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Our Client, an Prestigious University , is looking for a Software Engineer to join their team in Chicago, IL .
Hybrid Schedule
***This is a 2-3 Month Long Contract Open to Conversion or Extension!***
As the Software Engineer in this role, you will be developing applications specifically for data exploration, integrating cutting-edge web development technologies with domain-specific requirements. These applications will have an emphasis on accessibility for vision-impaired users.
You will be collaborating with stakeholders to optimize usability and accessibility for researchers analyzing genomic datasets.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
- 2-5 years of related experience
- Designing and developing advanced UI components using React
- TypeScript
- Theming and extending components for enterprise-level applications
- Customizing components for genomic data visualization platforms
- Experience with Tailwind CSS
- Building modern web applications using NextJS: knowledgeable with the page and application router
- Experience with Storybook for UI component development and testing
- Implementing and maintaining continuous integration and delivery pipelines using GitLab CI/CD and GitHub Actions
- Proficiency in component development for rendering dynamic datasets
- Web Accessibility (508 Compliance)
- Hands-on experience with automated tools (e.g., Axe, Lighthouse) and manual testing (e.g., screen readers like JAWS, NVDA)
- Implementing accessibility best practices to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards
- Ensure the product is highly customizable and accessible to those with vision or physical impairments
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Engineering, Information Technology, and Design
Industries
Higher Education, Non-profit Organizations, and Information Services
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