Groundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer.

TRC has consistently set the standard for clients needing more than just engineering services by blending scientific expertise with cutting-edge technology to create innovative, enduring solutions. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

Our team works with a diverse range of commercial, industrial and government clients and the communities they serve. We are dedicated to delivering creative solutions that meet local needs, helping our clients thrive in a rapidly changing world. Together, we tackle challenges and strive to make the Earth a better place to live, community by community and project by project.

Joining TRC means engaging in interesting, meaningful projects. We pride ourselves on our collaborative spirit, entrepreneurial zeal and agile corporate structure. We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications. At TRC, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. We offer a range of People Programs designed to support our employees' growth and well-being. Explore our programs here: TRC People Programs

At TRC, every voice is valued, every individual has the opportunity to make a difference, and together we shape a brighter, more sustainable future.

As an IT Developer Lead, you’ll collaborate with customers to design and build scalable, flexible, and resilient information system for our client. Your role involves addressing customer business challenges and accelerating the adoption of newer technologies and services. You’ll also provide advice on migrating existing workloads to our new cloud-based application. This role is critical in shaping our technology roadmap and ensuring our systems are modern, scalable and efficient.

Location: New Brunswick, NJ

Key Responsibilities (Duties):

• Lead the architectural design and implementation of new systems and technology upgrades.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement technical solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to architectural best practices.
• Provide technical leadership to ensure integrity, quality, and security of core platforms that include custom developed web application, web portals, back-end batch processes and MS Dynamics CRM solution.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership for software developers, focusing on technical architecture, design, development, and successful delivery.
• Lead development team through all phases of the product life cycle, including project estimates, technical specifications, requirements analysis, software design and development, testing (unit, functional, systems), integration, deployment, and maintenance.
• Responsible for team adherence to design, coding and documentation standards.
• Responsible for writing and maintaining code, in addition to supervising the daily operations of the development team.
• Actively conduct code reviews and facilitate peer code reviews to enhance quality.
• Ensure that software applications are properly tested and meet quality standards.
• Integrate websites and digital solutions with back-end and/or external systems and databases.
• Manages daily support, maintenance, and problem resolution across the client’s application portfolio; troubleshoot and debug software issues as needed.
• Mentor software developers and other team members to grow their technical skills.
• Work closely with product owner and cross-functional teams to align technological solutions with business goals.
• Research new technologies and create software architecture strategies to meet defined business objectives including but not limited to UI framework upgrade, cloud migration/deployment, etc..
• Evaluate and recommend new tools, frameworks, and technologies that can enhance TRC’s technical services and elevate customer service offerings.
• Drive the definition and implementation of development processes and best practices to streamline delivery of quality products and services utilizing an Agile methodology.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal team and external partners/clients.
• Balance business/client-driven requests against internal technology and critical platform initiatives amidst resource constraints.
• Manage IT budget for resources, products and services related to client contract.
• Manage analysis and negotiation for external services and/or third-party products, and the related contract approvals.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications are those an applicant must possess to be considered a candidate for the position.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in computer/technology-related field.
• Required to be in the TRC New Brunswick, NJ office twice a month.
• Minimum of 10 years of application development experience in an IT organization that developed and maintained systems that are mission critical for business execution.
• Experience leading system architecture, software design, development, and testing of software solutions in an agile environment.
• Experience providing oversight of multiple systems simultaneously.
• Demonstrates a cooperative spirit collaborating with other team members to foster an innovative, problem-solving environment.
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Java 1.8/Spring Boot/MVC (5+ years)
  • Hibernate (3+ years)
  • Tomcat or similar server (3+ years)
  • Web Development (JSP, JavaScript, JQuery, Angular JS, HTML5/CSS) (5+ years)
  • Object Oriented Design (5 years)
  • Oracle 19c, PL/SQL (3+ years)
  • Cloud knowledge (AWS and/or Azure) (3+years)
  • MS Dynamics CRM (or similar CRM experience)
  • Experience in data analysis, quality verification and cleansing.
• Proven attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate regularly and effectively with team members and supervisor.
• Promotes an image of a high-quality organization through expertise and responsiveness.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work in a rapid development environment and flexible hours.
• Experience executing within and promoting an Agile environment and using JIRA

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications are not required for an applicant to be considered a candidate for the position.

• Write Proof of Concept applications to demonstrate concept of operations.
• Previous supervisory or managerial experience preferred.
• Familiarity with the Energy Efficiency Domain a plus.
• Preferred Technical Experience:

• • MS SQL
  • Other Web development (Angular, .NET, React)
  • Other issue tracking/project management systems
  • Support development and operations in hybrid (cloud and on-prem) environments
• • Cloud migration experience

Our Mission

We understand our clients’ goals, and embrace them as our own, applying creativity, experience, integrity and dedication to deliver superior solutions to the world’s energy, environment and infrastructure challenges.

Our Vision

We will solve the challenges of making the Earth a better place to live — community by community.

TRC is ranked #16 on ENR's list of the Top 500 Design Firms in the United States.

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Benefits*: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

*These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

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TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The complete job description and application are available on TRC’s career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.