Full Stack Developer; TEMP

Position: Full Stack Developer (TEMP)
Job Summary
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The University of Michigan is seeking a Research Assistant/Full Stack Developer for a paid temporary position to assist in the development of a centralized clinical data system and dashboard. The role focuses on building and maintaining a full stack application while collaborating with the UX lead to translate designs into functional code.

Responsibilities
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• Develop and maintain a centralized dashboard integrating data from multiple internal and external sources

• Implement backend data structures, business logic, and validation processes

• Translate Figma wireframes and prototypes into functional frontend interfaces

• Build and maintain ETL workflows for structured and semi-structured data

• Support future integration with healthcare systems such as Epic

• Ensure data quality, consistency, and long-term maintainability

• Participate in stakeholder interviews and collaborative workshops to identify friction points and translate them into technical solutions

• Iterate on features as the system evolves

• Document architecture, data flows, and development decisions

Qualifications
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Required
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• Proficiency in Python and SQL

• Working knowledge of JavaScript for frontend development

• Familiarity with R for research or data validation workflows

• Experience building or contributing to full stack applications

• Understanding of APIs and data integration principles

Preferred
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• Experience working with healthcare or clinical data

• Familiarity with Epic or other EHR systems

• Experience implementing UI designs from Figma or similar tools

• Interest in UX, human-centered design, or product thinking

• Comfort working in evolving systems with incomplete specifications

Company
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The University of Michigan is a public research university offering education, innovation, and global business engagement. Founded in 1817, the company is headquartered in Ann Arbor, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.