Jenoptik is an international photonics group with representatives in over 80 countries. Optical technologies are the foundation of our business. We employ around 4,000 people worldwide.

Join our team and help to shape our future with lasting effect.

Front-End Software Engineer

Job ID:  3664
Location: 

Mississauga, ON, CA

Date:  Aug 29, 2024

SUMMARY:

Jenoptik Smart Mobility Solutions is seeking a frontend software engineer who will work in a globally distributed team tasked with further developing frontend applications for civil security and smart city applications. Work will include integrating customer features in our back office solution, and be involved with test & integration activities. The successful candidate must have experience working with customers to develop successful solutions that meet their needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

  • Development of systems based on Angular, C#, and .NET.
  • Preparation and maintenance of documentation.
  • Design and develop products, web applications, and back-office solutions for traffic enforcement and civil security in a cross-discipline environment.
  • Undertake ancillary tasks associated with the development, deployment, and marketing of products and systems. These tasks may include, but are not limited to:
    • Development and maintenance of internal business systems.
    • Demonstrate, provide technical support, and commissioning of programs and systems at client and business partner sites.
  • Maintain rapport with customers by examining complaints and identifying solutions.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 6+ years of experience as an engineer working on frontend, with strong skills using the Angular and NodeJS frameworks
  • 4+ years of experience in software development with intermediate to advanced knowledge of at least one object-oriented programming language, C# preferred
  • Knowledge in best practices & techniques for achieving high performance of frontend systems with high volume of data processing.
  • Attention to detail and an eye for high-quality UX
  • Address system issues as they relate to performance, scalability and reliability
  • Write and maintain unit and functional tests for every feature
  • Knowledge of .NET and SQL / SQL Server

REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED):

  • Experience working within a collaborative, globally distributed engineering environment
  • Experience communicating with users, other technical teams, and management to collect requirements, describe software product features, and technical designs
  • Must have the ability to absorb extensive technical detail and logically formulate solutions for execution on an inflexible schedule, often requiring integration of conflicting and, at times, incomplete data
  • Must possess “soft skills”: personal effectiveness, creative problem-solving, strategic thinking, and team-building skills
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel between the locations in Jupiter, FL, Camberley, UK and Monheim am Rhein, Germany
  • Experience in fields relating to radar, photo enforcement and/or traffic systems is a plus
  • Experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use of hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and keyboarding; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.

Comfortable working at heights and with ladders.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

About Jenoptik

At Jenoptik, people with the specific JENIUS character are changing the world with the power of light. That demands a spirit of exploration and dedication. If you’re one of us, come meet the challenges facing the world. At Jenoptik, we’re creating a better future for all of us.

The Jenoptik Smart Mobility Solutions division offers photonics-based, innovative and sustainable solutions, including technologies and services for traffic safety, public safety and toll control.

For this purpose, Jenoptik develops, manufactures and distributes components, systems and services which contribute towards greater road traffic safety throughout the world. The product portfolio comprises comprehensive systems relating to all aspects of road traffic, such as speed measurement and red light monitoring systems, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) products and systems for the detection of traffic violations.

Thanks to the digital combination of several sensor technologies with software and data management, Jenoptik is also a new systems supplier for truck toll monitoring on federal highways in Germany.

Work with us to ensure that our components, systems and services contribute to making roads and communities safer.

Have we made you interested in this position?

If so, we look forward to receiving your online application.

Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.