Software Engineer

Description

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join a long-term contract opportunity supporting a secure research data platform in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will help create and enhance web-based tools that allow researchers to work with large-scale learning and behavioral data while maintaining strong privacy protections. This position blends full-stack development, data-focused problem solving, and close collaboration with technical and academic stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong TypeScript-based engineering experience and enjoys building reliable products that support meaningful research outcomes.

Responsibilities:
Build and enhance end-to-end platform capabilities across user-facing applications and backend services, with a strong focus on scalable full-stack delivery.
Create responsive interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks and develop server-side functionality that supports secure and efficient data workflows.
Design and integrate data models that connect information from multiple research sources into a cohesive platform architecture.
Contribute to cloud-based infrastructure and automated delivery processes to improve system reliability, performance, and release quality.
Work closely with engineers, product leaders, data specialists, and research partners to translate complex needs into practical software solutions.
Improve code quality through thoughtful system design, peer reviews, testing practices, and clear technical documentation.
Support platform stability by identifying performance issues, troubleshooting technical problems, and helping optimize large application codebases.
Provide guidance to less experienced team members and contribute to a collaborative, high-accountability engineering culture.

Requirements

At least five years of experience delivering production software applications.
Strong proficiency in TypeScript and hands-on experience building full-stack solutions for web environments.
Practical experience with React.js, Node.js, JavaScript, and modern application development practices.
Background in application architecture, data modeling, testing, deployment, and software lifecycle management.
Experience working with cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines in a production setting.
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code approaches and tools used to manage scalable environments.
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and contribute within cross-functional teams.
Experience handling sensitive data, regulated environments, or privacy-focused products is highly valued.

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