Software Developer (Temporary)

Monmouth University • West Long Branch, NJ

10h • $30 • Hybrid

About The Position

Monmouth University is seeking applications for a part-time, temporary Software Developer in the Urban Coast Institute. This is a temporary, grant-funded project, is in conjunction with the Urban Coast Institute at Monmouth University, to modernize and add advanced features to the MARCO Ocean Maps Android app. The successful candidate duties will entail completing new enhancements to the app and to publish in Google Play app store, train new students in the code base, test and maintain the app. This is a hybrid position, anticipated to be 50% working on campus and 50% working remotely. Application Material Required: Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted via the university’s career portal. In addition to the application, candidates should upload the following: Resume or Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents: Cover Letter Professional References Responsibilities and Duties: Enhance MARCO app (Android version) to Material 3 and Jetpack Compose, use the latest ArcGIS Esri maps DSK, get the app ready for testing by MARCO staff and partners, and publish in Google Play Store. Train new students to maintain tech, publish in Google Play Store. Make the following enhancements and others TBD: Update the current app to use latest MARCO API services. Migrate from ArcGIS Android Kotlin Activity SDK to Jetpack Compose SDK. Redesign and implement app in Kotlin Jetpack Compose. Changes map legends and layer presentation. Ability to cache maps locally to continue viewing when out of cell range. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline. Experience in designing and developing Android app using Kotlin, Material UI, Jetpack Compose, Android frameworks, current ArcGIS Mapping software SDK, and REST API services. Experience in publishing Android apps in Google Play store and understand the build settings for various Android devices and Operating System versions. Must have developed production quality Android app using Kotlin and Jetpack with integration with ArcGIS SDK mapping services and published in App Store. Preferred Qualifications: none Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Barbara Santos at [email protected] or 732-263-5629 Note to Applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as “Open until filled” may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position. Working at Monmouth University perks: Earned sick leave: Monmouth University provides its part-time staff employees, including on-call staff and temporary employees, with earned sick leave according to the New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act . Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fitness Center - Employees are entitled to use the Fitness Center while employed in their PT or on-call capacity Recreational & Cultural Activities - Athletic and cultural events throughout the academic year are open to employees. Many of these events are open to employees free of charge or at reduced costs University Bookstore discount - Employees receive a ten percent (10%) discount on most items purchased in the University Bookstore. To view a full list of benefits, visit our benefits page at: Employee Benefits Information | Human Resources | Monmouth University Department: Urban Coast Institute Work Schedule: Varied Total Weeks Per Year for Phase 1 (January, 2026 through April, 2026): 20 weeks Hours Per Week: Up to 35 hours Expected Salary: $30 per hour Union: N/A Job Posting Close Date Open until filled

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Experience in designing and developing Android app using Kotlin, Material UI, Jetpack Compose, Android frameworks, current ArcGIS Mapping software SDK, and REST API services.
• Experience in publishing Android apps in Google Play store and understand the build settings for various Android devices and Operating System versions.
• Must have developed production quality Android app using Kotlin and Jetpack with integration with ArcGIS SDK mapping services and published in App Store.

Responsibilities

• Enhance MARCO app (Android version) to Material 3 and Jetpack Compose, use the latest ArcGIS Esri maps DSK, get the app ready for testing by MARCO staff and partners, and publish in Google Play Store.
• Train new students to maintain tech, publish in Google Play Store.
• Update the current app to use latest MARCO API services.
• Migrate from ArcGIS Android Kotlin Activity SDK to Jetpack Compose SDK.
• Redesign and implement app in Kotlin Jetpack Compose.
• Changes map legends and layer presentation.
• Ability to cache maps locally to continue viewing when out of cell range.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Earned sick leave: Monmouth University provides its part-time staff employees, including on-call staff and temporary employees, with earned sick leave according to the New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Act
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center - Employees are entitled to use the Fitness Center while employed in their PT or on-call capacity
• Recreational & Cultural Activities - Athletic and cultural events throughout the academic year are open to employees. Many of these events are open to employees free of charge or at reduced costs
• University Bookstore discount - Employees receive a ten percent (10%) discount on most items purchased in the University Bookstore.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees