Full Stack Web Developer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative research institute is seeking a skilled senior web and mobile application developer to tackle complex challenges in connected and automated vehicle systems. This role involves designing and enhancing software to support cutting-edge transportation research, where you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the safety of emerging technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in various programming languages and a passion for UI/UX design. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming transportation safety and making a positive impact on the world.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science or significant experience.
• Experience with web/mobile application development platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance software for transportation research projects.
• Collaborate with research teams to define project goals and specifications.

Skills

Kotlin

TypeScript

Dart

C#

Python

SQL

UI/UX Design

OOP Concepts

Education

Advanced degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Lesser degree with substantial experience

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Flutter

React

Angular

Job description

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There are jobs. Then there are careers that foster you to be a force for good in the world. The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) is a world-leading safety research center working with car companies, suppliers, and government agencies to bring about the safe development and deployment of automated vehicles on our roadways. Transportation is under transformation, so every day we are approaching problems differently to make a difference in the world ().

VTTI seeks a qualified, ambitious senior web and mobile application developer who is interested in answering complex questions surrounding connected and automated vehicle systems. The candidate should be an experienced software developer / engineer capable of working independently and with multidisciplinary teams to improve transportation safety through cutting-edge research and development of emerging technologies in smart cities, connected vehicles, automated vehicles, and transportation safety applications.

You will work to design, develop, and enhance complex software to support transportation research projects. This entails undertaking the design, coding, unit testing, and integration testing activities to ensure that each assignment is completed on time and meets the expectations of the user. You will iteratively act in concert with the research teams and sponsors to define project goals and technical specifications; to create/refine project plans and milestones; and to integrate these goals, specifications, and timeline to achieve the overall objective. You will use unit tests and CI tools to maintain rigorous coding standards.

Candidates are expected to take responsibility for their projects and perform their assignments with minimal supervision. They will receive technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment. The position may supervise/mentor/train and coordinate the work of technicians, graduate research assistants and others who assist in specific assignments.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science/Engineering or comparable with exception for a lesser degree with substantial experience.
• Experience with one or more web and/or mobile application development platforms.
• Must have a strong work ethic and be able to work independently with little supervision.
• Demonstrated experience and interest in achieving good UI/UX design.
• Experience writing software in Kotlin, TypeScript, Dart, C#, and/or Python
• Experience with SQL
• Strong understanding of OOP concepts

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Android and/or iOS
• Experience with the Flutter cross platform SDK.
• Experience with React, Angular, Typescript or other front-end web technologies.
• Experience with REST APIs, client/server architectures, and server-side technologies.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD.
• A strong understanding of functional programming concepts
• Experience with reactive streams and functional reactive programming

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Starting rate of $76,000; commensurate with experience

Review Date

5/24/2024

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.