Research Associate, Information Technology Solutions Center, School of Information Technology, CECH | University of Cincinnati - Military Veterans

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL   Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation?s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls ?the most ambitious campus design program in the country.?   With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC?s momentum has never been stronger. UC?s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion. About the School of Information Technology   The School of Information Technology is a national leader in studying solutions and needs that connect people, information, and the technology of the time. The SoIT (School of Information Technology) is home to Ohio's first Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Information Technology. In addition, it is home to Ohio's first ABET accredited Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity. The SoIT has been growing at 20% annually and currently serves more than 2,000 students with 35 full-time faculty members, 35 full-time staff, and 30 adjunct faculty. The SoIT is home to several centers including an NSA/DHS Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, the Information Technology Solutions Center, the Ohio Cyber Range Institute, Applied Machine Learning and Intelligence Center, and the Smart Synergies Lab.   The SoIT is a diverse, interdisciplinary, team-oriented, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment. It empowers individuals to become passionate, solution-minded Information Technology professionals by fostering continuous innovation, research, leadership development, interdisciplinary problem solving, and real-world experience. More information about the school can be found at http://cech.uc.edu/it .     Job Overview The School of Information Technology at the University of Cincinnati seeks to hire a Research Associate who will have lead developer responsibilities with the Information Technology Solutions Center. Essential Functions Lead developer responsibilities will include to: Architect software solutions for clients, utilizing various architectural approaches such as client-server, distributed, or microservices architecture, depending on project needs. Architect and develop software ecosystems that include multiple components such as APIs and backend, client interface, and frontend or mobile applications. Develop software applications to serve clients? needs, in particular those in the criminal justice or retail sectors including government agencies and private or public companies with whom the ITSC collaborates. Lead teams of software developers working with Node.JS, React.JS, database management systems. Mentor student software developers. Lead daily standup meetings to ensure team alignment. Review and approve code submitted by software developers to maintain quality standards. Lead agile project management sprint meetings. Maintain application software repositories on Git. Develop and administer continuous integration pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions. Deploy and administer applications on Linux and Windows, and potentially Docker, platforms.   In addition to the lead developer responsibilities, the Research Associate will: Research and implement best practices in the software development process. Present and publish in related conferences and journals as needed. Teach at least one course at the undergraduate or graduate levels in subjects related to software development.   Minimum Requirements All of the following are required prior to start date:   Bachelor?s degree in Information Technology or related field from an ABET accredited program with coursework in Software Application Development and a minimum GPA of 3.6 AND Master?s degree in Information Technology or related field with a minimum GPA of 3.6.   Two years of experience including all of the following: Software development with Node.JS and React.JS. Developing software for the criminal justice sector. Structured query language with enterprise database management systems such as PostgreSQL. Administering software applications on Linux and Windows platforms including tools such as Docker and Git. Designing software applications. Writing scripts and programs in TypeScript or JavaScript Application Process Interested candidates should create an Applicant Profile and submit an online application.  Please upload: Current Resume/CV Cover letter Three references   Please use the Additional Documents options as needed for these documents.   Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Sitting - Continuously Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often Hearing, listening - Often Talking - Often Standing - Often Walking - Often Bending - Often Stooping - Often Kneeling, squatting - Seldom Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level. Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals. Atmospheric Conditions: Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. Compensation and Benefits UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Competitive salary range of $60,000-$65,000 dependent on the candidate's experience. Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program. Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans. Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave. Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents. Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.   For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu .    The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   REQ: 97315