Job description

Cambridge Systematics, Inc. is shaping the future of transportation. We are industry leaders, transportation specialists dedicated to ensuring that transportation investments can deliver the best possible results. By providing innovative policy and planning solutions, objective analyses and technology applications, we help our clients anticipate and meet future transportation needs while improving the performance of existing infrastructure and operations. Above all, we are committed to our clients’ success in making transportation better for future generations.

Our Software business unit is a leading provider of transportation software solutions, combining outstanding domain knowledge with superb information technology and software engineering skills. We take pride in our suite of tools and applications, which impact millions of travelers and bring substantial operational benefits to our clients. Our offerings include off-the-shelf products and customized solutions for a wide variety of transportation applications, including real-time customer information systems, mobility and trip planning tools, permitting and safety systems and transportation planning and modeling tools.

Our team is committed to open source development platforms that benefit our clients and the broader transportation community. Our high-performance, responsive web applications are hosted in the cloud, or in some cases using client-managed IT infrastructure. Our systems integrate with an astonishing variety of tools and technologies, including geographic information systems, large-scale data warehouses, roadway detector networks and real-time GPS data feeds, electronic payment systems, email and fax services, and many more.

The Software Engineer is responsible for managing data that is crucial to our applications. This role has the opportunity to directly influence the quality of data and hence the evolution of the public’s access to transportation and transit related real time information systems. The position focuses on data analysis, process improvements, iterative and incremental development and agile practices. With the opportunity to work directly with customers, this role uses the latest in mobile and web technologies to help raise the bar for transportation solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Data Analysis and Validation 45%

• Demonstrates comprehension of underlying dataset
• Researches and understands any updates and their implications
• Executes analysis successfully in a self-guided manner
• Validates outputs against inputs and escalates inconsistencies appropriately
• Takes ownership of any outstanding issues and tracks their progress through to resolution
• Considers end-to-end process after each execution and recommends process improvements
• Executes process improvements upon approval

Software Engineering 45%

• Analyzes requirements to understand technical and business implications
• Designs software to meet today's needs, while providing for likely future needs
• Ruthlessly refactors code for maintainability and to support new features
• Implements designs using best practices and proven design patterns
• Integrates and deploys using automated tools and frameworks
• Tests throughout lifecycle, including unit, integration, story, and acceptance tests
• Provides clear, concise, lightweight documentation as required
• Produces and delivers exceptional quality work that is thorough, polished, and reflects well on CS
• Learns new tools and technologies as appropriate and at an appropriate pace
• Delivers tasks on-time, on-budget, and to the client and Tech Lead’s satisfaction
• Possesses the technical skill necessary to complete assignments effectively and efficiently
• Takes full ownership of all assignments, regardless of task at hand; takes a proactive approach to completing assignments
• Consistently and effectively manages time and workload
• Demonstrates good judgment in determining when to work independently and when to seek assistance

User Experience 5%

• Understands and designs to implementation technology limitations
• Communicates designs effectively via mock-ups, wireframes, sketches and other tools * Participates in UI implementation by developing CSS, HTML5, images and other collateral

Research and Development 5%

• Identifies opportunities to address client requirements through the development of innovative software solutions
• Develops a comprehensive, long term technical vision for software products and platforms * Effectively communicates the capabilities, limitations, and potential value of product platforms to other CS staff
• Actively seeks out and evaluates technologies (new and existing) for potential use on upcoming projects
• Develops functional prototypes to illustrate the potential for new software products, platforms, and technologies
• Advances the commercial viability of software products and platforms through technical innovation and advanced implementation

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Proficiency with scripting in languages such as Bash and Python
• 1+ years of Java experience

_Candidates should be aware that Cambridge Systematics currently maintains a policy requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Newly hired employees must be vaccinated prior to their employment start date and proof of vaccination is required. Cambridge Systematics is an equal opportunity employer and will provide a reasonable accommodation, for medical or religious exemptions, where it does not create an undue hardship to the Company under federal, state, and local law.

Cambridge Systematics is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a culture in which every voice is valued, where employees have a sense of belonging and connection with one another and to the organization, and they feel empowered to do their best work. We are committed to increasing diversity at all levels within the firm and we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to our open positions.

If you think you have what it takes but aren’t sure you meet all the requirements of this job, we invite you to connect with us. We value all perspectives and life experiences and want to hear about yours.

EOE AA M/F/VET/DISABILITY_

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Java: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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