Applications Developer

$76,700 - $115,100/Yr

Pennsylvania State University - State College, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

State College, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The Applications Developer position at Penn State University focuses on enhancing the Lifetime Sample Tracking Tool (LiST) for the Q-NEXT project, which aims to accelerate technology commercialization in the quantum economy. The role involves establishing a materials processing and synthesis database, collaborating with the 2DCC-MIP applications development team, and ensuring the tool meets the specific data management requirements of Q-NEXT.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the Lifetime Sample Tracking Tool (LiST) to meet Q-NEXT data management requirements.
• Establish a materials lifetime tracking database for processing, growth, synthesis, fabrication, and characterization.
• Provide tools for data input and materials tracking over time and relative to projects.
• Facilitate user access and input, including public-facing and industry engagement data models.
• Provide API access to data for project tracking and meta-studies.
• Evaluate and enhance the LiST codebase for synergy with Q-NEXT and 2DCC objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Science and Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Robust web application and REST API development experience using languages such as C#, PHP, Java, Python, JavaScript, and/or TypeScript.
• Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with domain science instrumentation or data related to Q-NEXT research (e.g., Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering).
• Experience integrating with authentication using OpenID, JWT, OAuth, Shibboleth, and Azure Active Directory.
• Experience integrating Microsoft tools via GraphAPI and cloud-based web applications.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools for visual data representation.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plans
• Tuition discounts (75% for spouse and children)
• Paid holidays