Business Unit:
Cubic Transportation Systems
Company Details:
When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people’s lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.
We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.
Job Details:
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced specialist in the German VDV-KA (Kernapplikation) standard to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and developing solutions based on the VDV-KA and upcoming standards, educating and mentoring other developers, and contributing to the conceptual design and software architecture of our projects. This role also involves hands-on development to support our teams.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain and enhance KA 1.x solutions, including KVP/DL/PV systems and SAM clusters.
- Develop new solutions and modules based on the upcoming standards.
- Ensure compliance with the VDV-KA and standards in all relevant projects.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure successful project deliveries.
- Educate and mentor other developers on standards.
- Conduct training sessions and create documentation for knowledge transfer.
- Utilize strong knowledge of Enterprise Java technologies to develop robust applications.
- Implement best practices in Java development and ensure high-quality code standards.
- Comply with Cubic’s values and policies, including code of conduct, quality, security, and safety policies.
Essential Job Requirements
- Deep knowledge of the VDV-KA standard and its applications in electronic ticketing and fare management systems.
- Familiarity with the standards or ability to acquire knowledge independently.
- Strong experience with Enterprise Java technologies, including Java EE.
- Proficiency in database management with PostgreSQL or Oracle.
- Proven track record in maintaining and developing solutions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Fluent in German and English languages.
Desirable Job Requirements
- Experience in public transport ticketing and automated fare collection.
- Familiarity with mobile ticketing crypto services and virtualized environments.
- Knowledge of system design tools like UML and Enterprise Architect.
- Experience with technologies such as Apache Karaf, Spring, or OSGi.
Personal qualities
- Self-motivated and proactive with minimal supervision.
- Ability to build client relationships and demonstrate sound judgment.
- Commercially aware, protecting business interests while delivering quality.
- Structured approach to analyzing business processes.
- Effective communication skills at all levels.
- Quick learner with ability to adapt to new skills.
- Willingness to travel as required.
Education
- A university degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
Worker Type: Employee