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COMPUTER SCIENTIST - RESEARCH COMPUTER SCIENTIST - Transportation Technology
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Who We Are:
The Transportation Technologies Department specializes in developing cutting-edge transportation technology software solutions for commercial and government clients. Our focus includes traffic focused data exchange systems, connected vehicle platforms, and other innovative software applications that drive the future of transportation. By leveraging expertise in automation, data integration, and intelligent systems, we create scalable and efficient software solutions tailored to meet the unique challenges of the transportation industry.
Objectives of this Role:
Serve in a software developer/technical role on teams developing software solution in technology areas such as Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Data Exchange Systems.
Participate in internally funded, research and development programs. Bring your ideas to life as proof of concept, and integrate it into production systems.
Design and code, often for complex solutions, products that directly affect the lives and actions of the traveling public.
Save lives, reduce emissions, and make the roadways safer.
We bring together talented people from all backgrounds to help us deliver innovative software solutions in the transportation industry.
Join a dedicated team of software developers focused on improving transportation.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
Undertake tasks working in coordination with the project manager, other team members, and management.
Perform advanced programming tasks for the maintenance and enhancement of one or more software systems.
Perform in all phases of the development lifecycle, including requirements definition, software/systems design, implementation, testing, integration, and system support.
Maintain a high level of code quality by writing unit tests, participating in code reviews, and debugging software modules.
Implement code using concepts of user interface design patterns, object oriented design, refactoring, test automation, continuous integration/deployment, networking, concurrency, modeling, and database design.
Requirements:
Requires a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, or related with directly related industry experience.
0-5 years: Experience working with C# and Python, and must have worked on SQL, Docker, Kafka, Kubernetes, AWS tools, or React.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, ability to work both individually and as a member of a team. Must be able to lead tasks and be able to mentor other developers.
Must have an emphasis on software development, systems engineering, experience with object-oriented programming, and technical/project leadership experience.
A valid/clear driver's license is required.
Special Requirements:
Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas
