Full-Stack Developer

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and highlight your experiences that directly relate to this position for a total of 3 pages.

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Who We Are The School of Information is a progressive, interdisciplinary professional school that offers five academic programs. UMSI delivers innovative, elegant, and ethical solutions connecting people, information, and technology. The school was one of the first iSchools in the nation and is the premier institution studying and using technology to improve human computer interactions. Our school mission is to create and share knowledge so that people will use information - with technology - to build a better world.

Job Summary MICOM (Michigan Integrated Modeling and Outbreak Management) is seeking a resourceful and detail-oriented Full-Stack Developer to contribute to a dynamic partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB). In this role, you'll design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable data systems and analytics platforms that strengthen Michigan's response to infectious disease outbreaks and other public health priorities.

Reporting to the Technical Lead, you'll work with technical teams and public health professionals to build integrated solutions that meet rigorous security, privacy, and compliance requirements. Your responsibilities will span the full development lifecycle - from architecting back-end infrastructures for real-time data processing, to creating intuitive front-end interfaces for data visualization and workflow optimization. You'll translate complex regulatory guidelines into practical, user-centric software, facilitating seamless and compliant data sharing between state agencies.

This is a two-year term limited position, assuming satisfactory performance and conduct, the availability of work, and continued funding. Please see the link here for the full job description and responsibilities.

Responsibilities
* Develop scalable front-end and back-end components for MICOM systems.

Create responsive data visualization tools and user interfaces for public health professionals.

Create and deploy backend services, including data APIs and auth services.

Develop features that enforce data privacy and security following federal and state policies (e.g., HIPAA).Engage directly with public health experts, technical staff, and agency partners to gather requirements and feedback.

Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)5+ years of experience developing full-stack applications (front-end and back-end). Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript (React, Node.js), Linux/Unix CLI, and SQL Knowledge of security best practices and data privacy standards (HIPAA or similar regulatory frameworks)
Familiarity with cloud platforms and deploying applications in cloud environments (e.g., Amazon Web Services)
Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

Generous time off (Vacation, Holidays, Season Days, Family Leave)
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting

Many choices for comprehensive health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Tuition support program

Modes of Work Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This is a hybrid position. You will coordinate your schedule with your supervisor in accordance with school policy. You may be required to travel to multiple locations on and off campus. The main…