Application Developer
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Posted Job Title
Application Developer
Job Profile Title
Application Developer C
Job Description Summary
The Application Developer will support Wharton Interactive in the design, scope, and coding of Alternate Reality Courseware (ARC) serious games and Data Applications. The Application Developer will work as an integral member of the ARC games production team, participating in daily standups, executing the coding of the games, informing the ARC platform team of maintenance and feature needs, and providing handoff to the QA team.
Job Description
Wharton Interactive develops innovative platforms, simulations, and games to create new kinds of learning experiences to transform and democratize education. Grounded in research and extensive experience, Wharton Interactive’s serious games create active learning opportunities that challenge students to effectively apply theoretical concepts and ultimately own their learning.
The Application Developer will support Wharton Interactive in the design, scope, and coding of Alternate Reality Courseware (ARC) serious games and Data Applications. The Application Developer will work as an integral member of the ARC games production team, participating in daily standups, executing the coding of the games, informing the ARC platform team of maintenance and feature needs, and providing handoff to the QA team.
While ARC has its own programming language, a skilled programmer in a modern software development language will be successful (e.g. JavaScript), especially given the training provided by Wharton Interactive. Coding skills in Python or another common scripting language is required. Also required are strong communication skills, as well as a natural curiosity to learn beyond the technical realm to the subject matter that our ARC games teach. Wharton Interactive is a lean, agile team that is a high-growth edtech startup within the larger University of Pennsylvania ecosystem. Our games and experiences are integrated into thousands of classes globally. The successful candidate must also be a self-starter, who remains productive and positive in a fast paced, complex environment.
Responsibilities include:
Qualifications:
Job Location – City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hybrid Eligible – This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with a work week divided between working onsite and working remotely.
Department / School
Wharton School
Pay Range
$51,824.00 – $109,535.33
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/SteinbergDietrich-Hall/Application-Developer_JR00070762
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