Web Application Developer, Jewish Studies (Temporary, Part-Time)

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 9,643 - 75,768; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Web Application Developer for the Jewish Studies program on a temporary, part-time basis. The role focuses on advancing a digital humanities relational database and maintaining a web-based application with GIS features for research and learning.

The candidate will design, develop, and document software, work with cross-disciplinary teams, and ensure data integrity while delivering high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science with 2-3 years related experience or equivalent
• Full-stack development and unit testing experience
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS, AJAX/JavaScript/jQuery and browser compatibility
• Fluency in Python, Django, and React
• Experience with code versioning tools such as Git
• Experience gathering and responding to project requirements
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently to produce polished, high-quality results

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain a web-based application using industry-standard frameworks.
• Gather project requirements, write and test software, and generate technical documentation.
• Support GIS visualizations and data set interactions.
• Collaborate with project directors, technical director, and interdisciplinary teams

Skills

Full-stack development

HTML5/CSS

AJAX/JavaScript/jQuery

Python

Django

React

Git

Requirements gathering

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Science

2-3 years related experience

Tools

Git

Job description

Web Application Developer, Jewish Studies (Temporary, Part-Time)

Position Summary: Footprints: Jewish Books Through Time and Place seeks to contract with a software developer to advance its online digital humanities relational database and improve data integrity. The Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining a rich client web-based application to support research and student learning. The application includes GIS-based visualizations and extensive features to surface and interact with a large data set.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain a web-based application, utilizing industry-standard frameworks.
• Gather project requirements, write and test software, and generate technical documentation.
• Support GIS visualizations and data set interactions.
• Collaborate with project directors, technical director, and interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and 2-3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Full-stack development and unit testing experience.
• Strong knowledge of web standards including HTML5, CSS, AJAX/JavaScript/jQuery, and browser compatibility issues.
• Fluency in Python, Django, and React.
• Experience with code versioning tools such as Git.
• Experience gathering and responding to project requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently to produce polished, high-quality results.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience with digital humanities projects.
• Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks relevant to agentic AI architecture and implementation.
• Basic knowledge of Hebrew.

Job Details

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School: School of Arts and Sciences

Pay Range: $7.25 – $55.00 hourly rate. Salary offers are based on qualifications and experience.

Position Type: Temporary, Non-Exempt, Part-Time. Not eligible for employer-sponsored visa support.

Benefits

• Health and Life: Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Retirement: Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans on pre-tax or Roth basis, with investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.