[Hiring] Junior Application Developer @The Wistar Institute

Role Description

The Wistar Institute has an opening for a remote Junior Application Developer to join its transformative Information Technology department. The Junior Application Developer supports research and administrative initiatives by designing, configuring, analyzing, and developing end-user applications and related systems software.

• Under the direction of the Application Development Lead, design, develop, and deploy JavaScript-based web applications that support institutional priorities.
• Write clear, reusable code to solve technical problems across multiple domains, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Develop cross-platform, data-driven web applications, including custom integrations with third-party applications, based on predefined requirements.
• Enhance the user interface (UI) and overall user experience (UX) for existing and new applications.
• Participate in code reviews to promote quality, consistency, and appropriate security practices.
• Provide high-quality customer service by delivering efficient, effective support to end users.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Computer Science or a closely related field required; or an associate degree/certifications plus 1 year of relevant experience; or 2–3 years of equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in developing, documenting, enhancing, and supporting data-driven web applications for business workflows/processes.
• Web application programming experience using JavaScript/Typescript or other similar languages.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify solutions to presented problems.
• Demonstrated passion for learning, innovation, and solving challenging problems with team support.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced development environment, with strong documentation and version control practices.
• Working knowledge of the software development life cycle and basic version control practices.
• Ability to manage concurrent projects with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Experience building web applications that integrate MSSQL or other databases.
• Experience with development engines/frameworks such as Node.js (Express), Vue.js (preferred), or React.
• Familiarity with web application authentication (e.g., token-based authentication).
• SQL experience creating schemas, stored procedures, and views.
• Familiarity with REST API design.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines or deployment workflows.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $68,330 - $75,736.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision health coverage.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and observed holidays.
• Retirement program with a defined contribution (403(b)).
• Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
• Tuition benefits.