linux system programming and cloud services (e.g., AWS)
      - Experience with REST API design and implementation
      - Knowledge of web security technologies (e.g., OAuth2, SAML, OpenID Connect)
      - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

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  • About the company

      The University of Chicago is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois.