Application Developer

WSP • Buffalo, NY

19d • $85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

WSP’s Visualization and Data Intelligence (VDI) national practice provides expert support for professional services consulting initiatives. As a team characterized by energy, creativity, and results-orientation, VDI specializes in visual design and technological innovation on projects that contribute to community development nationwide. The group's collaborative and innovation-centered culture enables engagement with a diverse array of complex projects and emerging technologies. WSP is seeking an Application Developer to join the VDI Web Team in Buffalo, NY; consideration will also be given to candidates based at other WSP office locations. The successful candidate will support a variety of consulting projects of differing complexity and duration, collaborating closely with colleagues and clients within a dynamic and adaptable work environment. The team's approach integrates aspects of both agile (scrum) and traditional (waterfall) development methodologies, tailored to meet client requirements and project objectives. As an integral member of the team, you will contribute to various web development projects while enhancing your technical expertise, collaborative capabilities, and professional competencies. The ideal candidate excels in a dynamic consulting environment and is driven by innovation, effective teamwork, and ongoing professional development. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS, or related field.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• 3-5 years custom development experience with ASP.NET/C# with a strong focus on UI/UX experience.
• Experience in front-end frameworks (React preferred, or Vue, Angular, Blazor), HTML5, JavaScript (ES6+), CSS3, and JSON.
• Working knowledge in front-end architecture, performance optimization, and cross-browser testing.
• Working knowledge in one or more database technologies (Transact-SQL with SQL Server, MySQL, etc.).
• Working knowledge with geospatial tools (Mapbox, Google Maps, or ArcGIS).
• Working knowledge in Microsoft platforms, frameworks, and tools.
• Working knowledge in DevOps / Git environment for version control.
• Working knowledge of AWS and Azure Cloud Environments.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in consulting or fast-paced, multi-project environments.
• Experience with CMS platforms (Umbraco, Kentico, SiteCore, WordPress, etc.).
• Experience in accessibility standards (Section 508, WCAG 2.0), front-end build tools (Webpack, Tailwind, Vite), and SEO best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of scalable .NET web applications.
• Collaboratively work on front-end development with a focus on accessibility and responsiveness.
• Implement UI/UX design execution in web applications.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices.

Benefits

• WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees