Java Developer

TrafficCast

Madison, WI • On-site

$51.50 - $66.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

Company Description

TrafficCast International, Inc. (http://www.trafficcast.com) is a leading company in digital traffic information and service provision.

Based in Madison, WI, with satellite offices in Chicago, Atlanta, Newtown Square, PA, and Shanghai, China, TrafficCast provides innovative technology and sophisticated data modeling to provide real-time and predictive traffic information that enhances and enables high performing location based services and dynamic navigation services to Google/WAZE, GM OnStar, Sirius XM Satellite Radio, and TV stations. Now covering over 880,000 miles of roadway, Dynaflow provides real time and predictive road information derived from GPS tracking data, public sensors and reports of accidents, road works and weather. For the more granular data required by public agencies for planning and operations, TrafficCast developed BlueTOAD, an advanced wireless device that directly computes travel times and vehicle behaviors from the detection of Bluetooth signals emanating from passing vehicles.

Job Description

TrafficCast International, Inc., (http://www.trafficcast.com) a leading company in digital traffic information and service provision in Madison, WI, is seeking mid level Java developer(s) to enhance traffic modeling system that will support mobile applications. Applicant must have 4+ years of programming experiences in Java. Familiar with location based services (LBS) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Location-based_service) and MySQL database is required. Knowledge and hands on experience with Spring framework will be a plus.


Java software developer(s) will work with a small group of software developers in Madison, West Chester, PA, and Shanghai office to collaboratively work as part of a project team responsible for designing, building, testing and implementing real-time and predictive traffic modeling engine to support both online and mobile applications. This position requires strong knowledge of methodology, tools, standards and procedures, as well as oral and written communication skills. The ability to work independently and as part of a team to complete work assignment is also important. In addition to producing high quality code, the Java developer is expected to contribute in the following areas: application design, traffic model implementation, troubleshooting and problem solving


Qualifications

Desired Skills:


4+ year experiences in Java to develop and deploy server and client-server applications

Familiarity with Eclipse IDE

Firm understanding of Relational Database Theory and using MySQL, PostgreSQ, or other DBMS in client-server applications

Knowledge of the following: Spring, Maven, JSON, REST, and XML schema languages

Effective workplace and client-oriented communication skills

Strong English reading and verbal communications skills


Education and/or Experience:


BS in Computer Science, Engineering or related technical subject from an accredited college or university

3+ year of technical experience working in a team capacity, planning, designing, implementing, and supporting technical solutions.


Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience. Benefits for full-time employees include participation in the Company's retirement plan, bonus, medical, dental, lift, LTD/STD, paid vacations/sick day/holidays, and great advancement opportunities. 

TrafficCast International is an equal opportunity employer.




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