About the Role
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) is an independent research center at the University of Washington. Its mission is to deliver to the world timely, relevant, and scientifically valid evidence to improve health policy and practice. IHME carries out its mission through a range of projects within different research areas including the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors; Future Health Scenarios; Cost Effectiveness and Efficiency; Resource Tracking; and Impact Evaluations. Our vision is to provide policymakers, donors, and researchers with the highest-quality quantitative evidence base so all people live long lives in full health.
IHME is committed to providing the evidence base necessary to help solve the world’s most important health problems. This requires creativity and innovation, which are cultivated by an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment that respects and appreciates differences, embraces collaboration, and invites the voices of all IHME team members.
IHME has an outstanding opportunity for a Full Stack Web Developer on the Enterprise Data Management Team. The Enterprise Data Management Team is looking for an experienced developer who possesses an in-depth knowledge of web application development to create custom internal tools. Specifically, this position will support development of tools supporting data collaboration with institutional partners. This position requires a mastery of the hands-on aspects of web interface engineering, an ability to design and build solid front-end architecture and integrate it with a database layer, and the ability to communicate these solutions to other members of the team both verbally and in written documentation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Web Application Development and Maintenance:
• Contribute to the development of new web applications and extending functionality of existing data tools.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use and refactor existing code to improve maintainability, readability, testability, etc.
• Install and maintain application dependencies.
• Test code, features, business rules, and integrations.
• Automate testing by writing test code.
• Write and maintain thorough documentation of all programs and procedures.
• Assist with design for new websites and features.
• Troubleshoot and fix website, application, and server issues.
• Document and fix bugs.
Planning and Research Learning:
• Provide input to timelines to deliver both iterative milestones and completed products.
• Plan for, coordinate, and execute software deployments.
• Become familiar with the components of IHME data tools and their purpose.
General:
• Communicate clearly and effectively while contributing as a productive member of the Science & Engineering team and the Institute as a whole.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, social sciences or related field and three years of related experience OR equivalent combination of education/experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Solid grasp of technologies including PHP, JavaScript, SQL, HTML, and CSS
• Experience using Unix/Linux command line and CLI tools
• Experience with source code management tools such as Git
• Experience implementing web UIs from conceptual designs
• Experience querying and manipulating data and structures in an RDBMS such as MySQL
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including a strong team ethic
• A commitment to working alongside others at IHME to illuminate the health impacts of systemic racism and to work within IHME to make our organization more diverse and inclusive. See IHME’s DEI statement here: https://www.healthdata.org/about/mission-vision/DEI [healthdata.org].
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Familiarity with Python
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Experience consuming and implementing Web APIs
• Experience with unit testing, continuous integration, and CI tools such as Jenkins
• Familiarity with Docker or other containerization technologies
• Experience with Node.js, React, and other JavaScript libraries and frameworks
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Weekend and evening work sometimes required.
• This position is open to anyone authorized to work in the US. The UW is not able to sponsor visas for staff positions.
• Office is located in Seattle, Washington. This position is eligible to work fully remote in the US.
• The University of Washington requires students and personnel to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. To learn more about the requirements, please review the following: https://www.ehs.washington.edu/covid-19-prevention-and-response/uw-covid-19-vaccination-policy?_ga=2.31959098.540467107.1629831944-1755727657.1623616042.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (TTY) or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral. The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
Employees of the University of Washington are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.