Application Developer

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

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POSITION SPECIFICS​

Penn State IT is seeking a  Software Engineering - Application Developer (Advanced Professional Level) to establish and maintain best software development and design practices, design and develop software for multiple systems based on identified business needs and requirements and integrate more complex elements and technological advances into work assignments. 

 

LOCATION

The location of this position is flexible and can operate fully remote within the United States, fully in-person at our University Park Campus, or in a hybrid model of both in-person and remote. Standard working hours are in the eastern time zone.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be skilled in modern principles of software engineering and have a strong interest in User Experience (UX). Desired programming skills include Angular, Typescript, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, RxJS, and Google Material. Additional knowledge of continuous integration, Kubernetes, Docker, accessibility, responsiveness, and other programming languages is a plus.

 

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Participate in the development process by programming all or parts of some applications.

• Work with the teams in the unit to coordinate support of ongoing production services and new initiatives, along with other groups throughout Penn State.

• Coordinate efforts between the customer support, requirements, design, development and QA groups.

• Stay current with trends and initiatives for software engineering and architecture and meet compliance regulations specific for Higher Education solutions.

 

 

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree
3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications:
None

 

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

 

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

 

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $76,700.00 - $115,100.00.

 

Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

 

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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