Senior Software Developer

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$49,250–$67,500
SKILLS
Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Documentation, Educational Technology, Information Technology & Information Systems, Integration Testing, JavaScript, Leadership, Problem Solving Skills, Prototyping, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Requirements Management, Simulation, Software Administration, Software Development, Software Engineering, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Systems Maintenance, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Test Data, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing
LOCATION
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
POSTED
1 day ago
Temple University's College of Education issearchingfora Senior Software Developer.

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
  • A hybrid work schedule

  • Full medical, dental, vision coverage

  • Paid time off

  • 11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & winter break)

  • Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE

  • A generous retirement plan and so much more!
Salary Grade: T26Salary Range: $49,250 - $67,500
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Position Summary:

The Senior Software Developer provides senior-level software development expertise for a grant-funded AI-in-education project in the College of Education and Human Development. Under general direction of the Principal Investigator of the project, the incumbent will design, develop, integrate, and maintain project software systems and technical infrastructure supporting an AI-enabled instructional simulation environment. This position will develop technical specifications and system documentation; implement and test application components and workflows; support cloud-based development, testing, and deployment; and assist in defining project system requirements, including software, cloud, and computing resources. The position works closely with project leadership to support creation, testing, and refinement of project prototypes and related technical systems.

Essential Functions

• Designs, develops, tests, and maintains software components and technical infrastructure for a grant-funded instructional technology platform.

• Builds and maintains the project's technical development environment, including application architecture, codebase organization, version control, and technical documentation.

• Implements core system components and supports integration of AI-agent workflows into the lesson-delivery environment.

• Supports cloud-based development, testing, deployment, and related computing workflows for project software systems.

• Prepares technical specifications, testing procedures, and system documentation; develops test data and conducts program and integration testing.

• Assists in determining system requirements, including software, APIs, cloud services, and computing resources needed for project implementation.

• Coordinates technical implementation activities with project leadership and provides technical support for prototype creation, refinement, and validation.

• Serves as a technical resource to project team members; contributes technical expertise, recommends improvements to implementation processes, and may provide technical guidance to graduate assistants or other project personnel as appropriate.

• Regularly communicates with internal and external project stakeholders to provide complex technical information, support project goals, and resolve implementation issues.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, and at least two years of directly related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred:

Master's degree in a related field

Experience with software development, cloud-based systems, API integration, and AI-enabled applications

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to develop software for complex application environments;

• Experience with cloud-based development and deployment

• Experience with API integration, source control, testing, and technical documentation

• Experience with AI-enabled applications

• Experience with Python and/or JavaScript-based development

• Demonstrated ability to securely handle project data and ensure confidentiality

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