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Work for the iSchool as a WebApp Developer!

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 508866
Division/Organization: College of Letters & Science
Department: The Information School
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: All Remote
Location: WHITE HALL, HELEN C
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00/hr
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Information Technology and Computers

Department Overview:

 The mission of the Information School (iSchool) is to educate responsible leaders, critical thinkers, and creative innovators in the information professions who are adept in the creation, retrieval, use, and curation of information in all its forms, who are able to provide access to and understanding of information for all those who need or seek it, and who contribute to individual and collective knowledge, productivity, and well-being;

create and disseminate research about past, present, and future information users and uses, the processes and technologies vital for information management and use, and the economies, cultures, and policies that affect information and access to it;

contribute to the development of the faculties of information schools through a doctoral program built on interdisciplinary research and teaching excellence; and provide useful service to information professionals, the people of Wisconsin, and all information users.

Anticipated Start Date:

 April 28, 2025

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 December 20, 2025

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

All Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 10 Maximum: 20

Schedule:

 TBD - remote

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $15.00/hr Maximum: $15.00/hr

Number of Positions:

 One (1)

Qualifications:

 Must be currently enrolled in UW-Madison and planning to return for the 2025 fall semester.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Experience developing web applications using Node.js, HTML and CSS. Experience using SQL and Python to interact with data storage and generate reports and dashboards. Knowledge of the use of Manifest lists to restrict access, as well as familiarity with UW DoIT’s access management system. Experience creating and maintaining detailed documentation for both end users and the development team.

Position Summary/Job Duties:

● Maintaining database schemas, algorithms and backend systems that store and manage data securely using SQL.
● Developing robust backend components and APIs using languages like Python or Node.js.
● Collaborating with other team members to integrate interfaces with backend systems, ensuring smooth data flow and functionality.
● Implementing frontend components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks with minimum knowledge of React.js.
● Testing and debugging code for seamless user interaction.
● Utilizing server-side rendering (SSR) techniques to optimize performance.
● Identifying and resolving issues through effective debugging and troubleshooting practices.

Physical Demands:

None

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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