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Department

BSD CTD - Engineering: Plan X - QA

About the Department

The Center for Translational Data Science (CTDS) at the University of Chicago is a research center whose mission is to develop the discipline of translational data science to impactful problems in biology, medicine, healthcare, and the environment. We envision a world in which researchers have ready access to the data needed and the tools required to make data driven discoveries that increase our scientific knowledge and improve the quality of life. We architect ecosystems of large-scale commons of research data, computing resources, applications, tools, and services for the broader research community to use data at scale to pursue scientific inquiry and accelerate discovery. Learn more at https://gdc.cancer.gov/, https://gen3.org/, https://stats.gen3.org/, and https://ctds.uchicago.edu/.

Job Information

Senior Software in Test for Chicago, IL location. Responsible for priority technical tasks and timely delivery of such tasks, meeting the required level of quality. Participation in complex and challenging activities, including design and implementation. Provide support and maintenance for existing applications. Provide technical mentorship to interns and onboarding staff and technical leadership in technical initiatives. Actively participate in the hiring process and provide fair and productive interview feedback. Elaborate on technical solutions internally and externally when required. Investigates, analyzes and resolves day-to-day technical problems using standard procedures. Works with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for developmental programs. Receives a moderate level of guidance to design applications to meet University and business requirements. Performs code testing on components and works to ensure that appropriate implementation standards are met. Evaluates design alternatives for development cost and solutions using various methods. Tech Env: Python programming; Golang/Javascript; C/C++/Java/C#; design and evaluate tests for web apps, APIs, and backend; unit & automated regression testing; test case development; Pytest; UX/UI testing & browser test automation w/Selenium; performance & load testing w/LoadRunner; Unix/Linux programming; version control experience; JIRA; Jenkins; Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Openstack); CI/CD; Agile SDLC.

Additional Responsibilities

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or related field plus 2 years of experience in software testing required.

Required Skills: 2 years with each: software developer or engineer in test; Python programming; design and evaluate tests for web apps, APIs, and backend; unit & automated regression testing; test case development; Pytest; UX/UI testing & browser test automation with Selenium; performance & load testing with LoadRunner; Unix/Linux programming; version control experience; JIRA; Jenkins; Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Openstack/Oracle); CI/CD; Agile SDLC. Background check including review of conviction history required. Some telecommuting permitted.

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When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Yes

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Range

$80,000.00 - $120,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Union

Non-Union

Job is Exempt

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Posting Date

2026-08-14

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

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