Junior Application Developer - Information Technology

Colonial Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wistar Institute is seeking a Junior Application Developer to join its Information Technology team. This remote role supports research and administrative initiatives by designing, configuring, analyzing, and developing end-user applications and related systems software.

Responsibilities include building JavaScript-based web applications, enhancing UI/UX, and integrating with third-party services. Collaboration, code reviews, and thorough documentation are emphasized in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related field required; or an associate degree/certifications plus 1 year of relevant experience; or 2–3 years of equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in developing, documenting, enhancing, and supporting data-driven web applications for business workflows/processes.
• Web application programming experience using JavaScript/Typescript or other similar languages.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify solutions to presented problems.
• Demonstrated passion for learning, innovation, and solving challenging problems with team support.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced development environment, with strong documentation and version control practices.
• Working knowledge of the software development life cycle and basic version control practices
• Ability to manage concurrent projects with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy JavaScript-based web applications.
• Write clear, reusable code to solve technical problems across multiple domains.
• Develop cross-platform, data-driven web applications with third-party integrations.
• Enhance UI/UX for existing and new applications.
• Participate in code reviews to promote quality and security practices.
• Provide high-quality customer service by delivering efficient end-user support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Documentation

Version control

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science or related field

Associate degree/certifications + 1 year experience

2–3 years of relevant experience

Tools

Node.js (Express)

Vue.js

React

MSSQL / SQL

REST API design

Job description

The Wistar Institute has an opening for a remote Junior Application Developer to join its transformative Information Technology department. The Junior Application Developer in The Wistar Institute’s Information Technology department supports research and administrative initiatives by designing, configuring, analyzing, and developing end-user applications and related systems software.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Application Development Lead, design, develop, and deploy JavaScript-based web applications that support institutional priorities.
• Write clear, reusable code to solve technical problems across multiple domains, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Develop cross-platform, data-driven web applications, including custom integrations with third‑party applications, based on predefined requirements.
• Enhance the user interface (UI) and overall user experience (UX) for existing and new applications.
• Participate in code reviews to promote quality, consistency, and appropriate security practices.
• Provide high-quality customer service by delivering efficient, effective support to end users.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• A bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Computer Science or a closely related field required; or an associate degree/certifications plus 1 year of relevant experience; or 2–3 years of equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in developing, documenting, enhancing, and supporting data-driven web applications for business workflows/processes.
• Web application programming experience using JavaScript/Typescript or other similar languages.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify solutions to presented problems.
• Demonstrated passion for learning, innovation, and solving challenging problems with team support.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced development environment, with strong documentation and version control practices.
• Working knowledge of the software development life cycle and basic version control practices
• Ability to manage concurrent projects with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Preferred Experience

• Experience building web applications that integrate MSSQL or other databases.
• Experience with development engines/frameworks such as Node.js (Express), Vue.js (preferred), or React.
• Familiarity with web application authentication (e.g., token‑based authentication).
• SQL experience creating schemas, stored procedures, and views.
• Familiarity with REST API design.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines or deployment workflows

Remote Work & Location Requirement

This is a fully remote position; candidates must reside in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware. The successful candidate may need to attend meetings or otherwise be present in our Philadelphia office when necessary.

In compliance with the New Jersey Pay and Benefit Transparency Act, this posting includes the salary range and a general description of benefits applicable to this role.

Salary Range: $68,330 - $75,736

The Wistar Institute provides a comprehensive benefits package tailored to eligible employees based on their designated titles. This package includes Medical, Dental, and Vision health coverage. Wistar offers paid vacation, sick time, and observed holidays. Additional benefits include our retirement program with a defined contribution (403(b), long‑term and short‑term disability coverage as well as tuition benefits.

The Wistar Institute is a world leader in early‑stage discovery science in the areas of cancer, immunology, and infectious disease. Wistar is committed to accelerating research advances from bench to bedside through brilliant science and distinctive approaches to collaboration among scientific investigators and academic and industry partners. Wistar’s dynamic environment supports the advancement of discoveries that will change the future of human health.

The Wistar Institute is located in the University City area of Philadelphia, in the heart of the University of Pennsylvania Campus. Wistar provides resources to its faculty and staff that enable them to conduct cutting‑edge collaborative research and provides for outstanding intellectual environments and state‑of‑the‑art facilities.

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

For more information about The Wistar Institute, visit our website at www.wistar.org.