Universities of Wisconsin · 3 hours ago
Software Engineer\Developer - Transportation Data Systems
Madison, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe University of Wisconsin-Madison is a prominent educational institution seeking a Software Engineer/Developer to support their TOPS Lab in improving transportation safety and mobility. The role involves full-stack development and maintenance of transportation data systems and applications to support various research and operational initiatives.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Reviews application design specifications, codes new applications, and makes enhancements to existing applications
Maintains and troubleshoots applications, systems, or websites
Develops or modifies technical specifications using disciplined software development practices
Tests and debugs programs, and prepares systems test data
Implements data structure and systems performance strategies
Prepares program documentation and training requirements
Assisting with design, development, and troubleshooting of large-scale computer applications supporting mission-critical research and operational requirements
Working with TOPS Lab staff, students, and faculty to assist in planning and requirements for systems development projects
Developing documentation for new systems or enhancements including architecture and design documents, and user manuals
Qualification
Required
Candidate must have at least 2 years of professional experience developing or supporting software applications that involve backend services, web interfaces, or spatial (GIS) data in a production environment
Proficiency using a modern programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#) for building scalable APIs (Application Programming Interfaces)
Proficiency in front-end development (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) for building GIS/mapping interfaces
Proficiency in object-oriented design and programming
Experience working across the software development lifecycle including requirements, architecture, design, development, testing, documentation, and maintenance
Required: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Related Field
Preferred
Experience using front-end mapping libraries such as Leaflet, OpenLayers, or Google Maps API
Experience with ArcGIS products (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Server) for spatial data management and visualization
Experience with backend frameworks such as Spring or Hibernate, especially in the context of RESTful API development
Experience with GIS/spatial databases (e.g., Oracle database, PostGIS)
Experience with Git, SVN or similar version control
Experience writing JUnit test cases for robust application code
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated success working in a team environment
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Company
Universities of Wisconsin
13 universities. 1 mission. To make Wisconsin...Future Ready. For All.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7MKey Investors
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
2019-01-01Grant· $7M
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