Job Description
Job Summary :
Participates as technical expert in design, development, coding, testing, and / or debugging of major new software and / or significant enhancements to existing software which may include applications over multiple platforms.
Guides and advises junior staff. Manages complex projects independently and assists in estimating and planning for future development work.
Performs complex system integration tasks.
The successful applicant will maintain and extend novel web applications written in Ruby / Ruby on Rails that support the Lurie Cancer Center (LCC).
The position will require extensive integration of data from multiple internal and external APIs. The position is homed in LCC and works closely with the LCC Director, the LCC Assistant Director and LCC faculty.
Experience and knowledge of the academic institutional research domain highly valued.
Specific Responsibilities :
Programming Languages
• HTML5
• JavaScript
• Ruby / Ruby on Rails
• REST APIs
Analytical
• User requirements gathering and documentation
• Database design / data structures
• Debugging
• Problem Solving
Strategic Planning
• Provides application development leadership for new and existing software applications.
• Partners with user in designing features for technology.
• Provides recommendation on how to enhance system for future growth.
• Advises / recommends project and activies as related to system / architectural direction and strategy.
Administration
• Develops and implements procedures for data security, management and compliance
• Creates and maintains code documentation.
• Creates ad hoc administrative reports.
• Delivers system presentations and overviews.
• Evaluates feature / upgrade / change requests and recommends action.
• Researches new technologies to enhance current system.
Development
• Provides technical leadership on projects.
• Acts as subject matter expert (SME) in appropriate technologies and business domain.
• Codes software applications adhering to designs supporting internal business requirements or external user.
• Troubleshoots complex, difficult issues.
• Designs databases and data structures.
• Provides recommendations on how to enhance system to meet full business requirements.
• Determines project feasibility and how to integrate with current system.
Supervises
• Provides work direction to team members.
• Supervises staff such as team members, subordinates, contractors, vendors, students, etc.
• Coaches and mentors staff.
• Manages projects ensuring timelines and deliverables are met and meet expectations.
• Provides input to staff assignments.
• Provides input to performance evaluations for junior team members.
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications : (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as computer science, information technology, or related;
OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• 4 years relevant experience required.
• LDAP
• SQL / MySQL / Postgres
• HTML 5
• PL / SQL
• RubyOnRails
Target hiring range for this position will be between $+6,+17 - $121,146 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Benefits :
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at to learn more.
Work-Life and Wellness :
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior / adult care. Visit us at to learn more.
Professional Growth & Development :
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at to learn more .
Northwestern strongly recommends COVID-1+ vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness.
More information can be found on the webpage.
The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations.
We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Last updated : 2026-0+-22
Participates as technical expert in design, development, coding, testing, and / or debugging of major new software and / or significant enhancements to existing software which may include applications over multiple platforms.
Guides and advises junior staff. Manages complex projects independently and assists in estimating and planning for future development work.
Performs complex system integration tasks.
The successful applicant will maintain and extend novel web applications written in Ruby / Ruby on Rails that support the Lurie Cancer Center (LCC).
The position will require extensive integration of data from multiple internal and external APIs. The position is homed in LCC and works closely with the LCC Director, the LCC Assistant Director and LCC faculty.
Experience and knowledge of the academic institutional research domain highly valued.
Specific Responsibilities :
Programming Languages
• HTML5
• JavaScript
• Ruby / Ruby on Rails
• REST APIs
Analytical
• User requirements gathering and documentation
• Database design / data structures
• Debugging
• Problem Solving
Strategic Planning
• Provides application development leadership for new and existing software applications.
• Partners with user in designing features for technology.
• Provides recommendation on how to enhance system for future growth.
• Advises / recommends project and activies as related to system / architectural direction and strategy.
Administration
• Develops and implements procedures for data security, management and compliance
• Creates and maintains code documentation.
• Creates ad hoc administrative reports.
• Delivers system presentations and overviews.
• Evaluates feature / upgrade / change requests and recommends action.
• Researches new technologies to enhance current system.
Development
• Provides technical leadership on projects.
• Acts as subject matter expert (SME) in appropriate technologies and business domain.
• Codes software applications adhering to designs supporting internal business requirements or external user.
• Troubleshoots complex, difficult issues.
• Designs databases and data structures.
• Provides recommendations on how to enhance system to meet full business requirements.
• Determines project feasibility and how to integrate with current system.
Supervises
• Provides work direction to team members.
• Supervises staff such as team members, subordinates, contractors, vendors, students, etc.
• Coaches and mentors staff.
• Manages projects ensuring timelines and deliverables are met and meet expectations.
• Provides input to staff assignments.
• Provides input to performance evaluations for junior team members.
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications : (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as computer science, information technology, or related;
OR appropriate combination of education and experience.
• 4 years relevant experience required.
• LDAP
• SQL / MySQL / Postgres
• HTML 5
• PL / SQL
• RubyOnRails
Target hiring range for this position will be between $+6,+17 - $121,146 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Benefits :
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at to learn more.
Work-Life and Wellness :
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior / adult care. Visit us at to learn more.
Professional Growth & Development :
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at to learn more .
Northwestern strongly recommends COVID-1+ vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness.
More information can be found on the webpage.
The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations.
We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Last updated : 2026-0+-22
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