Interactive Developer, Web-based Applets
We are NYC based, but remote friendly unless specified. (US & Canada based candidates only)
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**At this time, we can only accept applicants that are over the age of 18 and are currently located in one of the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, and WI.**
Codecademy is looking for an Interactive Developer to create interactive web-based applets for our courses. The Interactive Developer provides the Codecademy Curriculum team with specialized interactive graphics to aid learner's understanding of course content. This is a paid, remote, contract position, with a typical commitment of 5-10 hours per week.
What You'll Do
- Work with Curriculum Developers to create interactive web-based applets for our learners that fit pedagogical needs
- Solidify the workflow process for creating applets, and develop templates that speed up the creation of interactive applets
What You'll Need
- 3+ years of experience as an interactive developer and programmer
- Extensive knowledge of and real-world experience with HTML/CSS/JavaScript and graphic libraries such as d3.js and p5.js
- A portfolio of web applications you have developed
What Will Make You Stand Out
- Experience in both web development and education
- Mastery of multiple visualization libraries
- A teaching background and understanding of educational pedagogy
This is a part-time, remote position. You can expect anywhere from ~10-30 hours of work per week, with the freedom to work wherever and at whatever times you want. You will be compensated (paid) bi-weekly.
**At this time, we can only accept applicants that are over the age of 18 and are currently located in one of the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, and WI.**
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