Software Developer
Location: Columbia, MD (on-site)
Client: Conduent Transportation Solutions
About the Role
Our client is a leader in smart city and transportation technology, building solutions that make urban mobility more efficient, sustainable, and accessible. We are seeking a Software Developer to design, develop, and maintain software applications supporting transit agencies and their riders. The ideal candidate writes clean, reliable code, enjoys solving complex problems, and works well across engineering, product, and operations teams.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and deploy software applications that support transit and mobility systems.
- Integrate software with backend services, hardware, and third-party transit systems.
- Debug and resolve defects in both development and production environments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and optimize system functionality.
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Document technical specifications, user guides, and maintenance procedures.
- Ensure application performance, scalability, and security meet project requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Solid grasp of computer science fundamentals: algorithms, data structures, and operating systems.
- Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., C/C++, C#, Java, or Python).
- Familiarity with object-oriented programming principles.
- Experience developing on Windows-based environments and tools such as Visual Studio.
- Experience with version control systems such as Git or SVN.
- Basic understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and clear communication.
Preferred (Plus)
- Experience with transit-specific systems such as AVL (Automatic Vehicle Location) or fare collection.
- Familiarity with embedded systems, hardware integration, or device communication.
- Exposure to IoT, edge computing, or telematics.
- Understanding of networking concepts and socket programming.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and operating systems
- Proficiency in one or more of C/C++, C#, Java, or Python
- Familiarity with object-oriented programming principles
- Experience developing in Windows-based environments and using Visual Studio
- Experience with version control systems such as Git or SVN
- Basic understanding of the software development life cycle and agile methodologies
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and clear communication
- Experience with AVL or fare collection systems
- Familiarity with embedded systems, hardware integration, or device communication
- Exposure to IoT, edge computing, or telematics
- Understanding of networking concepts and socket programming
What We Do
ESP Enterprises is a Houston-based provider of nationwide workforce solutions and transit technology installation. It recruits and deploys contingent, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire personnel across technical, engineering, administrative, finance, logistics, and skilled-trade roles. Its transit division delivers vendor-neutral fare-collection and related system installation, integration, testing, and maintenance for transit agencies. The company supports public- and private-sector projects with certified crews and project management.
