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New Jersey Institute of Technology

Application Developer (Intelligent Resources Transportation Center)

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175


Title:Application Developer (Intelligent Resources Transportation Center)Department:Civil & Environmental Engineering

Reports To:Deputy Director - ITSRC, Civil & Environmental EngineeringPosition Type:StaffEssential Functions:- 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 (with expertise in frameworks including Spring and Spring Boot), Python (with proficiency in frameworks like pandas and geopandas), Javascript (with experience in frameworks Vue and React), Kotlin, Dart/Flutter, and other pertinent technologies. Aims to meet user requirements, troubleshoot issues, and improve system functionalities.- Customize and design reports using technologies including SAP CrystalReports and JasperReports for client agencies (MPOs and State Departments of Transportation), addressing federally mandated obligations.- Develop and deploy web-based charting applications by utilizing 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 - Nullsoft Installation System. Conduct thorough testing of the end product using VirtualBox to guarantee compatibility across various platforms.- Document procedures using git readme files and shared documentation, ensure 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 that take advantage of GIS technologies ArcGIS, MapBox and Google Maps to aid in the visualization of data in real-time systems as well as historical data analysis systems.- Design and Implement systems that interface with application databases MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle to ensure efficient and reliable data storage and retrieval- Manage and maintain web application servers Apache, Tomcat, IIS, NodeJS and Python Flask.- Integrate low latency video monitoring systems based on H264, H265 and mjpeg with Video Management Systems to support the ONVIF protocol suite.- Demonstrate proficiency in GIT version control systems GitHub and GitLab, encompassing tasks such as branching, merging, tagging, and rebasing.- Design and execute test procedures and scripts including JUnit and Jenkins for automated software testing programs. Implement software deployment scripts to automate and streamline the software delivery process.- Conduct user training via web conferences or on-site for the applications. Present the application in Transportation seminars and conferences.- Distribute the tasks among department Research Assistants and part-time students.

Prerequisite Qualifications:Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 3 years of experience in job offered or 3 years of experience in the Related Occupation.

Related Occupation:- Software Developer or any other job title performing the following job 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 that take advantage of GIS technologies including Google Maps and Geoserver to aid in the visualization of data in real-time systems as well as historical data analysis systems.- 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.Bargaining Unit:PSARange/Band:

FLSA:ExemptFull-Time