Summer Python Javascript Developer Jobs in Gainesville, FL

Job Summary:
The University of Florida's College of Medicine's Office of Research is seeking a motivated Software Developer to assist with the development and enhancement of vital data platforms. This role involves system maintenance, improving existing features, and implementing new functionality in a high-impact research environment.
Responsibilities:
• Assist team with developing and enhancing existing software modules to improve performance, usability, and functionality.
• Collaborate with research and administrative staff to gather requirements for new features and implement them effectively.
• Support data integration efforts by connecting platforms with various institutional data sources.
• Conduct testing and quality assurance to ensure platform stability and data accuracy.
• Document code, workflows, and processes to support long-term platform sustainability.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute technical insights to support project planning and decision-making.
• Build and maintain internal javascript/typescript-based applications.
• Work with our engineering team to design, implement, and test new features.
• Read and interpret official documentation to take informed technical decisions.
• Write maintainable, and well-reasoned code.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Assist team with developing and enhancing existing software modules to improve performance, usability, and functionality.
• Collaborate with research and administrative staff to gather requirements for new features and implement them effectively.
• Support data integration efforts by connecting platforms with various institutional data sources.
• Conduct testing and quality assurance to ensure platform stability and data accuracy.
• Document code, workflows, and processes to support long-term platform sustainability.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute technical insights to support project planning and decision-making.
• Build and maintain internal javascript/typescript-based applications.
• Work with our engineering team to design, implement, and test new features.
• Read and interpret official documentation to take informed technical decisions.
• Write maintainable, and well-reasoned code.
• A degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related technical field
• Experience with one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, SQL)
• Familiarity with web development frameworks or libraries (e.g., React, Django, Flask)
• Understanding of relational databases and basic data modeling concepts
• Experience with version control tools such as Git
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Interest in academic research, data analytics, or higher education systems
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently on assigned tasks
Preferred:
• Previous experience working on software projects in a team or academic setting is a plus
• Git proficiency: Able to manage branches, use rebase, and maintain a linear commit history.
• SQL: Understanding of JOIN, GROUP BY, ORDER BY, and window functions.
• JavaScript/TypeScript: Solid grasp of asynchronous programming patterns (async/await, promises).
• React: Able to build components, manage state, and work with modern React patterns.
• Ability to learn from documentation and justify design or implementation choices.
• Docker for local development or deployment workflows.
• GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation
Company:
University of Florida is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida. Founded in 1853, the company is headquartered in Gainesville, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.