Application Developer Analyst I

• Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of web-based, mobile, and interactive educational applications.
• Develop and maintain application features using established programming languages, frameworks, and development tools.
• Support the integration of multimedia assets, interactive content, databases, APIs, and third-party services.
• Participate in application testing, debugging, and performance optimization activities.
• Assist with deploying applications across multiple platforms and environments.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and implement solutions under the guidance of senior developers.

Educational Game and Interactive Experience Development

• Support the development of educational games, simulations, and interactive learning experiences.
• Assist with implementing user interface and user experience designs into functional applications.
• Integrate visual, audio, animation, and interactive assets into software products.
• Participate in the evaluation and refinement of application features based on user feedback and testing results.

Quality Assurance and Testing

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including designers, researchers, instructional designers, and project managers.
• Participate in project planning meetings, sprint reviews, and development discussions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, development notes, and deployment procedures.
• Communicate project status, technical challenges, and recommendations to team members and stakeholders.

Associate’s degree; or a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience., Associate’s degree; or a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. PREFERRED:

• Experience developing applications using C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or similar programming languages.
• Familiarity with mobile application development for iOS and Android.
• Experience with source control systems such as Git.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle methodologies and testing practices.
• Experience implementing user interface and user experience designs.
• Familiarity with cloud services, APIs, and database integration.
• Familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts, with experience supporting the development, testing, or evaluation of AI-enabled applications.
• Experience developing educational technologies, games, simulations, or interactive learning applications.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and design principles.
• Experience working in higher education, research, or grant-funded environments.

Commensurate with education and experience