Job Description:

• Maintains and develops software and data infrastructure, including backend and frontend development of Qresp and its database storage.

• Works with the MICCoM team of developers and software users to facilitate the use of Qresp. 

• Communicate with users for support, feedback, and strategic development.

• Maintains other tools/services for MICCOM as needed. 

• Supports and maintains existing applications. Works with web developers and responds to requests from users.

• Investigates, analyzes and resolves day-to-day technical problems using standard procedures.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• Experience working in higher education or an academic research environment.
• Collaborate closely with other engineers and become a valued member of an autonomous, impactful, cross-functional team.
• Scientific background in material science is a plus.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Strong technical skills.
• Use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to implement the visual design and user interactions for websites and web apps.
• Design, develop and deploy backend services with a focus on high quality and scalability.
• Take operational responsibility for the backend and frontend services.
• Experience with Python, ReactJs, MongoDB and preferably with containers.
• Experience in managing codes/projects in a team using version control (e.g., GitHub).

Preferred Competencies

• Effective time-management and ability to balance competing priorities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to communicate effectively and cultivate positive working relationships with students, staff, faculty, partners, and the public.
• Excellent organizational skills, problem solving ability, and attention to detail.
• Have enthusiasm for open-source philosophy and community involvement.
• Passionately keep pace with rapid innovation in web technologies.
• Ability to work independently, take direction, and achieve consensus.
• Ability to take initiative, organize and complete projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work collegially and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage a large volume of work often restricted by deadlines.
• Ability to use appropriate resources to resolve an issue.
• Use best practices and leading standards for frontend development.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work arrangement available.
• Work in an environment that supports your individual growth.

Application Documents

• Cover Letter (preferred)
• Resume (required)
• Professional Reference Contacts -3 (required)

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