Web Developer

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Description:

• Play a pivotal role in designing and implementing user-friendly web interfaces to access and interact with the data in the knowledge base.

• Developing responsive and intuitive web applications using the latest technologies, including React JS.

• Collaborating with our team and providing leadership to integrate front-end interfaces with back-end databases and AI models.

• Implementing data visualization tools to present complex scientific information in a clear and engaging manner.

• Ensuring the security, scalability, and performance of web applications through best practices and optimization techniques.

• Staying updated on the latest trends and technologies in web development and providing guidance on their implementation within the project.

• Designs new systems, features, and tools. Solves complex problems and identifies opportunities for technical improvement and performance optimization. Reviews and tests code to ensure appropriate standards are met.

• Acts as a technical consultant and resource for faculty research, teaching, and/or administrative projects.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelorâs or masterâs degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• Experience with JavaScript based visualization frameworks, such as D3, cytoscape, or dojo.gfx.

• Experience working with RESTful APIs and asynchronous JavaScript.

• Experience with production deployment of the applications and infrastructure in proxied/firewalled environments.

• Experience with scripting languages, such as Python or Perl.

• Experience with search platforms, such as Apache Solr.

• Experience with developing user interfaces for bioinformatics or biomedical projects is a plus.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, with experience in React JS.

• Strong understanding of web design principles and user experience best practices.

• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.

• Proficiency working in a Unix system environment.

Preferred Competencies

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

• References Contact Information (3)(required)

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