Journeyman Software Developer

Saalex; Patuxent (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company, is seeking a Journeyman Software Developer to support DoD programs in Patuxent River, MD. You will design, develop, test, and maintain software applications with a focus on C++ and OO languages, working in an Agile team to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering and 3–10 years of experience, along with an Active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field is required.
• 3–10 years of relevant software development experience.
• Experience with C++ is required.
• Experience working in an Agile environment (Scrum or similar).
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Active Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications using modern programming practices.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented C++ code and other OO languages.
• Participate in Agile processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and fix defects to ensure reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement solutions.
• Support system enhancements by adding features and optimizing functionality.
• Contribute to testing efforts, including unit and integration tests.
• Assist with version control, build pipelines, and deployment activities.

Skills

C++ development

Agile methodologies

SDLC understanding

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

Jenkins

AWS

Job description

Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company,is seeking aJourneyman Software Developer in Patuxent River, MD.The Journeyman Software Developer will support mission-critical DoD programs through the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software solutions. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in computer science, hands-on development experience, and familiarity with Agile methodologies to contribute to secure, scalable applications in a collaborative environment.

Position Type:Full-Time

Salary:$110k-$125k annually (depending upon experience)

Work Location:Onsite at Patuxent River, MD.

Essential Functions

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications using modern programming practices
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in C++ and other object-oriented languages
• Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects to ensure system reliability and performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement technical solutions
• Support system enhancements by adding new features and optimizing existing functionality
• Contribute to software testing efforts, including unit testing and integration testing
• Assist with version control, build pipelines, and deployment activities

Required:

• Experience developing in C++.
• Experience working in an Agile environment (Scrum or similar).
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience with debugging, testing, and maintaining applications.

Desired:

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, or Jenkins.
• Knowledge of JMPS/NOMS.
• Experience with Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Exposure to cloud technologies (AWS preferred).
• Experience with web development frameworks (React, Flask, Spring Boot).

Education / Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related Engineering field (required) and 3-10 years of relevant professional or internship experience in software development required.

Security Clearance:

Active Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Benefit