Part-Time Full Stack Developer
Indiana University

Department

THE CENTER FOR BIOINFORMATICS (IN-CCBB-IUINA)

Job Summary

The Part-Time Full Stack Developer will design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable web applications and data services supporting large-scale scientific research.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Implements user interface/user experience (UI/UX)
• Manages integration with data management systems
• Collaborates with technical staff
• Performs testing and quality assurance of websites and web applications
• Develops data structures, web tools and programs while taking into consideration multi-browser and mobile compatibility and performance
• Develops and maintains full-stack web applications using modern JavaScript (JS) frameworks and Representational State Transfer (REST) advanced protocol interfaces (APIs)
• Designs accessible, responsive user interfaces
• Enhances and supports existing applications and services
• Implements secure authentication and data access controls
• Collaborates with researchers and internal stakeholders on research-driven software projects
• Contributes documentation, testing, and Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery/Deployment (CI/CD) workflows as appropriate
• Develops high-performing websites and web applications, including building and implementing back end (APIs, databases) and front end (interfaces, web-based tools) solutions
• Consults with stakeholders and/or web administrator to review existing websites/webpages; develops new functionality and/or codes necessary web changes
• Develops data structures, web tools, and programs while taking into consideration multi-browser and mobile compatibility and performance
• Documents website and web application development efforts (changes, new functionality, issue/problem resolution)
• Tests website and web application performance and functionality, performs quality assurance checks, and fixes bugs accordingly
• Acts as a liaison between design/creative teams and stakeholders to ensure optimum functionality, performance, accessibility, scalability, and security of websites and web applications
• Ensures that all protocols used in the development and maintenance of websites are up to date and compliant with university policies and standards; researches and stays up to date on new industry web standards, emerging media technology, and UX/UI

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in Computer Science or related field)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of full stack web development or related experience

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Ability to audit and perform updates to developed code systems and projects
• Ability to contribute to related file repositories and communicate with peers to ensure project success
• Strong understanding of related policy and standards
• Strong ability to read and write code in Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and JS
• Ability to work on developed common JS frameworks and consult on UX related projects
• Ability to integrate APIs
• Strong ability to code in logical dynamic language
• Ability to write complex relational database schema
• Ability to audit and develop systems of applications

Working Conditions / Demands

The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

Work Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee
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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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