University of Washington - Seattle, WA
posted 3 months ago
The University of Washington is seeking a Web Application Developer to join the Cultivate Learning team. This position is pivotal in maintaining and developing existing web-based educational software that provides training content to a national user base. The Web Application Developer will work under the direction of the Lead Software Engineer, contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of web applications utilizing technologies such as Python, PostgreSQL, and JavaScript. The role involves writing clean, reusable code that is secure and scalable, participating in architectural decisions, and managing code through continuous integration and deployment processes. In addition to development tasks, the Web Application Developer will gather user feedback to refine applications, investigate and resolve bugs, and monitor application performance. Documentation is also a key responsibility, as the developer will write and maintain documentation for users and developers, ensuring that it is accurate and useful. Collaboration with stakeholders is essential, as the developer will participate in meetings to discuss development progress, technical design needs, and functional requirements. The role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a broad awareness of current and emerging technologies to recommend solutions that align with organizational needs. The University of Washington prides itself on being a premier educational and research institution, and as such, offers a unique opportunity for the Web Application Developer to contribute to meaningful work that supports early learning and expanded learning opportunities. The position is hybrid, allowing for a blend of remote and on-site work, and is part of a team committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.