Job Description

Job Summary:
Advances in medical research depend on data - data that is captured, transformed, and delivered through robust, secure systems to facilitate scientific discovery. But more importantly, advances are dependent on people, whose insights, knowledge, and drive make innovation happen. We are a team of Software Engineers, Informaticians and IT professionals supporting projects aiming to find better ways to prevent and treat disease.

On a daily basis, you will be deeply involved in developing and enhancing the data systems and services that drive medical research within our organization. This includes hands-on coding in languages like Python and Ruby to build out new APIs, microservices, containers, web applications, and cloud architectures. You will collaborate closely with scientists, researchers, and other IT staff to understand their emerging needs and design solutions that enable faster medical insights. No two days will look the same - you may be fixing bugs in existing code one day and designing complex distributed systems the next. You'll constantly analyze, troubleshoot and overcome technical challenges using your strong problem-solving abilities. Beyond the technology, you'll interface extensively with end-users to convert requirements into high-quality, scalable deliverables. The work is highly collaborative but also gives plenty of space for your individual contributions to the team.

If you're a talented, motivated, and team-oriented professional, with a passion for software development and for making a difference, come join us in the School of Medicine and Public Health's Office of Informatics and Information Technology to help to make the next discovery possible.

Responsibilities:
Software Engineer/Developer II (IT003)
Software Engineer/Developer III (IT004)
Software Engineer/Developer IV (IT005)
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:
Preferred
Associate's Degree

Qualifications:
Required:
- Minimum 2 years professional experience working on a software development team using a modern programming language (e.g., Python, PHP, Ruby, Javascript)
- Demonstrated experience using Docker
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new tools and domains
- Demonstrated experience using relational databases (e.g., MySQL, Postgres, Oracle) and writing SQL queries
- Basic knowledge of Linux operating systems
- Experience with version control systems such as git
- Demonstrated experience creating documentation and performing testing
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills
- Experience working with a variety of customers to identify requirements, verify solutions, and deliver and support solid and sustainable technical solutions

Preferred:
- Advanced proficiency with Python
- Experience using continuous integration and continuous delivery methodologies (CI/CD)
- Experience developing against APIs (e.g., REST)
- Experience using development frameworks (e.g., Rails, Node.js, Django, Laravel)
- Experience in orchestrating microservices using Kubernetes
- Experience working with cloud computing and technologies
- Experience developing applications and services in research and healthcare environments

Additional required to be considered for Software Engineer/Developer III:
- Minimum 4 years professional experience working on a software development team using a modern programming language (e.g., Python, PHP, Ruby, Javascript)
- Experience developing technical requirements and implementing complex projects
- Demonstrated ability in mentoring colleagues in best software development practices

Additional required to be considered for Software Engineer/Developer IV:
- Multiple years professional experience working on a software development team using a modern programming language (e.g., Python, PHP, Ruby, Javascript)
- Multiple years of experience developing technical requirements and implementing complex projects
- Demonstrated ability in mentoring colleagues in best software development practices
- Experience leading software development teams, projects, or technical initiatives

Work Type:
Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position will be remote and requires work be performed at an offsite, non-campus work location. An on campus location can be provided should a candidate prefer to work partially or fully onsite. There are occasional optional events onsite such as staff meetings and team building events.

Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:
Minimum $75,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for a Software Engineer/Developer II is $75,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

The starting salary for a Software Engineer/Developer III is $90,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

The starting salary for a Software Engineer/Developer IV is $96,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.