Application Development

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Stratford Solutions Inc.

Application Development

New York, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Title: Application Development
    Location: New York, NY
    Contract Duration: 24 Months
    Work Arrangement: Hybrid – greater emphasis on onsite work
    Target Bill Rate: $70 to $80/hour
    Experience: 10+ Years

    Job Summary

    We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Applications Developer/Analyst with 10+ years of application development experience to support enterprise revenue and fare management applications.

    The successful candidate will work within a Revenue Fare Management Systems environment, supporting back-office web application development, maintaining and enhancing legacy revenue applications, and contributing to the development and modernization of a new fare payment system.

    The role will involve developing web applications and APIs using Python, Django, and FastAPI, along with AWS cloud services, containerization, Kubernetes, SQL/Oracle PL/SQL, and modern web technologies.

    The ideal candidate will be highly experienced in solving complex technical problems, designing scalable applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting applications throughout the development and deployment lifecycle.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain enterprise web applications and APIs.
    • Develop and implement custom application modules and APIs using Python.
    • Build and support real-time transaction systems for ticket validation and revenue-related applications.
    • Develop RESTful APIs and integrate applications with internal and external systems.
    • Build web application frontends for both internal business applications and external customer-facing applications.
    • Develop responsive, user-friendly, and visually appealing web interfaces.
    • Work with HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and AJAX to develop and enhance web applications.
    • Develop Python web applications using frameworks such as Django and FastAPI.
    • Design, configure, and support applications deployed in AWS cloud environments.
    • Configure and develop APIs using AWS API Gateway.
    • Implement and manage containerized applications using Docker.
    • Deploy and support applications using Kubernetes/Amazon EKS.
    • Work with AWS IAM / IAM Identity Center to support application access and security.
    • Implement and support server-based and serverless deployment strategies.
    • Develop and maintain scripting solutions using PowerShell and Bash across Windows and Linux environments.
    • Develop and optimize SQL and Oracle PL/SQL queries, procedures, and database components.
    • Support application modernization initiatives and integration of legacy systems with newer technologies.
    • Troubleshoot complex application, API, database, infrastructure, and deployment issues.
    • Participate in application release and deployment planning and execution.
    • Collaborate with development, infrastructure, cloud, QA, business, and other cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery.
    • Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, code reviews, and other Agile ceremonies.
    • Provide accurate level-of-effort estimates and technical recommendations for feature prioritization.
    • Prepare and maintain technical documentation, development standards, API documentation, and deployment procedures.
    • Participate in code reviews and provide recommendations regarding application architecture and design.
    • Perform cross-browser, cross-platform, and cross-device testing.
    • Ensure applications comply with applicable accessibility, usability, security, and technical standards.
    • Participate in user testing and evaluate applications against usability and user-experience standards.
    • Support continuous improvement of application development processes, tools, and methodologies.

    Required Qualifications

    • 10+ years of professional application development experience.
    • Strong experience developing web-based applications and APIs.
    • Advanced programming experience with Python.
    • Hands-on experience with Django and/or FastAPI.
    • Strong experience with AWS cloud development.
    • Experience with AWS API Gateway.
    • Hands-on experience with Docker/containerization.
    • Experience with Kubernetes and Amazon EKS.
    • Experience with AWS IAM / IAM Identity Center.
    • Strong understanding of server-based and serverless application deployment strategies.
    • Strong knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and AJAX.
    • Strong SQL development skills and experience with Oracle PL/SQL.
    • Experience with PowerShell and/or Bash scripting.
    • Experience developing and supporting enterprise applications across development, testing, and production environments.
    • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
    • Ability to analyze complex technical problems and recommend effective solutions.
    • Strong understanding of application architecture and design principles.
    • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
    • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional technical and business teams.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • AWS Cloud Developer certification or equivalent AWS experience.
    • Experience working with financial, payment, ticketing, transportation, revenue management, or other transaction-based applications.
    • Experience supporting real-time transaction processing systems.
    • Experience working with legacy application modernization initiatives.
    • Experience with enterprise API development and integration.
    • Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
    • Experience with application accessibility and usability standards.
    • Experience conducting user testing and usability evaluations.
    • Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments.