Application Developer; Resources Transportation Center

Overview

Provide technical support to end-users while contributing to the development, design, and deployment of desktop and web-based software solutions.

• Develop, design, and deploy desktop and web-based software solutions utilizing a range of programming languages, including Java (Spring, Spring Boot), Python (pandas, geopandas), JavaScript (Vue, React), Kotlin, Dart/Flutter, and other pertinent technologies. Aims to meet user requirements, troubleshoot issues, and improve system functionalities.
• Customize and design reports using SAP Crystal Reports and Jasper Reports for client agencies (MPOs and State Departments of Transportation), addressing federally mandated obligations.
• Develop and deploy web-based charting applications using Google Charts and Highcharts to visually represent trends and patterns within historical transportation data.
• Apply patches/upgrades to packaged software, ensure security compliance and system integrity using NSIS. Conduct thorough testing of the end product using Virtual Box to guarantee compatibility across various platforms.
• Document procedures using Git README files and shared documentation, ensuring a clear understanding of software functions, functional requirements, and intended purposes.
• Develop, test, and implement distributed big data management and analysis systems including Hadoop, Spark, and Cassandra.
• Develop and implement mapping systems using GIS technologies (ArcGIS, Mapbox, Google Maps) to aid in real-time visualization and historical data analysis.
• Design and implement systems that interface with application databases (MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle) to ensure efficient and reliable data storage and retrieval.
• Manage and maintain web application servers (Apache, Tomcat, IIS, Node.js, Python Flask).
• Integrate low-latency video monitoring systems based on H.264, H.265 and MJPEG with Video Management Systems to support the ONVIF protocol suite.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Git version control (Git Hub, Git Lab) including branching, merging, tagging, and rebasing.
• Design and execute test procedures and scripts (JUnit, Jenkins) for automated software testing; implement deployment scripts to automate software delivery.
• Conduct user training via web conferences or on-site for the applications; present the application in transportation seminars and conferences.
• Distribute tasks among department Research Assistants and part-time students.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 3 years of experience in the job offered or 3 years of experience as a Software Developer or any other job title performing the following duties:

• Providing technical support to end-users while contributing to the development, design, and deployment of desktop and web-based software solutions.
• Developing, designing, and deploying desktop and web-based software solutions utilizing Java and PHP.
• Applying patches/upgrades to packaged software, ensuring security compliance and system integrity.
• Creating PDF documentation to ensure a clear understanding of software functions, functional requirements, and intended purposes.
• Developing and implementing mapping systems using GIS technologies including Google Maps and Geoserver for real-time and historical data visualization.
• Designing and implementing systems that interface with application databases MySQL.
• Managing and maintaining Apache web servers.
• Conducting user training via web conferences or on-site for the applications; presenting the application to staff and stakeholders.