Applications Developer

Langan provides expert Civil, Geotechnical, Traffic and Geo-Environmental engineering consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking an Applications Developer to join its collaborative team in Panama. This individual will serve a key function in providing requirements gathering, analysis and design, writing code, debugging, documentation, maintenance.  In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner cross-functionally and with experienced developers in a technologically progressive, continuous learning environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement programming solutions to solve complex problems and increase efficiency of business processes through automation;
• Analyze, design, implement and modify desktop software applications and web sites to support business requirements and code reuse;
• Build software components that interact with various engineering applications such as AutoCAD, Revit and ProjectWise;
• Collaborate with employees and management to identify application development solutions, new applications or modifications to existing programs, capability to reuse existing code or integration of purchased solutions;
• Define, design, build, support and test reusable components to create complex systems;
• Perform research to explore and learn new technologies as they apply to projects;
• Provide expertise to system users including troubleshooting issues, as well as identifying and correcting inefficiencies;
• Clearly define systems work scope and recommend the most efficient and cost effective application programming solution;
• Remain abreast of technological advances in the field and be able to identify areas of use in the Firm;
• Communicate with the project team throughout all stages of design; and
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years of experience/familiarity in the following areas of software development:
• C# .NET
• ASP.NET
• Visual Studio 2022
• Xamarin and/or MAUI (emphasis on Android)
• Android Studio / Android ADB
• JSON & XML
• Serialization techniques using JSON and/or XML
• MVC/MVVM design
• HTTP programming
• REST interface concepts and programming
• Asynchronous communications
• Multi-threaded programming
• Database programming with C# for SQL Server, SQLite
• User interface design & basic graphics
• Microsoft DevOps / TFS
• Revision control / bug tracking systems a plus (i.e., TFS, JIRA, GitHub, Bugzilla, et.al.)
• Testing and Trouble Shooting
• Bench testing
• Unit testing
• White box testing
• Black box testing
• Debugging techniques
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and describe software anomalies (i.e., software non-conformance to specification)
• Good Documentation skills:
• Create and maintain quality documents
• Software Design
• Test Procedures
• Software Requirements
• Understand relationship between requirements and test procedures
• Author test plans and test procedures
• Basic knowledge of “validated” development methodologies (i.e., Engineering, Healthcare, Aerospace)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio
• UML (Unified Modeling Language) diagramming
• Solid Verbal/Soft Skills
• Clearly convey ideas concepts as it pertains to software design, operation and performance
• Business and results oriented
• Conversant and patient team player

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid private medical insurance; group income protection; group life insurance; paid time off including maternity and parental leave; UK Workplace pension with company contribution; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well-being and success of our employees.