Applications Web Developer Job at HNTB Corporation in Chicago

Applications Web Developer in Chicago, Illinois

What We're Looking For

This person will be working within HNTB’s Creative Engagement Solutions Team. Our team focuses on cultivating delivery through collaboration, creativity, and innovations to meet people where they are, garner insight and support, and build meaningful connections and trust. As part of the Digital Transformation Solutions group, our team supports the development and delivery of some of the most innovative and immersive web applications in the transportation industry. We are a diverse group of digital innovators comprised of geospatial and web application developers, planners, engineers, UI/UX and graphic designers, communications professionals, and equity and public engagement experts.

This person will be working alongside team members in designing, developing, configuring, testing, implementing, and maintaining web applications/systems related to public engagement, equity analysis, and community and urban mobility. The right candidate will be able to work on and prioritize multiple projects at one time, as well as have skills in multiple technical environments.

Responsibilities:

1. Assisting team members in identifying and organizing project needs and expectations.
2. Utilizing a comprehensive knowledge of development languages and systems to work on complex projects involving software, database, and system architecture design.
3. Developing modern web applications using advanced programming tools and languages, based on the project requirements document. Thoroughly tests and documents all work produced.
4. Providing user support and utilizing strong troubleshooting skills to solve complex technical problems with legacy applications or systems.
5. Developing user interfaces for web applications based on an understanding of data use and client needs.
6. Learning new skills, tools, and platforms to deliver unique digital solutions.
7. Listening to the needs and requests of the team, clients, and project groups to enhance or build new applications to address those needs.

What You'll Do:

1. Designs and develops software applications.
2. Performs coding, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting throughout the application development process.
3. Works closely with other engineers and stakeholders to ensure that the software meets business requirements.
4. Participates in code reviews and provides feedback to other developers.
5. Writes technical documentation for software applications.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and 3 years of relevant experience, or
2. Master’s degree in computer science or related field and 2 years of relevant experience, or
3. In lieu of education, 7 years of relevant experience.

What You'll Bring:

1. Technical Excellence – an understanding of and desire to support and develop existing and future digital solutions.
2. Positivity – approach a challenge and task with a can-do and enthusiastic attitude, seeking innovative and creative ways to complete tasks and deliver what the client needs.
3. Collaborative – work with developers and digital innovation team members across multiple sections and departments to develop solutions for project teams and clients.
4. Proactive – engages with others to solve problems and understands the importance of looking forward and planning ahead to deliver quality solutions.

What We Prefer:

1. Experience developing solutions using C# and .NET Core.
2. Experience using Angular and Vue.js.
3. Experience creating responsive designs targeting a wide range of devices and formats.
4. Knowledge of best practices in web design and development.
5. Experience deploying cloud-based web applications with AWS and/or Azure.
6. Experience with agile development and systems engineering life cycles.
7. Excellent problem-solving skills.
8. Consultant, contracting or similar collaborative work environment experience is a must.
9. Knowledge of solutions related to accessibility and ADA compliance is a plus.

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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