The University of Chicago

Software Engineering Manager


Pay$170000.00 - $195000.00 / year
LocationChicago/Illinois
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: JR28752
      Employer Industry: Non-Profit Research Software Development

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Salary up to $195,000.00
      - Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
      - Flexible remote work options available
      - Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and paid time off
      - Collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven work environment
      - Chance to lead and mentor a diverse team of engineers

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Provide technical leadership by translating product requirements into comprehensive architectures and high-level system designs
      - Define team objectives and oversee project planning, task assignments, and workload management
      - Build and lead a high-performing engineering team through recruiting, mentoring, and talent development
      - Lead the design, development, testing, and maintenance of high-quality software, including cloud services and REST APIs
      - Collaborate with functional partners to shape product strategy and roadmap

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Minimum educational requirement: college or university degree in a related field
      - 7+ years of work experience in a relevant job discipline
      - Proven expertise in software design, development, and engineering methodologies
      - Strong management and communication skills
      - Experience in programming, particularly with Python, and familiarity with cloud platforms, especially AWS

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Over 10 years of programming expertise with significant experience in the full software development lifecycle
      - Background managing engineering teams and technical leadership experience
      - Experience leading teams using Agile methodologies
      - Proficiency in SQL databases and integration with applications
      - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently

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  • About the company

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