Via our friend Nick Grossman:
Hey Everyone–
I have a great job opportunity for the right civic hacker or transit developer. OpenPlans’ transportation software business is growing quickly, and we are looking to add at least two talented software engineers to our team. The job description is here:
http://openplans.org/jobs/current-openings/software-engineer-for-open…
For those who don’t know OpenPlans, we are a non-profit software & media company focused on livable cities, open government, and open source software. Our transportation software team is working with transportation agencies across the US to build the “open transportation stack”, beginning with multi-modal trip planners, real-time vehicle location systems, and more. You can read more at http://openplans.org/transportation.
Please pass it along!
Thanks,
Nick—
Nick Grossman
Director of Civic Works
OpenPlans | http://openplans.org | (917) 388-9040 | @nickgrossmanSoftware Engineer for Open Source Transit Projects
OpenPlans’ transportation software group is growing fast and we are looking for talented software engineers to help us build open source tools for smarter, more sustainable transportation.
Interests & Qualifications:
We build tools to help cities work better, and our transportation business is focused on helping people get around cities easily, and without needing their own car. We like bikes, trains, buses, cabs, shoes and sharing. If you like these things too, you will enjoy working with us to make them a bigger part of city life. Here’s what we’re looking for:Proven programming skills in Java, Python and/or Ruby.
Strong experience with tiered/layered architectures & MVC frameworks.
A working knowledge of JavaScript (jQuery) + CSS, plus web API standards such as JSON.
A self-starter: able to take priorities and develop features with the goal of getting them in front of users early.
Ability to manage and document requirements that change often, communicating requirements to internal teams as required.
Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent experience.
Experience with Struts, JSP, Hessian, Spring, Hibernate & Maven a plus.
Experience developing for enterprise systems (corporate or government) a plus.
Experience managing or contributing to open source projects a plus.
Experience managing high-volume web services in the cloud a plus.
NYC location preferred.About OpenPlans:
OpenPlans is a ‘dot-org,’ a non-profit tech startup focused on livable cities and open government. Since 1999, we have been building open source software to power the civic sector.Our transportation product lineup includes interactive system maps, multi-modal trip planners, real-time vehicle location systems, and data management tools. Our customers include the Metropolitan Transportation Agency (MTA), TriMet, Sound Transit, NYC’s Department of Transportation, Ride Connection and other leading agencies nationwide.
Find out more at http://openplans.org/transportation
We Offer:
OpenPlans invests in the best people and treats them right. We offer competitive salaries and great benefits (all the basics, plus five weeks of vacation). We occupy a gorgeous office in SoHo, and we have a bright future. You will be surrounded by friendly, smart, passionate people, and your work will contribute to the empowerment of civil society.To Apply:
Send your resume and cover letter to transportation.engin…@openplans.org. Include the exact job title in the subject line of your email. Let us know why you are interested in working at OpenPlans.