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Our Client, an Prestigious University, is looking for a Software Engineer to join their team in Chicago, IL.

Hybrid Schedule

***This is a 2-3 Month Long Contract Open to Conversion or Extension!***

As the Software Engineer in this role, you will be developing applications specifically for data exploration, integrating cutting-edge web development technologies with domain-specific requirements. These applications will have an emphasis on accessibility for vision-impaired users.

You will be collaborating with stakeholders to optimize usability and accessibility for researchers analyzing genomic datasets.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
• 2-5 years of related experience
• Designing and developing advanced UI components using React
• TypeScript
• Theming and extending components for enterprise-level applications
• Customizing components for genomic data visualization platforms
• Experience with Tailwind CSS
• Building modern web applications using NextJS: knowledgeable with the page and application router
• Experience with Storybook for UI component development and testing
• Implementing and maintaining continuous integration and delivery pipelines using GitLab CI/CD and GitHub Actions
• Proficiency in component development for rendering dynamic datasets
• Web Accessibility (508 Compliance)
• Hands-on experience with automated tools (e.g., Axe, Lighthouse) and manual testing (e.g., screen readers like JAWS, NVDA)
• Implementing accessibility best practices to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards
• Ensure the product is highly customizable and accessible to those with vision or physical impairments

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Engineering, Information Technology, and Design

Industries

Higher Education, Non-profit Organizations, and Information Services