New Jersey Transit

4309 Software Developer

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

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of professional software development experience with Fortran.
  • Strong expertise in algorithm development for complex systems.
  • Proficient with software engineering best practices, including version control and testing.
  • Ability to thrive in agile or iterative development settings.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop high-performance software for scientific and analytical applications.
  • Create and enhance algorithms for modeling, data analysis, and system automation.
  • Update and troubleshoot existing legacy Fortran codebases.
  • Collaborate with teams for system integration and testing processes.
  • Document designs and procedures following industry best practices.
  • Adhere to security protocols while developing software in a restricted environment.

Benefits

  • Work in a secure and dynamic environment dedicated to mission-critical projects.
  • Opportunity to engage with advanced computational techniques and technologies.
  • Collaborative culture that encourages teamwork and knowledge sharing.
Full Job Description
4309 Software Developer
4309 | Top Secret

Job Description:

OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Developer with strong experience in Fortran and algorithm development to support mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate will work in a secure environment, contributing to high-performance computational solutions, data processing pipelines, and next-generation analytic capabilities.

GENERAL DUTIES:

  • Design, develop, maintain, and optimize software solutions in support of scientific, analytical, and geospatial applications.
  • Develop and refine complex algorithms used for modeling, simulation, data analysis, and system automation.
  • Enhance, update, and troubleshoot legacy Fortran codebases.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support system integration, testing, and deployment.
  • Document software designs, testing procedures, and implementation details according to best practices.
  • Work within a high-security environment to meet mission and compliance requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Proven professional experience developing software in Fortran.
  • Strong background in algorithm development.
  • Proficiency with software engineering best practices, including version control, testing, documentation, and code review.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in an agile or iterative development environment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience with AWS cloud-based development and deployment.
  • Experience refactoring Fortran into Python or modernizing legacy codebases.
  • Background working with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, distributed data processing).
  • Experience supporting analytical workflows or developing analytical capabilities for end users.
  • Familiarity with geospatial software development, geospatial data formats, and related tools (e.g., GDAL, ESRI, OGC standards).
  • Experience with performance optimization, high-performance computing, or scientific computing environments.

CLEARANCE:

  • Top Secret minimum


Job Details

City : Chantilly

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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