Senior Software Developer

Temple University • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Temple University's College of Education is searching for a Senior Software Developer to join their team. This role is part of a grant-funded AI-in-education project. The Senior Software Developer will provide senior-level software development expertise, designing, developing, integrating, and maintaining project software systems and technical infrastructure for an AI-enabled instructional simulation environment. Responsibilities include developing technical specifications and system documentation, implementing and testing application components and workflows, supporting cloud-based development, testing, and deployment, and assisting in defining project system requirements. The position works closely with project leadership to support the creation, testing, and refinement of project prototypes and related technical systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
• At least two years of directly related experience
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Experience with software development, cloud-based systems, API integration, and AI-enabled applications

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior