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A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience. In the cover letter, in two pages or less, please let us know how this role aligns with your career aspirations and skill set. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file (because of system limitations).
Who We Are
Through curricular innovation, tools for student success, and educational research and analytics, the University of Michigan Center for Academic Innovation is building the future of education. Our vision is a future in which education connects and empowers learners everywhere to reach their full potential throughout their lives. To realize our vision, we make it our mission to collaborate across campus and around the world to create equitable, lifelong educational opportunities for learners everywhere.
About the Michigan Online EdTech Accelerator
The EdTech Accelerator at CAI identifies, evaluates, and pilots innovative educational technologies to enhance learning experiences for millions of learners around the world. We work at the frontier of AI-enabled learning tools, Extended Reality, and scalable pedagogical innovation - partnering with faculty, platform teams, and external vendors to bring the most promising solutions to Michigan Online and U-M's broader educational ecosystem. Our team bridges the gap between cutting-edge edtech and real-world implementation, ensuring that new tools are assessed through both a rigorous pedagogical lens and a practical institutional one.
Responsibilities
- Write production-quality code in Python + Django and TypeScript and Vue3
- Work alongside platform developers to improve the efficiency of existing platform features
- Collaborate with product and engineering experts on multiple campuses to modernize data pipelines
- Apply technical standards and architectural patterns that enable rapid experimentation and continuous delivery
- Document workflows and data processes that support the platform's capabilities
- Troubleshoot production issues when they impact learner outcomes
- Actively participate in code reviews, emphasizing best practices for software engineering
- Build strong relationships across CAI and university partners based on trust and shared commitment to outcomes
The Center for Academic Innovation at the University of Michigan is seeking a qualified Software developer to join our software development team to help scale Atlas to the broader U-M system. This is a hands-on role, where you will work to improve the Schedule Builder feature of the platform, unlocking the ability for students to use the tool on the U-M Dearborn campus. You will work with technical experts at CAI and ITS across campuses to implement a rearchitecture of a critical component for students and the broader learning community. This position will report to the Director of Application Architecture.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- 1-3 years of professional software engineering experience
- Enterprise development and production experience working with Python and the Django framework
- Full-stack development skills, including:
- Backend: REST APIs, microservices, database design
- Frontend: Modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.js, or Angular)
- HTML5/CSS and responsive design principles
- Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB)
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to code quality
- Ability to work well in a multicultural and collaborative environment
- Ability to learn and appropriately use new technologies to improve processes, communication, and outcomes, including AI-enabled tools where relevant to the role, consistent with university policy and job responsibilities
Modes of Work
The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.
Additional Information
Please Note: This is a 1 year term limited position.
Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States.
The mode of work for this position is Hybrid with a minimum of 4 days in the office per week, Monday through Thursday, with an option of remote work on Fridays. On occasion, you may be required and must be available to work onsite on Fridays if necessitated by our center's policy and domain leadership or by your job requirements.
The salary for this position will be based upon the selected candidate's education and experience.
We support the creative, responsible, and ethical use of AI tools to enhance our work, in alignment with institutional policies and best practices.
Excellent benefits are available, for details, see http://benefits.umich.edu/
Organizational Statement on Harassment
We believe all individuals deserve to be treated with respect and dignity and have the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes mutual respect and a safe space for collaboration. Any concerns shared with any staff members and student employees in the Center for Academic Innovation will be reported to the Equity, Civil Rights, & Title IX Office to be reviewed and addressed, and the Center for Academic Innovation encourages reporting of any forms of harassment including sexual and gender-based harassment.
Salary Information
The general salary range for this position is $72,000 - $78,000. Candidates can expect to be paid a competitive and equitable salary. Factors used to determine salary include education level, experience, knowledge and skills for the position and salaries that are currently established within the unit. All candidates are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor alignment and transparency throughout the recruiting process.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
Decision Making Process
Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
282948
Working Title
Atlas Platform Developer
Job Title
Software Developer Inter
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Vp Acad Innovation
Department
Center for Academic Innovation
Posting Begin/End Date
9/13/2026 - 10/13/2026
Salary
$72,000.00 - $78,000.00
Career Interest
Information Technology
How to Apply
A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience. In the cover letter, in two pages or less, please let us know how this role aligns with your career aspirations and skill set. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file (because of system limitations).
Who We Are
Through curricular innovation, tools for student success, and educational research and analytics, the University of Michigan Center for Academic Innovation is building the future of education. Our vision is a future in which education connects and empowers learners everywhere to reach their full potential throughout their lives. To realize our vision, we make it our mission to collaborate across campus and around the world to create equitable, lifelong educational opportunities for learners everywhere.
About the Michigan Online EdTech Accelerator
The EdTech Accelerator at CAI identifies, evaluates, and pilots innovative educational technologies to enhance learning experiences for millions of learners around the world. We work at the frontier of AI-enabled learning tools, Extended Reality, and scalable pedagogical innovation - partnering with faculty, platform teams, and external vendors to bring the most promising solutions to Michigan Online and U-M's broader educational ecosystem. Our team bridges the gap between cutting-edge edtech and real-world implementation, ensuring that new tools are assessed through both a rigorous pedagogical lens and a practical institutional one.
