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Junior DevOps Engineer (Contractor)

New Jersey Turnpike Authority
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Job Title: Junior DevOps Engineer

Position Type: Contractor 

Salary range: $65000-$85000 based on experience

Location: Woodbridge, NJ

Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Remote work eligible: After three months, and an acceptable performance review, work from home for 1 day a week may be considered depending on the project.

Benefits: Health insurance and PTO offered by contracting agency

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Provide support for Commercial off-the-shelf software systems(e.g. ERP, CRM, and etc. )and custom built systems, ensuring high availability and seamless integration between platforms.
  • Design and develop web-based business applications and internal tools using React(Nextjs). 
  • Database management: Understanding and utilizing databases like SQL and NoSQL for data storage and retrieval.
  • Working with senior developers, designers, and other team members to define requirements, implement solutions, and improve processes.
  • Code quality and testing: Writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code, and participating in testing and debugging.
  • Problem-solving: Identifying and resolving technical issues and contributing to troubleshooting efforts.

Essential Qualifications and Skills: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field. 
  • Strong programming fundamentals with proficiency in at least one modern languages(e.g. Java,  JavaScript/typescript, Python, C/C++). 
  • Experience with database systems such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MySQL. Familiar with ORM tools.
  • Understanding and experience with version control systems like Git.
  • A highly logical mindset with the ability to deconstruct business requirements into technical workflows. You welcome the challenge of problem solving and troubleshooting.
  • You are a proactive learner who stays updated on emerging technologies and eager to master proprietary platforms. 
  • Strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and analytical skills are essential for collaborating with others and succeeding in a fast-paced environment. 

Prospective public employees should be aware that the New Jersey First Act requires employees of all public authorities to reside in the State of New Jersey unless otherwise exempted under the law.