How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

As our new Web Application Software Engineer (U-M title: App Programmer/Analyst-Sr), you will support our highly-interactive research team in the Center for Statistical Genetics (CSG) at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Our group is involved in cutting-edge genetics research, studying genetic variation in humans, with a focus on understanding how genetic variation contributes to the risk of complex disorders such as diabetes, heart disease, late-onset blindness and psychiatric illness. Our team participates in all aspects of the design and analysis of genetic studies, ranging from the development of interactive applications for enrolling and engaging study participants to the development, distribution, and maintenance of free software for the analysis of genetic data. You will have an opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding research area that constantly poses new technical and computational challenges.

We are analyzing the largest genetic datasets in the world, totaling petabytes of data and often requiring the deployment of 10,000s of cores in each analysis. Your role will focus on the development of user-facing web applications that automate research analyses and enable researchers to explore complex data. You will report to the Principal Investigator.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off, including family leave
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance, dental, vision
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Responsibilities*

• Work with field experts to conceptualize and implement web-based user interfaces and visualizations of complex scientific data.  
• Help design computer systems to balance cost, performance, and user needs. 
• Maintain comprehensible and thorough documentation for code and applications. 
• Implement strategies for monitoring and collecting use metrics..
• Diagnose and fix software issues.
• Investigate and patch software security vulnerabilities detected during automated scans. 

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in a related role displaying strong personal initiative, a drive for continuous improvement, demonstrated end-to-end responsibility for mission-critical services and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in developing modern web-based user interfaces with HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Experience building dynamic web-based visualizations using libraries such as D3.js or three.js.
• Experience connecting front-end web application components with HTTP APIs .
• Experience writing and documenting high-quality code using version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN, etc.). 
• Experience with continuous integration tools (e.g., Jenkins, Travis CI, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of web security best practices.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts effectively.

Desired Qualifications*

• Knowledge of common scientific plotting techniques.
• Prior experience in a FISMA-compliant environment. 
• Experience in server-side web development using high-level languages such as Python, Node.js and Java.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This is a hybrid position and requires residence in commuting distance to the Ann Arbor campus.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Senior:   $93,061 - $114,958
Intermediate:   $70,040 - $86,520

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

E-Verify

Prospective hires who pass the background screening will be required to complete E-Verify identity verification (in conjunction with I-9 processing).

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.