PG191082EP

No

Web Application Developer

$60,000 - $70,000

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, flexible

Raleigh, NC

Institute For Trans Research

The Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE) is an institutional research center administered by North Carolina State University. Located within the University’s visionary Centennial Campus, ITRE conducts surface, water, and air transportation research, while providing professional training and educational opportunities. The Institute serves all 16 statewide campuses in the University of North Carolina (UNC) system and partners with transportation professionals around the globe.

The University of North Carolina, Office of the President, designated ITRE in a Memorandum of Understanding to work in partnership with the Technical University of Lisbon in the area of Transportation and Environment. ITRE became a member of the North Carolina Transportation Consortium in 2002, and was the lead institute for the Southeastern Transportation Center (a USDOT University Transportation Center) from 1989-1995.

The Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE) is a university-based institute committed to leadership in the study of surface and air transportation issues through fostering analytical thinking, integrating technology in education and research, serving as a catalyst for problem solving, and cultivating professionals and students dedicated to excellence in transportation.

This position is responsible for designing, coding, and modifying web applications from layout to function according to user specifications. Candidate should have a strong understanding of UI/UX design, cross-browser compatibility, and general web functions and standards.

The duties of this position will include:

• Determine user needs by collecting and analyzing technical requirements
• Meet with teams to prioritize needs, develop content criteria, choose solutions, and resolve conflicts
• Design, build, modify, and maintain web and software applications
• Evaluate code to ensure that it meets industry standards, is valid, is properly structured, documented, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems
• Use scripting or authoring languages, management tools, content creation tools, applications, and digital media
• Develop user’s manuals and guides
• Maintain an understanding of the latest web applications and programming practices through education, study, and participation in conferences, workshops, and groups
• Plan and work on shared projects within the group and coordinates with others to achieve and meet set deadlines, project goals, and achieve deliverables

Other work, duties, and/or responsibilities as assigned or required, pending project work.

Master’s degree in mathematics, computer science, or a related field; or Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, computer science, or a related field plus a minimum of three years’ relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, SQL/MySQL
• Solid understanding of web usability principles including UI/UX best practices.
• Documented web application development experience.
• Ability to work in a team, analyze and synthesize user needs, build consensus, and implement solutions through the development process.
• Ability to collect user requirements, translate requirements to mockups, develop working prototypes, test user acceptance criteria, and deliver final products to meet client needs.
• Ability to troubleshoot/debug, test, and fix errors in application code.
• Ability and inclination to learn, explore, and self-teach new technologies.
• Ability to estimate levels of effort for project deliverables.
• Ability to direct and evaluate the work of student research assistants.
• Ability to solve complex problems and exercise independent judgement.
• Excellent organizational, problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and handle changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Interest in and/or experience with Linux/Unix operating systems.
• Experience with Java, C/ C++ or other programming languages.
• Working knowledge of REST-ful APIs, and web services.
• Demonstrated experience with of XML, XSLT, XHTML/HTML, CSS, iFrames, and JavaScript (jQuery), React, Node, and Angular frameworks.
• Familiarity with web application technology stack environments including MS SQL Server, IIS, and cloud-based server platforms (e.g.Azure).

N/A

No

No

07/19/2021

Open Until Filled

00108641

EHRA Non-Faculty

1.0

12 Month Recurring

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

No

062001 - Institute For Trans Research &

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