Position Overview

If you are a creative and talented full-stack developer who likes to build new things and solve technical problems while making a difference, join us. Be part of the team working on the next generation of our online industry intelligence platform as we explore new ways to improve, create new applications to support all elements of our solution portfolio, and break new ground along the way.

As a full-time full stack developer for The ABIS Group, you will join our small team of talented developers collaborating on the full stack of applications in a company work environment that is collegial, supportive, fast-paced and stimulating. It also provides numerous opportunities to expand your knowledge base, skill set and responsibilities.

Ideal candidates are proactive problem solvers with basic knowledge of all layers in software development and enough mastery of a particular area to lead important projects, often collaborating with non-technical team members to design and develop solutions.

Responsibilities

Design, build and maintain applications in Angular that power our client-facing online business intelligence solutions as well as our internal tools
Design, build and maintain RESTful web services (APIs) in Django to support the company’s business capabilities and address business needs
Enhance and improve existing applications and APIs
Develop systems that are secure, reliable, scalable, maintainable and efficient
Create applications that solve problems, improve operational efficiency and quality, and make our clients’ and team members’ jobs easier
Positively contribute to a work environment where team members are challenged, engaged and inspired, and continue to expand their knowledge and skill set

Required Technical Skills/Experience

A strong academic record and at least 3 years relevant work experience in the following areas:

Python, TypeScript/JavaScript
Designing and building RESTful web services (APIs)
Back-end proficiency with Python Web framework Django or similar
Front-end experience with JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as Angular or Vue, Bootstrap, CSS and HTML
SQL (PostgreSQL or other SQL database environment)

Preferred Technical Skills/Experience

Amazon Web Services including EC2, Lambda, RDS and DevOps practices
Elasticsearch (OpenSearch at AWS)
PHP, Apache
Versioning tools such as GIT
User Interface and Mobile app experience a plus

Other Skills and Traits

Strong written and verbal communication
Adaptable team player, strong collaboration skills and willingness to pitch in and help others
Self-motivated and able to work efficiently as part of a team and independently
Detail oriented and organized as it relates to code and documentation
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and responsibilities

We appreciate well designed, efficient code, and we care about the quality, integration, security and long-term ability to maintain our code base. We’re here to help each other out and are always looking for ways to improve.

The ABIS team is a sharp, diverse, highly talented group with a broad range of experiences and backgrounds. We place a high value on teamwork, initiative, thinking "outside the box," attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, “can do” attitude and having a strong desire to make a difference.

The work during the day can be fast-paced and require deep focus, but we don’t work crazy hours. Life first. We provide traditional benefits including health, dental and vision insurance; 401K; flexible schedule, etc. and we enjoy spending time with our colleagues during hosted lunchtime team member vacation/adventure presentations, TED Talks, book club sessions, happy hours, team charity events, outings to baseball games, film festivals, museums, and more.

About The ABIS Group

The ABIS Group (www.theabisgroup.com) is an innovative and growing company that provides customized online industry intelligence solutions to the leading companies in numerous segments of the global healthcare industry. The ABIS Group has been steadily growing for the past two decades and has emerged as a leader in its field.

Clients appreciate our exceptional client focus and innovative customized online information solutions that enable them to easily monitor their external environment – key players, products, issues, topics trends, clinical trials, discoveries, etc. and to easily research the same. ABIS solutions increase clients’ organizational intelligence, enhance decision making, save valuable time and support healthcare companies’ efforts to ultimately improve treatments, prevent diseases and save lives.

Headquartered in Evanston (www.cityofevanston.org), Illinois approximately 25 minutes north of Chicago, The ABIS Group is within walking distance of downtown Evanston, Northwestern University, Lake Michigan, and the CTA and Metra train stations.

Interested? We'd like to hear from you. Please email a cover note and resume to careers@theabisgroup.com. U.S. work authorization required. No phone calls, please.