Software Developer, Software Engineer, Java Developer

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Software Developer. This position will perform both systems analysis and design, and programming tasks in support of the Department of Transportation’s day-to-day operations. During the systems analysis phase of a project, this position will use or adapt the most current systems analysis and design methodologies from computer science including methods of business process analysis to effectively determine the requirements for a new system or the changes to be made to an existing system.

Once the requirements have been documented, this position will translate the requirements into computer code, and will write and test the necessary programs. Responsible for training users and assessing user satisfaction with the completed project. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. This position will report to the Asset Strategy, Operations & Maintenance Systems Section Supervisor.

The first candidate review will be 9/18/26 and additional candidate reviews will occur weekly after that date until the posting closes.

For a full job description, please contact Alycia Gereg at agereg.

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Benefits apply on first day of employment
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values

• A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
• A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Design and Development, or a related field.
  * An additional 4 years of related experience may be considered in place of a related degree.

Alternative combinations of related experience and education may be considered. Such as 4 years of additional related experience in lieu of a degree.

• Knowledge of Java programming language, including it’s syntax, libraries and best practices.
• Understanding of software development methodologies like Agile or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Skill in or ability to learn writing unit tests, integration tests, automated testing, and debugging code to ensure quality software delivery.

The successful candidate must pass a fingerprint background investigation as a condition of employment (depending on section placed in).

This position is being posted in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant, the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicants will have preference.

The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application…