Position Overview

This position will be responsible for the creating and crafting applications for some of the amazing research done with the University. This role will focus on building and enhancing modern web applications, including responsibility for application development, estimation, planning, architecture, performance, security, and testing.

Educational Technology Innovations (ETI) is seeking a skilled and experienced Full Stack Developer who loves building and shipping web applications that positively impact people. In this role, you will contribute to both the front-end and back-end parts of projects, from building user interfaces to creating APIs, from integrating with external systems to defining an applicationâ™s data model. 

ETI is part of the College of Education and Human Development and has built applications informed by research in education, social work, kinesiology, among other areas. A healthy work-life balance and excellent employee experience is important to ETI, CEHD, and the University of Minnesota. ETI fosters a flexible work environment that meets the needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve. Flexible work arrangements may include flexibility in schedule and/or work location. All UMN employees are expected to follow applicable public health and safety procedures.

The University of Minnesota encourages a healthy work life balance for employees. CEHD is committed to an excellent employee experience, offering a flexible work environment that meets the needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve. Flexible work arrangements may include flexibility in schedule and/or work location. Please note that 100% remote work requires approval prior to offer.

Job Responsibilities

Application Development (50%)

• Build new features and extend existing functionality in web apps
• Evaluate technical approaches and recommend appropriate solutions that balance stakeholder needs and project constraints
• Write code that is clean, maintainable, and efficient
• Produce written plans and documentation through the software development lifecycle
• Provide feedback on the technical feasibility of features and designs
• Conduct code reviews and promote the adherence of best practices
• Perform testing and use tooling to ensure code quality and functionality

Coordination and Project Management (20%)

• Provide technical management for the software development lifecycle, from planning to development to maintenance
• Effectively communicate with stakeholders and team members alike regarding requirements and growth of new and existing projects

Analysis and Consultation (20%)

• Determine project scope and vision together with product owners and project sponsors
• Gather requirements via interviews, surveys, site visits and other methods
• Assist users in getting training and support on their projects

Administrative (10%)

• Maintain ongoing contact with other units within the University to keep abreast of new developments in the areas related to ETI work and mission
• Keep current with University of Minnesota policies and guidelines

Required Qualifications

• BA/BA degree plus four years related professional experience or a master's degree plus two years of related professional experience. 
• 3+ years of web application development experience, including front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and a back-end technology (such as Python, Node.js, PHP)
• Experience with version control systems such as Git
• Experience with relational databases, such as MySQL and PostgreSQL
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Technical writing skills
• Ability to work independently
• Experience with remote teams and asynchronous communication
• Familiarity with accessibility guidelines for UI/UX design
• Working excellently with others and being a team player
• Ability to collaborate effectively with people from a variety of communities, backgrounds, and identities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building web applications with Django
• Experience building front-end web applications with React
• Experience building APIs and backend systems with Node.js
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), particularly Canvas
• Experience with generative AI tools, such as OpenAI
• Experience with DevOps and cloud infrastructure, especially AWS
• Experience with technical project management and strategy
• Work experience at a web development agency or as a consultant
• Commitment to professional development activities, the open source community, and exploration of emerging technologies

About University of Minnesota Twin Cities

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