University of Michigan

Full-Stack Software Engineer

University of Michigan • $95K — $115K *
Ann Arbor, MI 48103In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
15+ years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
  • 5 years of experience as a Full-Stack Software Engineer or similar roles
  • Experience in back-end Java programming with unit test cases
  • Experience in front-end JavaScript development
  • Proficiency in writing Bash shell scripts
  • Experience with SQL and JPA for relational database management systems
  • Familiarity with SonarQube for source code quality assurance

Responsibilities

  • Develop web applications for political and social science data
  • Tailor the front-end experience using JavaScript
  • Perform back-end development with Java and unit tests
  • Remediate code issues identified by SonarQube
  • Query and modify databases using SQL and JPA
  • Mentor junior developers and review their code
  • Automate tasks with Bash shell scripts on Linux systems

Benefits

  • Hybrid or remote work options may be available subject to department discretion
  • Collaboration in a respected and diverse community
  • Annual review of work agreements for flexibility
  • Opportunity to work within a prestigious university setting
Full Job Description
How to Apply

Please attach a cover letter as the first page of your resume. It should address your specific interest in the position and outline your skills and related experience.

Job Summary

The University of Michigan has an available position of Full-Stack Software Engineer in Ann Arbor, MI.

Responsibilities*
  • Develop web-based applications & related infrastructure for the deposit, curation, analysis, & dissemination of political & social science data.
  • On the user-facing parts that appear in a browser, use JavaScript to tailor the front-end experience.
  • Perform back-end programming to develop web applications using Java programming language with unit test cases.
  • Remediate problems discovered with SonarQube.
  • Use SQL & JPA to query & modify relational database management systems.
  • Mentor more junior developers & review their code, provide team & architectural leadership, & work closely with product owners & designers.
  • Write Bash shell scripts on Linux systems to automate various computing tasks.

Required Qualifications*
  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
  • 60 months experience as a Full-Stack Software Engineer &/or Full-Stack Software Developer &/or Software Engineer &/or Software Developer
    Position also requires: Exp. must include
    1. 60 mos. exp. performing back-end programming in Java with unit test cases;
    2. 60 mos. exp. performing front-end programming in JavaScript
    3. 60 mos. exp. writing Bash shell scripts
    4. 60 mos. exp. using Structured Query Language (SQL) & Java Persistence API [Application Programming Interface] (JPA) to query & modify relational database management systems
    5. 24 mos. exp. using SonarQube to ensure source code quality
      Exp. reqs. may be met concurrently during the same time period.

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 .

Additional Information

The Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan seeks to create a community of respect & authentic collaboration by recruiting & retaining individuals that represent a variety of voices as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the university, & to ground our research in varied disciplines, perspectives, & ways of knowing and learning.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

281505

Working Title

Full-Stack Software Engineer

Job Title

App Programmer/Analyst Sr

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Inst Soc Research

Department

ICPSR-Computing and Network

Posting Begin/End Date

8/11/2026 - 8/18/2026

Career Interest

Information Technology

About University of Michigan

The University of Michigan is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan system. The University of Michigan was founded in 1817 in Detroit, as the Catholepistemiad, or University of Michigania, 20 years before the territory became a state. The school moved to Ann Arbor in 1837 onto 40 acres (16 ha) of what is now known as Central Campus. Since its establishment in Ann Arbor, the university campus has expanded to include more than 584 major buildings with a combined area of more than 34 million gross square feet (781 acres or 3.16 km²), and has two satellite campuses located in Flint and Dearborn. The University of Michigan is a founding member of the Association of American Universities.
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Size
50,000 employees
Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Founded
1817
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