Junior Application Developer

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Application Development Lead, design, build, and deploy JavaScript-based web applications aligned with institutional priorities.
• Produce clean, reusable code to address technical challenges across multiple domains with precision and attention to detail.
• Create cross-platform, data-driven web applications, including custom integrations with third-party services, following predefined requirements.
• Improve UI and overall UX for both new and existing applications.
• Engage in code reviews to uphold quality, consistency, and security practices.
• Deliver responsive, effective end-user support to ensure high-quality customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related field is required; or an associate degree with certifications plus one year of relevant experience; or two to three years of equivalent experience.
• Experience designing, documenting, enhancing, and supporting data-driven web applications that support business workflows.
• Web application programming experience using JavaScript or TypeScript (or other similar languages).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify viable solutions.
• A demonstrated passion for learning, innovation, and solving challenging problems in a collaborative setting.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced development environment with solid documentation and version control practices.
• Working knowledge of the software development life cycle and basic version control practices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Technologies

• JavaScript
• TypeScript
• Node.js
• Express
• Vue.js
• React
• MS SQL Server
• SQL
• REST API
• CI/CD

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision health coverage
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Observed holidays
• Retirement program with a defined contribution (403(b))
• Long-term disability coverage
• Short-term disability coverage
• Tuition benefits

Remote work and location

This is a fully remote position; candidates must reside in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware. The successful candidate may need to attend meetings or otherwise be present in our Philadelphia office when necessary.

Salary

USD 68,330 - 75,736 per year