Job Description

Job Summary:
Internet Scout is a research group based in the Computer Sciences Department at UW-Madison, focused on developing new digital repository and online resource discovery and dissemination tools and technologies, primarily for the Higher Education and Research communities. Current Internet Scout projects under way include Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Central (http://atecentral.net) and Metavus (http://metavus.net). Internet Scout offers a flexible environment, smart co-workers, and the chance to make a significant impact on a national scale.

As a key member of the Internet Scout team, the Software Engineer will work with other team members to develop and maintain new open source software and build interfaces, technologies, and tools for various grant-funded projects. The position requires substantive software development experience, familiarity with user interface design principles, and excellent written communication skills.

An applicant may be hired into a Software Engineer/Developer I or Software Engineer/Developer II title dependent upon experience. Title will be determined upon hire.

Responsibilities:
Software Engineer/Developer II (IT003)
Software Engineer/Developer I (IT002)
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 and Inclusion

Education:
Preferred
Associate's Degree

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
* Substantive experience developing with JavaScript, SQL, and either PHP or Python
* Excellent written communication skills
* Familiarity with user interface design principles
* Solid knowledge of Object Oriented Programming concepts and practices
* Experience developing in a Linux or BSD environment

Preferred Qualifications:
* Practical knowledge of and experience with software design patterns
* Substantive experience with jQuery and jQueryUI
* Experience developing with Bootstrap and SASS/SCSS
* Familiarity with using Photoshop or a similar tool for web design and development

Work Type:
Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:
Minimum $51,955 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The typical starting salary for this position is $52,000 - $93,000 depending on qualifications and experience. An applicant may be hired into a Software Engineer/Developer I or Software Engineer/Developer II title dependent upon experience. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays and paid time off; competitive insurances and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.