Senior Software Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and construct innovative technical solutions to support research efforts and address healthcare challenges.

• Implement both existing and new software solutions within secure environments.

• Ensure the continuous operation and reliability of software that has been deployed.

• Collaborate with team members and partner organizations to resolve data issues and create effective solutions.

• Work alongside the Associate Director to integrate data from various sources at partner locations.

• Safeguard the security and integrity of user and research data.

• Comprehend regulatory requirements for projects, including HIPAA, COPPA, and FERPA.

• Prepare and monitor regulatory documents associated with data management.

• Educate team members on data safety protocols and policies, and implement processes.

• Design, execute, and oversee quality assurance processes for research activities across various projects.

• Create and sustain project databases for data storage and analysis.

• Develop tools for survey collection and choose suitable software, such as REDCap, Qualtrics, and ODK.

• Aid in the creation of data collection instruments and transition them to electronic formats.

• Assist with systems that monitor data collection, storage, cleaning, analysis, and dissemination for qualitative study components.

• Undertake additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, alongside five (5) years of experience as a senior software developer, systems administrator, or in a similar role.

• Proven experience in developing full-stack software projects from inception to deployment.

• Experience in building and maintaining a web-based application supported by a relational database.

• Strong skills in front-end web programming and design.

• Experience managing sensitive or regulated data.

• Familiarity with integrating external systems.

• Capability to deploy and troubleshoot applications within a cloud environment.

• Experience with system administration and software deployment.

• Demonstrated initiative and adaptability.

• Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively in team settings.

• Proficient in clear written and verbal communication with non-technical users, including crafting user-friendly content.

• Patience and professionalism in providing direct technical support to participants and staff, regardless of location and time zones.

• Candidates must provide proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

• Preferred qualifications: experience with cloud-based continuous deployment systems, Ruby on Rails, OCR or development pipelines, REDCap, and statistical software packages such as SAS, STATA, or R, as well as mobile applications and information integration in educational or healthcare settings.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans available for eligible staff and their families.

• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave.

• Educational discounts for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).

• Up to a 10% matched contribution from UAMS.

• Basic Life Insurance coverage up to $50,000.

• Opportunities for Career Training and Education.

• Merchant Discounts.

• Concierge prescription delivery available on the main campus through UAMS pharmacy.