Federal Work Study Student Developer Assistant - Office of Research

Office of Research•Gainesville, FL

1d•$15

About The Position

The College of Medicine’s Office of Research is seeking a motivated Federal Work Study Student Developer Assistant to assist with the ongoing development and enhancement of vital data platforms. These platforms power essential research functions providing quick access to research metrics, grant data, and institutional insights that drive faculty productivity and administrative decisions. In this hands-on role, you will assist with system maintenance, improve existing features, and help implement new functionality. This is an excellent opportunity for a student pursuing technical credentials to gain real-world experience in a high-impact research environment.

Requirements

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through Federal Work-Study (FWS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
Registered students are employed on a part-time bases, up to 20 hours per week.
If you are applying as a Federal Work-Study student, a Federal Work-Study permit or award letter for the 2026 semester is required and must be uploaded electronically to be considered for this position.

Nice To Haves

Federal Work-Study students with Federal Work-Study permit or award letter for the Fall 2025 semester
Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related technical field
Experience with one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, SQL)
Familiarity with web development frameworks or libraries (e.g., React, Django, Flask)
Understanding of relational databases and basic data modeling concepts
Experience with version control tools such as Git
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Interest in academic research, data analytics, or higher education systems
Ability to manage time effectively and work independently on assigned tasks
Previous experience working on software projects in a team or academic setting is a plus
Git proficiency: Able to manage branches, use rebase, and maintain a linear commit history.
SQL: Understanding of JOIN, GROUP BY, ORDER BY, and window functions.
JavaScript/TypeScript: Solid grasp of asynchronous programming patterns (async/await, promises).
React: Able to build components, manage state, and work with modern React patterns.
Ability to learn from documentation and justify design or implementation choices.
Docker for local development or deployment workflows.
GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation.

Responsibilities

Assist team with developing and enhancing existing software modules to improve performance, usability, and functionality.
Collaborate with research and administrative staff to gather requirements for new features and implement them effectively.
Support data integration efforts by connecting platforms with various institutional data sources.
Conduct testing and quality assurance to ensure platform stability and data accuracy.
Document code, workflows, and processes to support long-term platform sustainability.
Participate in team meetings and contribute technical insights to support project planning and decision-making.
Build and maintain internal javascript/typescript based applications.
Work with our engineering team to design, implement, and test new features.
Read and interpret official documentation to take informed technical decisions.
Write maintainable, and well-reasoned code.