Infrastructure Software Engineer, Pestilli Lab

Infrastructure Software Engineer, Pestilli Lab

University of Texas at Austin | Full‑time | Austin | Negotiable | Unknown

Department of Psychology | All Applicants | 40 hours per week | Exempt | Immediate | Expected to continue until Aug 31, 2025 | Campus: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Dr. Franco Pestilli in the Department of Psychology is hiring an Infrastructure Software Engineer for the Pestilli Lab.

• Database Design & Development:
  Architect and implement scalable and efficient database solutions to handle large volumes of neuroscience data, ensuring data integrity, security, and accessibility.
• Cloud Infrastructure:
  Build and manage cloud‑based infrastructure to support the storage, processing, and analysis of neuroscience data, leveraging cloud services to enhance availability and performance.
• Containerization & Orchestration:
  Utilize Docker for containerizing applications and Kubernetes for orchestrating and managing containerized applications in a cloud environment.
• Documentation & Best Practices:
  Maintain comprehensive documentation for database systems, code, and processes, and implement best practices for software development and data management.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with research teams to understand their data requirements and provide technical solutions that meet their needs, communicating effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Performance Optimization:
  Monitor and optimize database performance, addressing scalability, latency, and data retrieval issues.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees or equivalent experience are a plus.
• Experience:
  
  At least one year of back‑end software development experience focusing on database infrastructure and cloud computing.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in database management systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, No
  
  SQL), cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), Docker, Kubernetes; understanding of networking, TCP/IP, HTTP, firewalls; programming knowledge in Python and JavaScript; familiarity with data security and privacy best practices.

• Experience:
  
  At least three years in back‑end software development with a strong focus on database infrastructure and cloud computing.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Strong problem‑solving, independent work, excellent communication and teamwork abilities, detail‑oriented, committed to high quality work.

$70,000+ depending on qualifications

• May work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Use of manual dexterity.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with contact information; at least one supervisor reference
• Letter of interest

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