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ITHAKA is hiring a Jr Software Engineer (Part-Time, Fixed Term). The role involves working on the JSTOR development team to design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications related to generative AI and research enhancements. The candidate must actively participate in an Agile team, deploy application changes, engage with customers, and optimize performance ensuring code clarity and reliability.

Highlights

Participate as an empowered member of a collaborative Agile team.
Design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications.
Experience with HTML, CSS/SCSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, React/Vue, and server-side applications.
Use of deployment and test automation tools.
Salary range: $36,628 - $45,794 per year.
Includes a no-cost health insurance premium option.
Employer-funded retirement plan and generous paid time off.
Knowledge of web technologies and performance optimization essential.
Passion for continuous improvement and learning.

Jr Software Engineer Full Description

ITHAKA’s mission is to expand access to knowledge and education around the world. Our services — Artstor, JSTOR, Portico, and Ithaka S+R — enable people everywhere to learn, to grow, and to overcome historical barriers to education. In carrying out our mission, as employees we feel a deep responsibility to each other and our well-being, and are committed to building and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

The Role

ITHAKA is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to work part time for 8 weeks and be a part of our JSTOR development team while we work on critical projects related to generative AI and helping users change the way they do research.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have a high degree of intellectual curiosity, excellent problem-solving skills, and strong communication and interpersonal skills. We look for candidates that possess a passion for continuous improvement and the ability to optimize code for clarity and reliability as well as performance.

As a Junior Software Engineer, you will be expected to:

Participate as an empowered member of a collaborative Agile team to design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications.
Leverage continuous deployment and test automation tools in order to deploy application changes to production multiple times per day.
Interact with internal and external customers to understand their needs and lead the development of web applications to meet those needs.
Implement rich, interactive web applications using the latest technologies, frameworks, and patterns.
Leverage web analytics to support Product Discovery and to measure project KPIs.
Test, measure, and optimize performance using Application Performance Management tools.

Experience and Skills

Some experience building user interfaces with HTML, CSS/SCSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and React/Vue.
Knowledge of server-side applications (Node.js frameworks, Python frameworks, or similar).
Knowledge of build tools such as Webpack or Grunt.
Willingness and ability to learn new approaches and emerging technology quickly.
Familiarity with implementing a responsive design with UI frameworks like Foundation or Bootstrap.
Ability to conduct unit testing in JavaScript (Jest or QUnit) and/or Python
Knowledge about accessibility, usability, information architecture, and interaction design principles.

Compensation & Benefits

At ITHAKA we believe in openness and equity. Part of living those values is our commitment to clarity about salary, so candidates know what to expect. The part time salary for this position is $36,6288 - $45,794 per year. Base pay may vary with job-related knowledge, skills, experience, market location, and geography. Our total compensation package includes a no-cost health insurance premium option, an employer-funded retirement plan, and a generous paid time off program for all benefits-eligible staff.

Work for ITHAKA

We are committed to our organizational values of belonging, evidence, speed, teamwork, and trust. We take inclusion seriously. Belonging is one of our core values, and it shows in our vibrant culture. People from a wide range of backgrounds work at ITHAKA, and we believe that unique perspectives help us realize new insights and build better solutions.

We want to work with people who are passionate about ideas like these and who wish to contribute their perspectives and talents to ITHAKA’s mission. We enthusiastically welcome applications from people of all underrepresented backgrounds and credentials. We want to hear your story and include your perspective in the transformative work we aim to do.

Learn more about Working at ITHAKA.

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Although ITHAKA has physical offices in New York and Ann Arbor, Michigan, our employees are distributed across the continental United States. At this time, we’re not considering candidates who are unable to work and reside in the continental U.S.

Candidates may apply by submitting an application online through our career site, if you have any questions about your application, please contact us at careers@ithaka.org. ITHAKA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if there’s anything we can do to accommodate any portion of the application or hiring process, please contact us at accommodations@ithaka.org.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, domestic violence victim status, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability, or other status protected by law. We invite you to read our Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement. ITHAKA cares about your privacy, learn more about our Applicant Privacy Notice.

Original Job Description

The Role

Responsibilities

As a Junior Software Engineer, you will be expected to:

Participate as an empowered member of a collaborative Agile team to design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications.
Leverage continuous deployment and test automation tools in order to deploy application changes to production multiple times per day.
Interact with internal and external customers to understand their needs and lead the development of web applications to meet those needs.
Implement rich, interactive web applications using the latest technologies, frameworks, and patterns.
Leverage web analytics to support Product Discovery and to measure project KPIs.
Test, measure, and optimize performance using Application Performance Management tools.

Experience and Skills

Some experience building user interfaces with HTML, CSS/SCSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and React/Vue.
Knowledge of server-side applications (Node.js frameworks, Python frameworks, or similar).
Knowledge of build tools such as Webpack or Grunt.
Willingness and ability to learn new approaches and emerging technology quickly.
Familiarity with implementing a responsive design with UI frameworks like Foundation or Bootstrap.
Ability to conduct unit testing in JavaScript (Jest or QUnit) and/or Python
Knowledge about accessibility, usability, information architecture, and interaction design principles.

Compensation & Benefits

Work for ITHAKA

Learn more about Working at ITHAKA.

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