Overview At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact StreetLight Data, a mobility analytics solution provider, was acquired by Jacobs in February 2022 – marking the company’s second strategic acquisition and building on its strong foundation of existing technology and data capabilities. StreetLight pioneered the use of Big Data to help transportation professionals and data analysts measure, analyze, and improve transportation. Applying proprietary machine‑learning algorithms to location data from mobile phones, vehicle navigation devices, and IoT, StreetLight sheds light on travel patterns and makes them available on‑demand via the world’s first SaaS platform for mobility, StreetLight InSight®. StreetLight powers more than 10,000 projects every month. The company continues to operate as an independent software organization. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain customer‑facing features, including both frontend and backend components, in the StreetLight SaaS web applications (InSight and Construction) and their analytics data pipeline. Interface among our San Francisco, Vancouver, Bangalore, Krakow, and Eastern European teams, and mentor more junior engineers. Deliver product releases and fixes to production as needed. Write automated unit tests and participate in peer design and code reviews. Collaborate daily with the other developers and QA engineers on the team, as well as with Product Management. Productize analytics models from the Data Science and Data Engineering team. Tune StreetLight InSight Planning and Streetlight Insight Operations for performance, scalability, and reliable operation to serve our growing customer base. Assist Support and Operations in resolving production issues when needed, and improve the product to avoid them in the future. Here’s what you’ll need BS / MS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or an Engineering discipline, preferably from a top university. 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer at a software product company, preferably in an enterprise market. 3+ years of experience developing web‑based SaaS applications. Competence and experience in both frontend and backend web development. Strong problem‑solving and solution‑design skills. Proficiency in Python (Java, C++ or Ruby experience can substitute for Python in a candidate who is open to learning new technologies). Proficiency in SQL and working with relational databases. Experience working in cloud‑deployed platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud. Product and customer orientation. Good communication skills – both written and verbal. Quick learner, and a strong team player. Posted Salary Range The base salary range for this position is $120,000.00 to $150,000.00. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across British Columbia, Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Applications Engineer – Back End
JACOBS
burnaby, burnaby
Published 19 days ago
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