Job description
Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Research Application Developer
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Research (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)
Department
Engn- Ctr Adv Infrastructure
Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.
For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Application Developer for the Center of Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation. The Application Developer will be responsible for the entire development life cycle of web-based applications including system design, coding, testing, and documentation. This position is expected to work on projects with complex applications including significant development/implementation of new technology, design, analysis, web development, and data management. The projects involved are related to RBDH O&M dashboard funded by New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and CITADEL – A Hazard Mitigation Planning and Disaster Preparedness Collaboratory in New Jersey funded by FEMA/New Jersey Office of Emergency Management. Both projects aim to significantly reduce the risk of flooding to New Jersey communities through advanced geospatial mapping, flood modeling, and risk communication.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Creates web-based platforms to integrate large geospatial data sets with flood models, to create multi-mode visualizations in mission critical scenarios.
- Able to propose solutions to new and complex problems, manage team members and give advice on the latest web technology to members and groups within the center.
- Staying informed on the latest advances in web technology, computer visualization algorithms, and hardware.
- Integrate and adapt the systems according to the advances.
- Give demonstrations and presentations to different stakeholders.
- Teach, train and guide colleagues and end-users.
Position Status
Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA
Exempt
Grade
08
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
107606.000
Annual Mid Range Salary
136119.000
Annual Maximum Salary
164632.000
Standard Hours
37.50
Union Description
Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- A minimum of two years of IT experience with web development and mobile development for 3D visualization of big geospatial data sets such as point cloud and flood simulation outputs.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Sound knowledge of programming methods and procedures, documentation procedures, program flow charts and operator instructions.
- Knowledge of one or more appropriate computer languages with an emphasis on Javascript, WebGL, Python and Swift.
- Have knowledge regarding dashboard development and big data visualization and have prior experience in developing IT solutions for smart city applications.
- Must be experienced with Amazon Web Services with an emphasis on EC2 and S3 for production.
- Experience in managing coding projects using Git software for teamwork.
- Experience with implementing deep learning models into web services.
- Experience with IP cameras and social media harvesting for the development of data collection systems to be used on the project.
- The projects require close coordination and communication with the rail industry, the candidate should have good track records on working on rail-related IT solutions before.
- Must be able to think broadly and conceptually and formulate creative, sophisticated solutions to complex problems, prioritize workload, and work independently with general supervision.
- Must be detail-oriented, follow up, and keep task originators informed on task progress throughout the process until completion.
- Must continuously notify the director of progress and workload to ensure that deliverables are on schedule.
- Presentation skills.
- Ability to research, compile data and generate reports and deliverables regularly.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with large point cloud data and image data sets.
- Experience with machine learning libraries (such as NumPy), and server-side programming languages (such as Node.js, C++, Rust, and Java).
- Experience with Docker and CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery) is not required but preferred for production purposes.
Equipment Utilized
- Apple Mac Pro M2 Laptop.
- Custom-assembled lab server with Nvidia GPU. Ubuntu Server 20.04.
- Custom-assembled lab data server with 100TB storage. Ubuntu Server 20.04.
- Amazon Web Services EC2 Instances. Ubuntu Server 20.04.
- Amazon Web Services S3.
- Microsoft Visual Studio Code.
- MongoDB Compass.
- Xcode.
- Android Studio.
- Gitlab.
- Apache Kafka.
- MongoDB.
- MS SQL Server.
- Amazon Web Services S3.
- Firebase.
- AWS based Flood Early Warning systems (potential 100 users).
- AWS based Flood Risk Visualization Portal (potential 200 users).
- Flood Risk Mobile App (potential 200 users).
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Travel within the U.S. to sponsors, stakeholders, and client sites will be necessary to attend meetings.
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
23ST0818
Posting Open Date
03/20/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus
Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City
Piscataway
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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