Full Stack Developer

88455BR

Campus: Tempe

Web Application Developer Sr.

Job Description

The Office of Applied Innovation seeks a Full Stack Developer to design, develop, and implement front-end and back-end software for various interactive visual web applications. This individual will design and build applications and visualizations that will inform actions that policymakers, investors, and civic leaders can take to address and improve the underlying social conditions that influence educational outcomes and economic mobility.

The Office of Applied Innovation team uses clear data visualization to present information to practitioners, community members, and policymakers to help guide their decision-making. Through the development of impactful web applications, this role will advance the Office's mission to leverage emerging scientific, technological, design, and policy innovations to understand the current state of education and economic mobility in Arizona and the United States. Successful applicants will use their technical skills to arm and empower stakeholders to maximize communities' potential so that residents experience an excellent quality of life and contribute to a healthy and vibrant economy.

This role provides a significant opportunity to use design and technical expertise to have a direct social impact at scale.

Job Family

Information Technology

Department Name

Office of Applied Innovation

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$88,000 - $115,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

20-February-2023

Essential Duties

• Works with team to establish and improve front-end development standards, including architecture of web components, approach to styling, high-quality graphic standards, brand consistency, and user interface standards
• Designs, develops, builds, and tests beautiful, frictionless visualization experiences on mobile and desktop 
• Collaborates in designing back-end architecture
• Develops and manage well-functioning databases and applications
• Writes effective APIs
• Tests, troubleshoots, debugs, and optimizes software to ensure responsiveness, efficiency, and accuracy; 
• Creates security and data protection settings
• Creates and maintains requirements, guides, and technical documentation; 
• Works with data scientists and analysts to improve software
• Works with our internal teams and community stakeholders to translate high-level objectives into user flows, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes that lead to intuitive user experiences and can be used to direct development and implementation
• Engages problem-solving skills on various technology-related projects and takes on other tasks as assigned or directed

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related. 5 years web, graphic design and database including creating and updating table structures and views as well as CSS development; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Front-end experience (4 years
• Back-end experience (2 years)
• Demonstrated knowledge of front-end design and development, with demonstrated skill working with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and at least one JavaScript framework (e.g. React, Node.js, Angular)
• Experience developing complex data visualizations with knowledge of data visualization libraries (e.g. D3, Highcharts, eCharts)
• Experience developing back-end systems with at least one framework (e.g. Django, Rails)
• Experience working with RDBMS datastores (e.g. MS SQL, Postgres, MySQL)
• Demonstrated knowledge of typography, color, contrast, information architecture, layout, and composition with attention to detail and user experience
• Experience in creating designs and prototypes that are ready for implementation
• Experience developing responsive design for both desktop and mobile browsers
• Understanding of the full development software lifecycle with the ability to contribute to all steps: design, prototype, development, delivery and deployment, and ongoing iteration and maintenance
• Experience with user testing, collecting feedback, and modifying designs based on those learnings
• Experience collaborating with both technical and non-technical team members
• Preference for individuals who have experience with:
  • Geographic information systems (GIS) and JavaScript mapping libraries
  • Education data and FERPA
  • Front-end and back-end security

Working Environment

• Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, walking.
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity associated with daily use of desktop computer.
• Bending, stooping, reaching and lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential duties.
• Regular review of completed tasks.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.