Senior Software Engineer – FORTAN / OpenVMS Specialist

Senior Software Engineer – FORTAN / OpenVMS Specialist

Posted 5 days ago by Troy Consultancy

Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Wokingham, England, United Kingdom

Summary: We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in FORTRAN and OpenVMS to support and enhance complex legacy systems. The role demands hands-on experience with mission-critical infrastructure and the ability to deliver high-quality code within tight development cycles. The candidate will work in a hybrid environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams in regulated settings. Strong debugging and problem-solving skills are essential for maintaining software reliability and compatibility across upgrades.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain software solutions using FORTRAN, C/C++, DCL, and SQL on OpenVMS systems.
  • Support and upgrade legacy systems used in engineering, energy, or defense applications.
  • Design, implement, and optimize system integration, performance, and troubleshooting activities.
  • Document technical designs, support procedures, test plans, and user documentation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in high-security or regulated environments.
  • Ensure software reliability, maintainability, and system compatibility across upgrades.

Key Skills:

  • Proven development experience in FORTRAN, C/C++, DCL, and SQL.
  • Strong background working on OpenVMS operating systems.
  • Deep experience in legacy system modernization and maintenance.
  • Excellent debugging, testing, and problem-solving skills in production environments.
  • Hands-on experience with Ansible, Puppet, and scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Perl, or Python).
  • Strong documentation practices and the ability to translate technical details for broader teams.
  • Exposure to critical national infrastructure (CNI) systems or equivalent high-availability environments.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Wokingham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Role: Senior Software Engineer – FORTRAN / OpenVMS Specialist

Location: Wokingham

Work Type: Hybrid - (2-3 Days to office in a week)

Role Summary: We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer with strong expertise in FORTRAN and OpenVMS to support, maintain, and enhance complex legacy systems. This role requires hands-on experience with mission-critical infrastructure, deep understanding of OpenVMS environments, and the ability to work within tight development cycles to deliver high-quality and reliable code.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain software solutions using FORTRAN, C/C++, DCL, and SQL on OpenVMS systems .
  • Support and upgrade legacy systems used in engineering, energy, or defense applications.
  • Design, implement, and optimize system integration, performance, and troubleshooting activities.
  • Document technical designs, support procedures, test plans, and user documentation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in high-security or regulated environments.
  • Ensure software reliability, maintainability, and system compatibility across upgrades.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Proven development experience in FORTRAN, C/C++, DCL, and SQL.
  • Strong background working on OpenVMS operating systems.
  • Deep experience in legacy system modernization and maintenance.
  • Excellent debugging, testing, and problem-solving skills in production environments.
  • Hands-on experience with Ansible, Puppet, and scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Perl, or Python).
  • Strong documentation practices and the ability to translate technical details for broader teams.
  • Exposure to critical national infrastructure (CNI) systems or equivalent high-availability environments.

Preferred Skills:

  • Familiarity with CMS/MMS, Polycenter, and PVCS Tracker for configuration and deployment.
  • Experience with Oracle, XML, C++ STL, DCE, and multithreading on OpenVMS.
  • Background in SCADA, radar, subsystems, or military/defense software environments.
  • Understanding of data center operations, system migrations, and infrastructure tools.

Nice to Have:

  • ITIL, AWS Cloud Practitioner, or relevant industry certifications.
  • Exposure to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or hybrid UNIX environments.
  • Understanding of networking, security protocols, or DevSecOps practices.