Javascript Developer at Stanford University

The Stanford University Graduate School of Education (GSE) is a top-ranked school of education, known for its prestigious faculty, rigorous graduate degree programs, and its impact on the quality of education across the world.

Education & Experience (Required):

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience or a combination of education and
• relevant experience.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop complex websites and web applications using open source tools, languages, libraries, and current standards-compliant code.
• Expert level knowledge of front-end development languages and ability to hand code Javascript (ES5, ES6)
• Solid understanding of web standards and usability methods.
• Demonstrated ability to write, compile, test, debug, and deploy software.
• Knowledge of web analytics tools and related analyses.
• Ability to design and manage relational databases.
• Ability to design and implement web services.
• Ability to interact positively with and build consensus among a diverse group of colleagues, clients, and senior leadership.

• Knowledge of web content development and cloud services. (Firebase services preferred)
• Experience with JSON and RESTful APIs
• Working knowledge of git

Description

Who We Are:

The Stanford University Graduate School of Education (GSE) is a top-ranked school of education, known for its prestigious faculty, rigorous graduate degree programs, and its impact on the quality of education across the world. The GSE is committed to developing leaders in education research, practice and policy. Our community includes over 60 faculty, 400 students, 200 staff, 14,000 alumni and countless people from the local and global communities we work with and impact. The work environment is dynamic, deadline-driven, fast-paced, and energetic.

Stanford Graduate School of Education is seeking a full stack web developer to join our team and help build the Rapid Online Assessment of Reading platform (https://roar.stanford.edu/) as it scales to meet the needs of large school districts, serving hundreds of thousands of students.

CORE TO OUR TEAM’S MISSION ARE:

Research-Practice Partnership model: Develop technology that catalyzes research while supporting practitioners. We envision a collaborative research model where stakeholders (i.e., teachers and administrators) are critical players in the research and design process.

Transparency and open-access: Create technology that meets a critical need in diverse school districts and can be used under an open-access, not-for-profit model.

What You’ll Do:

Create and maintain functionality to support the growth of the ROAR platform. Work with a cross-disciplinary team (https://www.brainandeducation.com/) to design, build, and deploy high quality mini-applications and javascript-based components that support the collecting, visualizing, and managing of research and client-facing data.

This role will develop technology that catalyzes research while supporting practitioners. We envision a collaborative research model where stakeholders (i.e., teachers and administrators) are critical players in the research and design process. Create technology that meets a critical need in diverse

school districts and can be used under an open-access, not-for-profit model. Create and maintain functionality to support the growth of the ROAR platform. Work with a cross-disciplinary team to design, build, and deploy high quality mini-applications and javascript-based components that support the collecting, visualizing, and managing of research and client-facing data.

• Your responsibilities include: Provide technical expertise in front- and back-end web development.
• Support web infrastructure by providing end-user support, applications maintenance,
• product evaluation, back-end development, and internal management tools.
• Ideate on and build application components that address the changing needs of the
• research and partnership teams.
• Design and develop applications that involve various levels of data manipulation.
• Maintain and update existing Javascript applications and components.
• Troubleshoot and solve technical problems as part of a team.
• Follow team software development methodology.
• Serve as a technical resource with respect to applications
• Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
• This remote role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate.

The expected pay range for this position is $71,000 to $100,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Why Stanford is for You:

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.

A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.

A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.

Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.

Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

How to Apply :

We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, you must submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application.

Finalist must successfully complete a background check prior to working at Stanford University.

This is a 2 year fixed-term position with an end date of one year and is renewable based on performance and funding

Applicants to this position must be available to work in the United States without sponsorship for 2 years or more. OPT permit holders should confirm that they are eligible to work in the US at the Stanford GSE for two years or more.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory for all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with any disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Stanford is an equal opportunity employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or another other characteristic protected by law.