Responsibilities
- Write production-quality code in Python + Django and TypeScript and Vue3
- Work alongside platform developers to improve the efficiency of existing platform features
- Collaborate with product and engineering experts on multiple campuses to modernize data pipelines
- Apply technical standards and architectural patterns that enable rapid experimentation and continuous delivery
- Document workflows and data processes that support the platform's capabilities
- Troubleshoot production issues when they impact learner outcomes
- Actively participate in code reviews, emphasizing best practices for software engineering
- Build strong relationships across CAI and university partners based on trust and shared commitment to outcomes
The Center for Academic Innovation at the University of Michigan is seeking a qualified Software developer to join our software development team to help scale Atlas to the broader U-M system. This is a hands-on role, where you will work to improve the Schedule Builder feature of the platform, unlocking the ability for students to use the tool on the U-M Dearborn campus. You will work with technical experts at CAI and ITS across campuses to implement a rearchitecture of a critical component for students and the broader learning community. This position will report to the Director of Application Architecture.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- 1-3 years of professional software engineering experience
- Enterprise development and production experience working with Python and the Django framework
- Full-stack development skills, including:
- Backend: REST APIs, microservices, database design
- Frontend: Modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.js, or Angular)
- HTML5/CSS and responsive design principles
- Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB)
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to code quality
- Ability to work well in a multicultural and collaborative environment
- Ability to learn and appropriately use new technologies to improve processes, communication, and outcomes, including AI-enabled tools where relevant to the role, consistent with university policy and job responsibilities
Modes of Work
The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.
Additional Information
Please Note: This is a 1 year term limited position.
Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States.
The mode of work for this position is Hybrid with a minimum of 4 days in the office per week, Monday through Thursday, with an option of remote work on Fridays. On occasion, you may be required and must be available to work onsite on Fridays if necessitated by our center's policy and domain leadership or by your job requirements.
The salary for this position will be based upon the selected candidate's education and experience.
We support the creative, responsible, and ethical use of AI tools to enhance our work, in alignment with institutional policies and best practices.
Excellent benefits are available, for details, see http://benefits.umich.edu/
Organizational Statement on Harassment
We believe all individuals deserve to be treated with respect and dignity and have the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes mutual respect and a safe space for collaboration. Any concerns shared with any staff members and student employees in the Center for Academic Innovation will be reported to the Equity, Civil Rights, & Title IX Office to be reviewed and addressed, and the Center for Academic Innovation encourages reporting of any forms of harassment including sexual and gender-based harassment.
Salary Information
The general salary range for this position is $72,000 - $78,000. Candidates can expect to be paid a competitive and equitable salary. Factors used to determine salary include education level, experience, knowledge and skills for the position and salaries that are currently established within the unit. All candidates are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor alignment and transparency throughout the recruiting process.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
Decision Making Process
Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
282948
Working Title
Atlas Platform Developer
Job Title
Software Developer Inter
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Vp Acad Innovation
Department
Center for Academic Innovation
Posting Begin/End Date
9/13/2026 - 10/13/2026
Salary
$72,000.00 - $78,000.00
Career Interest
Information Technology
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Platform Developer
Document your platform architecture contributions precisely
PERM requires your employer to define a specific job with specific requirements. Gather evidence of your work on distributed systems, API gateways, or cloud infrastructure so your job description accurately reflects your actual duties and supports the EB-2 or EB-3 classification.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Not every tech employer has run PERM before. Focus on companies in cloud infrastructure, SaaS, and enterprise software that have filed PERM certifications for platform or infrastructure roles, since they already understand the DOL recruitment documentation requirements.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers by role
Search Platform Developer jobs on Migrate Mate to identify employers who have sponsored green cards for similar technical roles, so you spend your time on applications where sponsorship is genuinely on the table rather than negotiating it from scratch.
Verify your role qualifies under the right EB category
EB-2 requires a position demanding an advanced degree or equivalent; EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree. Check the O*NET occupation profile for Platform Developer to confirm the standard education and experience requirements your employer will use in the PERM job description.
Request employer confirmation before the PERM recruitment phase
Once an offer is on the table, ask whether the employer is prepared to run the mandatory DOL recruitment steps, including job postings and documentation review. Delays in starting PERM recruitment extend your overall green card timeline by months.
Understand priority date backlogs before accepting an offer
EB-3 has no annual cap on petitions, but visa number availability depends on your birth country and the monthly State Department Visa Bulletin. Candidates from high-demand countries can face multi-year waits between I-140 approval and adjustment of status, which affects your planning.
Green Card Platform Developer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Platform Developer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Platform Developer positions typically qualify under EB-3 when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree or when you can demonstrate specialized expertise that justifies the higher classification. Your employer's PERM job description, not just your credentials, determines which category fits.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Platform Developer roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary status requiring annual renewals and subject to the lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship is permanent residency, with no lottery and no cap on EB-3 petitions themselves. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification and I-140 approval can take one to three years before you reach the visa number queue, depending on your country of birth.
Where can I find Platform Developer jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Platform Developer roles where employers have a documented history of green card sponsorship. That filtering saves time you'd otherwise spend asking recruiters whether sponsorship is possible, since it surfaces only employers who have already run the PERM process for comparable technical roles.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a Platform Developer employer?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment process, post the position publicly, and document that no qualified U.S. workers applied before sponsoring a foreign national. For platform development roles, the job description must specify the degree field, technical requirements, and duties accurately, since USCIS will later match the I-140 petition against the certified PERM application.
How long does the green card process take for a Platform Developer?
From PERM filing to green card approval, the process typically spans two to five years or longer, depending on your country of birth and the State Department Visa Bulletin backlog. PERM certification alone can take six to eighteen months at DOL. Applicants born in countries without significant backlogs often reach adjustment of status faster once the I-140 is approved.