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LAYIQ - Senior Software Engineer - Backend Services at University of Chicago

Experience: 10+ years of professional experience in software engineering and delivering large scale systems.
5+ years of relevant programming experience developing, implementing, debugging, and maintaining applications with Python.
Technical Skills or Knowledge: Programming experience developing, implementing, debugging, and maintaining applications with Python.
Strong understanding of generalized architecture patterns and service oriented architecture.
Proficiency with SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, SQLite).
Proficiency with implementing RESTful API services.
Familiarity with Linux system programming (process execution and management).
Development, deployment and operation of SaaS and PaaS systems.
Use of Amazon Web Services (e.g., IAM, boto3, S3, ECS, Cloud Formation, Step Functions, Lambda).
Familiarity with use of OpenAPI schemata (as a producer and consumer).
Experience with automation and/or state machine technologies (e.g., AWS Step Functions, Apache Airflow, Prefect, Dagster, Temporal).
Experience with Python web frameworks (e.g., FastAPI or Flask).
Work with containers (e.g., Docker, ECS).
Experience with unit testing and continuous integration tools (e.g., pytest, GitHub Actions) and shell scripting (e.g., bash).
Familiarity with web security technologies (e.g., OAuth2, SAML, OpenID Connect and PKI).
Preferred Competencies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Excellent organizational skills and constant attention to detail.
Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
Receptive to feedback; willing to learn and embrace continuous improvement.
Mastery of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of software development.
Confidentiality related to sensitive University matters such as strategic initiatives, trade secrets, quiet periods, and scientific discoveries yet to be put in the public domain.
Working Conditions
This job requires occasional evening or weekend hours.
This job requires participation in an on-call support rotation.
Remote work options are available for this position, with occasional attendance required at in-person meetings.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Information Technology
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
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Senior Software Engineer - Backend Services

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