Web Application Developer
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University of Pittsburgh
Position Information
Date Posted 06/18/2014
Working Title Web Application Developer
Job Classification Systems/Programmer III
Department Name 35242-Med-Biomedical Informatics
Job Type Staff
Position Number 0131641
Hiring Range To be determined based on qualifications.
Position Description
This Web Application Developer will be a member of a technical team building and evaluating software tools in support of biomedical research.
Candidates for this position will ideally bring a combination of technical expertise; curiosity and willingness to learn about new domains; and a willingness to work flexibly with inter-disciplinary teams.
Technical expertise should be based in educational background (at least a Bachelor's degree in computer science, information science, or related fields), professional experience (at least 3-5 years software development) and demonstrable interest and success in learning new technologies and applications. Tools that might be used include relational databases, NoSQL (such as HBase), semantic triple stores, Java EE,MVCweb frameworks, unit and integration testing frameworks, and web-based front-ends using Javascript,HTML,CSS, and widely-used libraries such as jQuery and D3. Experience in any or all of these areas is helpful; willingness to jump in and learn unfamiliar tools is essential.
Experience with best practices in modern software development, including agile development practices, source-code control systems, testing and test-driven development, code reuse andAPIdesign, and documentation is highly-desirable.
As a member of a team conducting novel biomedical research, a successful applicant will need to look beyond the code, building a deep understanding of the problem domain and resulting implications for software design. Detailed work with end users and other stakeholders will be required, often with the implicit requirement of learning the details of a new and unfamiliar field. Success in this position will require working closely with customers when necessary to articulate plans, problems, and solutions clearly to team members, and then being willing to react quickly and appropriately when plans go awry.
Education Required Baccalaureate
Overall Related Experience Level Required 3-5 years experience
Additional Education and/or Experience Essential to the Position
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Science or other related area.
Two to four years of experience programming software for projects not related to school coursework. Participates in complex analysis, evaluation, and design of systems.
Maintains and contributes to programming standards. Implements and maintains major modules of complex systems.
Technical
Qualifications: Java, python,PHP, Javascript, and/orSQLprogramming, creating complex applications. Responsibility for design at the level of a module. Knowledge of web services architectures. Experience on both Windows and Linux preferred.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Assignment Category Regular, Full-Time
Percent Effort 100
Scheduled Work Hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
If Varied Work Schedule, Please Specify
If Part Time, Actual Standard Weekly Hours
Campus Pittsburgh
University Benefits
The University offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package for all full-time and part-time regular employees including:
o Education benefits and a retirement plan with employer match
o Group medical insurance, life insurance, and optional vision and dental insurance
o Free transit service within Allegheny County for employees of the Oakland campus (Port Authority Transit)
o Time off benefits including vacation, sick and personal time
For more information regarding the University's benefits package, please
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( ).
How did you hear of this position at the University of Pittsburgh?
Career Development Center (CDC)
Chronicle of Higher Education
Commonwealth Workforce Development System (Formerly PA CareerLink)
Currently a University Employee
Pitt Career Services
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Pittsburgh Technology Council
PittSource Search
Referral (Friend, University Employee, etc.), please specify below
Internet Search
Other: (Please specify below)
Please specify from above (if applicable):
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
ResumeOptional DocumentsEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
University of Pittsburgh
Position Information
Date Posted 06/18/2014
Working Title Web Application Developer
Job Classification Systems/Programmer III
Department Name 35242-Med-Biomedical Informatics
Job Type Staff
Position Number 0131641
Hiring Range To be determined based on qualifications.
Position Description
This Web Application Developer will be a member of a technical team building and evaluating software tools in support of biomedical research.
Candidates for this position will ideally bring a combination of technical expertise; curiosity and willingness to learn about new domains; and a willingness to work flexibly with inter-disciplinary teams.
Technical expertise should be based in educational background (at least a Bachelor's degree in computer science, information science, or related fields), professional experience (at least 3-5 years software development) and demonstrable interest and success in learning new technologies and applications. Tools that might be used include relational databases, NoSQL (such as HBase), semantic triple stores, Java EE,MVCweb frameworks, unit and integration testing frameworks, and web-based front-ends using Javascript,HTML,CSS, and widely-used libraries such as jQuery and D3. Experience in any or all of these areas is helpful; willingness to jump in and learn unfamiliar tools is essential.
Experience with best practices in modern software development, including agile development practices, source-code control systems, testing and test-driven development, code reuse andAPIdesign, and documentation is highly-desirable.
As a member of a team conducting novel biomedical research, a successful applicant will need to look beyond the code, building a deep understanding of the problem domain and resulting implications for software design. Detailed work with end users and other stakeholders will be required, often with the implicit requirement of learning the details of a new and unfamiliar field. Success in this position will require working closely with customers when necessary to articulate plans, problems, and solutions clearly to team members, and then being willing to react quickly and appropriately when plans go awry.
Education Required Baccalaureate
Overall Related Experience Level Required 3-5 years experience
Additional Education and/or Experience Essential to the Position
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Science or other related area.
Two to four years of experience programming software for projects not related to school coursework. Participates in complex analysis, evaluation, and design of systems.
Maintains and contributes to programming standards. Implements and maintains major modules of complex systems.
Technical
Qualifications: Java, python,PHP, Javascript, and/orSQLprogramming, creating complex applications. Responsibility for design at the level of a module. Knowledge of web services architectures. Experience on both Windows and Linux preferred.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Assignment Category Regular, Full-Time
Percent Effort 100
Scheduled Work Hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
If Varied Work Schedule, Please Specify
If Part Time, Actual Standard Weekly Hours
Campus Pittsburgh
University Benefits
The University offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package for all full-time and part-time regular employees including:
o Education benefits and a retirement plan with employer match
o Group medical insurance, life insurance, and optional vision and dental insurance
o Free transit service within Allegheny County for employees of the Oakland campus (Port Authority Transit)
o Time off benefits including vacation, sick and personal time
For more information regarding the University's benefits package, please
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( ).
How did you hear of this position at the University of Pittsburgh?
Career Development Center (CDC)
Chronicle of Higher Education
Commonwealth Workforce Development System (Formerly PA CareerLink)
Currently a University Employee
Pitt Career Services
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Pittsburgh Technology Council
PittSource Search
Referral (Friend, University Employee, etc.), please specify below
Internet Search
Other: (Please specify below)
Please specify from above (if applicable):
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
ResumeOptional DocumentsEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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