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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are seeking talented, experienced and highly motivated front end software developer to join our Algorithms, Prototyping, and Integration (API) team of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University (PSU). You will assist ARL in providing its customers with state of the art visualization and decision support. As a team member, you will collaborate with our data analytics and software teams to design and improve custom developed geo-spatially focused situational awareness displays as well as other user interface displays.

Responsibilities include:

• Development, testing, and transitioning of Java and JavaScript based software applications to operationally critical environments
• Development of front-end web services including all aspects of server, client, and web components
• Development of unique algorithmic and implementation solutions to a wide array of sponsor requirements
• Work within an agile development environment with other developers, scrum master and product owners with scoping, developing and delivering quality software solutionsork with users to analyze their requirements; evaluate new tools and technologies to enhance performance
• Collaborate with other staff and sponsors, spending a majority of time working in a classified environment

This job will be filled as a level 3 or 4, depending upon the successful candidate's competencies, education, and experience. Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher and 4 or more years’ related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience for a level 3. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs.  

Additional duties of a level 4 will include: 

• Integrate more complex elements and technological advances into work assignments
• Lead portions of large tasks or projects

Required skills and experience:

• Strong understanding and experience in client-side scripting and JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as React, NodeJS, webpack, and Redux
• Understanding and experience in web markup languages including HTML, CSS, and SCSS
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on being a team player

Preferred skills