• Design and develop backend services using Java and Spring Boot within a microservices architecture • Build intuitive mobile interfaces using React Native for Android and iOS platforms • Integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services across front-end and back-end layers • Ensure high performance, scalability, and security of applications • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including UI/UX designers, DevOps, and QA • Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and CI/CD workflows • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues with a proactive mindset • Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute to architectural decisions

• Develop and maintain responsive and user-friendly web applications • Translate UI/UX designs into clean, functional, and high-quality code • Build reusable components and front-end libraries for scalability and efficiency • Collaborate with backend developers to integrate APIs and application functionality • Optimize applications for maximum speed, performance, and responsiveness • Troubleshoot and resolve front-end issues and bugs • Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness • Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes • Maintain and improve front-end architecture and development standards • Stay updated on emerging front-end technologies, trends, and best practices

• Custom Component Development: Build and maintain a comprehensive internal component library covering 95%+ of the UI surface. Components are built from scratch without third-party libraries (no MUI, Chakra, Ant Design, etc.), with clean APIs and clear documentation. Collaborate with designers to deliver functional, brand-aligned implementations. • Marketing Funnel Engineering: Architect and develop multi-step marketing funnels, including landing pages, lead capture flows, upsell sequences, and thank-you pages. Implement dynamic content rendering, conditional logic, and form validation. Integrate with marketing platforms via REST APIs and manage funnel state across steps using appropriate storage strategies. • Payment Integrations: Integrate payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal, or similar) into funnel flows, including secure form handling, webhook processing, and error recovery. • Performance Optimization: Own Core Web Vitals across all funnel pages targeting Lighthouse scores of 95+. Apply code splitting, lazy loading, tree shaking, and critical CSS. Use React DevTools Profiler and Chrome Performance panel to identify and eliminate redundant re-renders through memo, useMemo, useCallback, and smart component splitting.

Department BSD CTD - Engineering - Front End About the Department The Center for Translational Data Science (CTDS) at the University of Chicago is a research center whose mission is to develop the discipline of translational data science to impactful problems in biology, medicine, healthcare, and the environment. We envision a world in which researchers have ready access to the data needed and the tools required to make data driven discoveries that increase our scientific knowledge and improve the quality of life. We architect ecosystems of large-scale commons of research data, computing resources, applications, tools, and services for the broader research community to use data at scale to pursue scientific inquiry and accelerate discovery. Learn more at https://gdc.cancer.gov/, https://gen3.org/, https://stats.gen3.org/, and https://ctds.uchicago.edu/. Job Information Senior Software Engineer for various and unanticipated worksites throughout the U.S. (Chicago, IL). Responsible for technical tasks and timely delivery. Participation in complex design and implementation. Provide support and maintenance for existing applications. Provide technical leadership in technical initiatives, including mentorship to interns, junior developers and onboarding staff. Actively participate and provide feedback in the hiring process. Investigates, analyzes and resolves day-to-day technical problems using standard procedures. Design applications to meet University and business requirements. Performs code testing on components and works to ensure that appropriate implementation standards are met. Supports and maintains existing applications. Works with web developers and responds to requests from users. Analyze and translate complex business requirements into structured software architectures and development tasks. Design and implement scalable and modular frontend architectures using React and TypeScript. Collaborate to design RESTful APIs and backend services to support data persistence for enhanced user experience. Evaluate and optimize software solutions for performance, maintainability, and security. Lead the development of accessible and responsive user interfaces, ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Implement and maintain continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using GitLab CI/CD and GitHub Actions. Ensure seamless integration of frontend and backend components for data-intensive applications. Work with domain experts to understand genomic data structures and workflows. Implement complex query functionalities to process and display data meaningfully for researchers. Lead code reviews to ensure adherence to coding best practices for scaling maintenance and performance optimization strategies. Work closely with product managers, UX designers, and data scientists to translate requirements into technical implementations. Participate in technical discussions and presentations, elaborating on complex solutions to technical and non-technical audiences. Provide input on project timelines and technical feasibility. Technical environment: React, TypeScript, Redux-toolkit, and UI design; RESTful APIs, including querying and integrating complex datasets; web accessibility (508 Compliance, WCAG 2.1 AA) including automated and manual testing; data visualization; handling large-scale datasets; Data analytics workflows; CSS and responsive design techniques for enterprise-level applications; develop and troubleshoot frontend web applications, UI development & API integration; frontend performance optimization; SEO best practices; implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI/CD and GitHub Actions. Additional Responsibilities Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field plus 2 years of experience in software development required. Required Skills: 2 years experience with each: React, TypeScript, Redux-toolkit, and UI design; REST APIs, including querying and integrating complex datasets; web accessibility (508 Compliance, WCAG 2.1 AA) including automated and manual testing; data visualization; handling large-scale datasets; CSS and responsive design techniques for enterprise-level applications; develop and troubleshoot frontend web applications, UI development & API integration; frontend performance optimization; SEO best practices; implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI/CD and GitHub Actions. Exp must include: data analytics workflows. Background check including review of conviction history required. May work remote. When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. Benefit Eligibility​ YesThe University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Range $80,000.00 - $120,000.00The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Union Non-Union Job is Exempt Yes Drug Test Required No Health Screen Required No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Posting Date 2026-03-18 Posting Statement The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. 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