New Jersey Transit

4304 Software Developer

New Jersey Transit$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Software Development, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of software development experience; or 10+ years of senior-level experience in lieu of degree.
  • Proficient in C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core, XML, WPF, HTML, JavaScript, and Entity Framework.
  • Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including schema design and performance tuning.
  • Familiarity with Angular (or equivalent frameworks like Vue/React/Ember).
  • Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and DevOps tools like Jira and Git.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of diagnosing complex issues across various systems.
  • Effective communication skills for coordination across distributed teams.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, secure, and deploy enterprise applications.
  • Conduct deep diagnostics and root-cause analysis for production and integration issues.
  • Lead solution architecture discussions and code reviews.
  • Implement and refine CI/CD pipelines and coding standards.
  • Optimize application performance and ensure robust error-handling.
  • Mentor team members and promote Agile/Scrum practices.
  • Produce clear technical documentation and contribute to security/compliance efforts.

Benefits

  • 100% on-site work in either Huntsville, AL or Quantico, VA.
  • Collaboration in a mission-focused team environment.
  • Opportunity to mentor and lead within an Agile structure.
  • Engagement in advanced technical discussions and solution architecture.
Full Job Description
4304 Software Developer
4304 | Top Secret

Job Description:

OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Developer to join a team developing, testing, and deploying secure operational applications, networks, and platforms. Qualified candidates will have expertise in .NET Core and Entity Framework. This role is 100% on-site in Huntsville, AL or in Quantico, VA supporting a mission focused customer. You work within an Agile/Scrum environment alongside other contractors and collaborate with teammates located both in Huntsville and Quantico.

GENERAL DUTIES:

  • Design, develop, test, secure, and deploy enterprise applications.
  • Serve as the last line of defense for troubleshooting; perform deep diagnostics and root-cause analysis for production and integration issues.
  • Lead solution architecture discussions (including microservices), code reviews, and technical decision-making.
  • Implement and refine CI/CD pipelines and branching strategies; enforce coding standards and quality gates.
  • Optimize performance at app, service, and database layers; design resilient integrations and rigorous error-handling.
  • Mentor team members; model Agile/Scrum best practices and iterative delivery.
  • Collaborate effectively with a distributed team and cross-functional partners.
  • Produce clear technical documentation and contribute to security/compliance artifacts.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in Software Development, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of software development experience; or in lieu of degree: 10+ years of software development experience at or above the senior level described.
  • Technical stack (hands-on):
  • Languages/Frameworks: C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core, XML, WPF, HTML, JavaScript, XML, Entity Framework. •
  • Data: Microsoft SQL Server (schema design, queries, indexing, performance tuning).
  • Frontend: Angular (or Vue/React/Ember in lieu of Angular, commensurate with experience)
  • Architectures: Microservices Architecture.
  • Tools/DevOps: Jira, Git, Git-based CI/CD (build/release pipelines, automated testing).
  • Scripting/Automation: PowerShell (build, deployment, admin automation).
  • Proven expertise diagnosing complex production issues end-to-end (client, API, data, infra).
  • Demonstrated leadership traits: initiative, ownership, calm under pressure, and high-level critical thinking.
  • Strong communication skills for cross-site coordination and stakeholder updates.


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Performance profiling and memory/CPU diagnostics for .NET and SQL Server.
  • Experience with message brokers/queues, RESTful API design, and contract testing.
  • Prior work on mission programs and familiarity with on-prem environments.
  • Cloud certification


CLEARANCE:

  • Top-Secret clearance and the ability to obtain SCI access with a CI polygraph.


Job Details

City : Huntsville, AL OR Quantico, VA

State : Virginia

About New Jersey Transit

New Jersey Transit Corporation, branded as NJ Transit, is a state-owned public transportation system that serves the US state of New Jersey, along with portions of New York State and Pennsylvania. It operates bus, light rail, and commuter rail services throughout the state, connecting to major commercial and employment centers both within the state and in the adjacent major cities of New York and Philadelphia. NJ Transit also provides bus service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan. NJ Transit is headquartered in Newark, New Jersey.
Learn more about New Jersey Transit
Size
11,900 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$100 million
Founded
1979
5 Year Trend
-2%
Revenue
$2.4 billion
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