Extra Help (GA Pre-Employment)

Required Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field; Currently admitted to one of the following graduate degree programs at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock: MS or Ph.D. in Bioinformatics; MS in Information Science or Ph.D. in CIS Information Science; MS in Information Quality or Ph.D. in CIS Information Quality; MS in Computer Science or Ph.D. in CIS Computer Science.

Preferred Qualifications: 5+ years experience building software solutions using Python; Experience in building applications with SQL as well as building stored procedures; Agile Development Experience; Able to mentor other team members, lead and own ideas & initiatives; A positive mindset – collaborative and can-do attitude; Health information systems development experience preferred.

Job Duties: Responsible for writing and testing code, debugging programs, and integrating applications with other tools; Conduct testing, implementation, and evaluation of project deliverables; Ensure that assigned deliverables are planned and completed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to develop code in agile sprints; Ability to experiment with new tools and solutions; Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and systems; Willing to travel occasionally if required; Skill in planning, organization, and coordination of activities; Skills in both verbal and written communication.

Additional Information: Please upload all required documents in the "Resume" attachment section of your application (before hitting the submit button), if you want to be considered for this position.

Pre-employment Screening: Requirements

No Background Check Required: The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry ( MVR ) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.