Web Application Developer

Role: Web Application Developer

Location: NYC Hybrid local candidate for NY AND NJ

Experience: 10+years

SUBJECT: Important Guidelines for Candidate Submissions


We appreciate your continued support in helping us identify qualified candidates. However, we've recently observed several recurring issues that are impacting our hiring process and consuming valuable time for both our interview panels and your candidates.


1. Lack of Authentic Experience
Many resumes we receive appear to follow the same template-"cookie cutter" in nature-and provide little to no differentiation between candidates. Often, these resumes focus on what candidates know rather than what they've done. This makes it increasingly difficult for us to determine who is genuinely qualified for the role.


In interviews, this pattern continues. Candidates are frequently unable to speak to their hands-on experience and instead recite coached or scripted responses. This not only fails to meet our expectations but also disqualifies them from advancing beyond the first round. Over-coaching does more harm than good-it prevents candidates from demonstrating their authentic experience and wastes everyone's time.


2. In-Person Interview Commitment (NY/NJ Area)
Please refrain from submitting candidates who do not currently reside in the NY/NJ area or are not genuinely willing to relocate. We've had several instances where candidates initially agreed to attend in-person second interviews but later declined once they were scheduled. This behavior significantly disrupts our process and eliminates opportunities for other qualified applicants.


3. Interview Timeline
If you do not hear from us within one week of the first interview, it means the candidate has not been selected to move forward.


We ask that you carefully review and vet each candidate before submitting. Ensure their resumes reflect real, hands-on experience and that they are prepared to speak confidently and clearly about their own work. Candidates should also be genuinely willing and able to participate in in-person interviews if required.


With this we URGENTLY request more resumes using the guidelines listed above.


Thank you for your attention to these matters. We hope this helps streamline the process and leads to better results for everyone involved.

JOB SUMMARY:


The qualified candidate will be working in the Revenue Fare Management Systems team performing back office web application development. Their work will support the Rail Road's legacy revenue applications and aid in ramping up development efforts for the New Fare Payment System project and the roadmap to merge and unify LIRR and MNR revenue applications.




REQUIREMENTS:


Accomplished at collaborating with cross-functional teams
Ability to develop high-quality code, expert at solving complex problems, and advise on design issues.
Understanding of the how develop successful online customer experiences
Experience building web-based applications and APIs
Solid understanding of AJAX, HTML, JavaScript and CSS
Skilled at Python Web Development and familiar with Django and FastAPI Frameworks

Experienced and/or Certified AWS Cloud Developer


Experienced developing and configuring AWS API Gateway


Experienced with Docker Containerization


Experienced with Kubernetes(EKS)


Experience with AWS IAM (Identity Center)


Knowledgeable of Server and Serverless Deployment strategies
Experience in windows and Linux OS Scripting languages (PowerShell, bash)
Solid understanding of SQL and Oracle PL/SQL


Familiarity/Experience with Financial or Revenue Applications






JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:


Develop and implement custom modules and APIs in Python


Develop and deployment of a real-time transaction system to support ticket validation


API Develop


Development Tooling & Documentation


Build Web Application Frontends for Internal Applications


Build Web Application Frontends for External Customer Applications
Participate in daily meetings and regular planning and review sessions. Interact with cross-functional teams to ensure complete delivery of web applications.
Provide documentation and participate in code reviews, planning sessions and routine status stand-ups.
Provide accurate level-of-effort time estimates and provide recommendations for feature prioritization
Assist in release/deployment planning and execution activities
Create visually appealing interfaces
Test cross-browser, cross-platform, and/or cross-device compatibility
Test for compliance to standards, such as accessibility, in the clients' region or domain
Conduct observational user testing and review designs against usability heuristics




QUALIFICATIONS:


A Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related field (or combined with related experience)
Understanding of HTML, JavaScript and CSS
Ability to communicate and work well with others
Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment, deadlines and new challenges
Knowledge of SEO coding best practices is a plus
Knowledge and/or advanced level Python, PHP, SQL / Oracle PL/SQL
Experience with object-oriented design and data modeling
Familiarity with user experience design principles and processes
Experience with third-party applications/tools and integration
Knowledge of web application security considerations
Proficient and experienced in AWS Cloud Development and Deployment
Experience with source/version control systems (GITHub)
Excellent verbal/written communication skills and strong time management and analytical/problem solving abilities.