Software Application Developer – DSHB Department of Biology

The Developmental Studies Hybridoma Bank (DSHB) at the University of Iowa – a world renowned nonprofit resource supporting the global biomedical research community – is seeking a Software Application Developer to lead the design and development of custom scientific, e-commerce, and database infrastructure. This position plays a key role in improving worldwide access to validated antibodies, automating internal workflows, and ensuring the long-term scalability and innovation of DSHB’s technology ecosystem. This is a 12-month specified-term position that is grant-funded, with the possibility of renewal based on funding and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze functional and technical requirements for improving DSHB’s public-facing website and internal content systems, including online digital forms and portals (ordering and depositing).
• Collaborate across teams to build and maintain a searchable antibody validation knowledgebase and integrate with other open-access digital tools.
• Consult with DSHB staff and users to define identify new computational based solutions to improve web site functionality.
• Structure and curate knowledge assets (protocols, SOPs, customer support interactions) to facilitate AI tool development. 
• Liaise with University of Iowa Information Technology staff to ensure University-wide compliance with current software and IT policies.

For a full job description or questions about this position, please send an email to vance-morris@uiowa.edu.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Position is 100% onsite.
 

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Required Qualifications:

• Experience (typically 3 years or more) in software development.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to communicate effectively with technical/non-technical staff.

• Experience with modern program development languages and tools, and Object-Oriented programming frameworks, including prior experience with HTML, JavaScript, and Python.

Desired Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields.

• Prior experience with NetSuite or other ERP systems. Prior programming in SuiteScript is desirable.

• Previous experience in a scientific research environment and development of web applications in support of scientific databases and platforms. 

• Previous experience in working on open science, transparency in data sharing, and accessibility in research tools. 

• Familiarity with academic IT compliance and implementation policies and procedures. 

• Previous experience in a Higher Education setting

Position and Application details:

For additional job details and to apply please visit https://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and access requisition #25006057.
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.

• Resume 

• Cover Letter 

Job openings are posted fo