IT Developer (Paramus, NJ)

Location: Paramus, New Jersey

Country: United States

Category: Human Resources

Workplace Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract

Posted Date: February 27, 2026

Job ID: 644923

Job Description

Job Title: IT Developer 
Location: New Jersey 07652
Contract length: 5-month contract 
Pay: $65/hr - $68.97/hr

IT Developer Qualifications 
Education / Experience / Background
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
  • 5+ years of experience in utility operations and related applications
  • Strong background in enterprise asset management and/or mobile workforce management systems (knowledge of Meter Management / AMI metering is a plus)
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Passion for environmental sustainability and desire to make a positive impact
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Required:
  • Good understanding of utility operations and processes.
  • Hands-on experience supporting Mobile Workforce Management (MWM) and/or Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems in a production environment.
  • Strong SQL skills for troubleshooting, data validation, and reporting (Oracle and/or MS SQL Server preferred).
  • Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Experience working within IT service management and change control processes (ServiceNow/ITIL concepts).
  • Ability to support and troubleshoot installations and configurations on Windows PCs and iOS devices, including connectivity, certificate/VPN, and version compatibility issues.
  • Knowledge of IT security best practices.
  • Data analysis and reporting skills.
  • Understanding of compliance expectations in a regulated utility environment.
  • Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
  • Proficiency creating and maintaining support documentation.
  • Experience with agile methodologies
  • Commitment to continuous learning and improvement
Preferred/Plus:
  • Experience with IFS MWM and/or specific EAM platforms (e.g., HxGN, Kloudgin).
  • Metering/AMI or meter management exposure (e.g., Sensus, Itron, Neptune).
  • Experience supporting integrations and interfaces (APIs, data flows) and coordinating issue resolution across teams/vendors.
  • Exposure to scripting/automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
  • Project coordination/management experience.
Certification / Licenses / Training
  • Cloud Infrastructure Certification as a plus (AWS)
IT Developer Description 
  • Administer, monitor, and maintain MWM and EAM applications to ensure reliable performance.
  • Provide Tier 2/3 application support for end users (operations, field, dispatch, planners), including triage, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
  • Track incidents and requests in ServiceNow, coordinate resolution with internal teams and vendors, and document fixes/workarounds to prevent recurrence.
  • Execute controlled changes: deploy configuration updates, support application upgrades/patching.
  • Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with required utility/IT controls (access management, audit evidence, change control, and documentation).
  • Write and optimize SQL queries for data validation, troubleshooting, and operational reporting.
  • Support integrations and data flows (APIs/interfaces) between MWM/EAM and dependent systems.
  • Develop and maintain support documentation (runbooks, troubleshooting guides, configuration notes, etc).
  • Assist with installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of required applications on desktop and mobile devices; coordinate with IT as needed to resolve device or deployment issues. 
  • Conduct user training and provide ongoing support to ensure optimal use of applications.
  • Perform system health checks and proactively identify areas for improvement.
  • Assist in project planning and execution for new application implementations or major upgrades.
  • Participate in on-call rotation for critical system support.

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