Learning Analytics Applications Developer

Pennsylvania State University • State College, PA

266d • $76,700 - $115,100 • Remote

About The Position

Join Penn State IT's innovative Data Empowered Learning team, dedicated to enhancing student success through cutting-edge learning analytics tools like Course Insights and Elevate. We are seeking a skilled Front-End Developer to design, build, and maintain intuitive and impactful user interfaces for our next generation of learning analytics applications. The successful candidate will play a key role in translating educational insights and data into actionable, user-friendly web applications for instructors, advisers, and administrators.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Front-End Developer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in modern Angular framework, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3/SCSS.
• Experience working within a NodeJS environment for development workflows (build tools, package management, etc.).
• Experience consuming RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• U.S Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field.
• Familiarity with NX monorepos or similar monorepo management tools.
• Experience with data visualization libraries (e.g., D3.js, Chart.js).
• Understanding of UI/UX principles and accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Experience working in Higher Education or EdTech environments.
• Familiarity with Python for backend development.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality, responsive, and accessible user interfaces for learning analytics applications using Angular.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, backend developers, data scientists, and educational stakeholders to implement application features.
• Work within our established NX monorepo structure and NodeJS development environment.
• Build reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
• Maintain and enhance existing Angular applications, ensuring performance and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and debug front-end issues.
• Research and integrate advancements in front-end technologies and best practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Robust retirement plans.
• Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Generous 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree