Application Development & Support Manager

Application Developer (Compass AI)

Job Description

1 Job Summary

Vertiv is seeking an Application Developer to support the development and maintenance of the Compass AI route and schedule optimization platform within the Digital organization. This individual contributor role is responsible for executing development tasks across the Angular frontend and Python/AWS Lambda backend, assisting with integration troubleshooting, and contributing to feature delivery under the guidance of the Tech Lead. The Application Developer will contribute to keeping the Compass AI platform stable and continuously improving by performing hands-on development work, resolving defects, and supporting platform operations. This role supports Vertiv’s Operational Excellence and Customer Focus strategic priorities by helping ensure the Compass AI platform delivers reliable optimization and scheduling capabilities for Vertiv’s global field service operations.

As a member of the Digital organization’s Compass AI team, this role contributes to platform development including Angular SPA components, TypeScript application logic, AWS Lambda serverless functions, and PostgreSQL database interactions. The Application Developer will assist with integration testing, participate in code reviews, and support deployment activities. This role will require work with NVIDIA cuOpt and Snowflake-to-PostgreSQL ETL pipelines. This position is based at Vertiv’s India office.

2 Key Responsibilities

1. Angular Frontend Development & Customization: Develop and customize frontend Angular  components using TypeScript and Syncfusion EJ2 widgets (Scheduler, Grids, Charts); implement feature enhancements and bug fixes to meet business requirements under the direction of the Tech Lead.
2. Frontend & Web Development: Build responsive, accessible web components using TypeScript, HTML, and CSS with Bootstrap 5 and Tailwind CSS; integrate Leaflet maps and routing visualizations; ensure cross-browser compatibility and adherence to Vertiv’s design standards.
3. Backend & Integration Support: Assist with troubleshooting Python/AWS Lambda functions, PostgreSQL queries, and API Gateway (REST + WebSocket) connections; support data mapping activities and help maintain integration flows between Snowflake, AWS Glue ETL pipelines, and the PostgreSQL operational datastore.
4. Data & ETL Support: Support data pipeline operations including Snowflake-to-PostgreSQL ETL via AWS Glue; assist with monitoring data refresh status, troubleshooting transformation logic, and ensuring data integrity across the platform’s data layers.
5. Testing & Quality Assurance: Perform unit testing with Karma/Jasmine (frontend) and pytest (backend), integration testing, and defect resolution across platform components; participate in code reviews and ensure code quality standards are maintained; document issues and resolutions in ServiceNow.
6. Deployment & CI/CD Support: Support deployment activities using GitLab CI/CD, including code commits, merge requests, and pipeline execution; assist with Docker container builds, Terraform-managed infrastructure, and follow established CI/CD processes and version control best practices.
7. AWS Infrastructure Support: Assist with operational tasks involving AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, etc.; support environment management and monitoring under senior team guidance.
8. Collaboration & Learning: Collaborate with the Tech Lead, senior developers, and cross-functional teams including IT, vendors, and business stakeholders; actively develop skills in NVIDIA cuOpt route optimization, Google Maps Platform integrations (Geocoding, Distance Matrix), and advanced AWS serverless architecture patterns.

3 Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field; equivalent practical experience considered.

Experience

1. 1–3 years of hands-on software development experience with exposure to Angular application development or full-stack web application development.
2. Experience building SPA components with Angular and TypeScript in a professional or project-based setting.
3. Familiarity with supporting web applications in a production or staging environment, including basic troubleshooting and defect resolution.
4. Exposure to AWS services (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS) and serverless architecture concepts is a plus.

Technical Skills

1. Familiarity with the Angular framework (v14+), including component architecture, services, and routing.
2. Proficiency with TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and modern web development fundamentals including responsive design with Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS.
3. Basic understanding of REST APIs and WebSocket communication; familiarity with Postman or equivalent API testing tools.
4. Exposure to version control systems (GitLab) and CI/CD pipeline concepts.
5. Basic familiarity with Linux environments and command-line operations.
6. Understanding of SQL fundamentals and relational database concepts (PostgreSQL preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with Angular Material, Syncfusion EJ2, or similar UI component libraries.
2. Exposure to Python or willingness to learn Python for AWS Lambda serverless development.
3. Familiarity with AWS services (Lambda, Glue, API Gateway) or cloud-native application development.
4. Experience with Docker containerization and NGINX configuration.
5. Familiarity with data pipeline concepts (ETL, Snowflake, PySpark).
6. Experience with AI-augmented development practices and tools.
7. Agile/Scrum experience in team-based delivery environments.

Working Conditions

Primary Work Location: India.