The University of Washington (UW) needs a temporary Lead Software Engineer to develop and maintain a new website that will make educational training content available to a state-wide userbase, helping the college deploy robust and user-friendly systems.
Requirements
- 2 - 3 years of experience analyzing, designing, developing, installing, and maintaining websites and services with emphasis in Python and Django.
- Knowledge and proficiency with Python web frameworks such as Django, Flask, etc.
- Knowledge and proficiency with front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
- Solid experience with ReactJS and modern JavaScript/TypeScript for front-end development.
- Proficiency in PostgreSQL and database schema design
- Experience working in Linux environments and deploying applications on AWS
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of the Software Engineer, develop and maintain a scalable website using Python, Django, ReactJS, and PostgreSQL.
- Build and manage RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services.
- Develop responsive and intuitive user interfaces using modern front-end technologies.
- Deploy and manage applications on AWS using Linux-based environments.
- Ensure application performance, security, and scalability.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize code for performance and reliability.
Other
- Temporary position for an 8-10 month full-time contract with the possibility of an extension.
- Ability to think strategically, problem solve, and proactively design solutions that are useful, robust, and supportable.
- Web development experience in a collaborative environment, practicing good code management techniques.
- Excellent self-initiated problem-solving skills and an ability to prioritize tasks to meet multiple deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills, including problem solving and consensus building.
