Junior Software Developer

Saalex; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 Plan

Job summary

Saalex, located in Patuxent River, MD, is seeking a Junior Software Developer to support mission-critical DoD programs. The ideal candidate will need a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and experience in C#, combined with hands-on Agile development experience, to help design and maintain secure software solutions.

This position offers a salary range of $75k-$85k annually, and provides a variety of benefits including healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience developing in C#.
• Experience working in an Agile environment (Scrum or similar).
• 1-3 years of relevant professional or internship experience in software development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications using modern programming practices.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Participate in Agile development processes.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for requirements gathering.
• Support system enhancements with new features.
• Contribute to software testing efforts.
• Assist with version control and deployment activities.

Skills

C#

Agile methodologies

Software development lifecycle (SDLC)

Debugging

Testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Engineering discipline

Tools

Python

Java

JavaScript

AWS

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Jenkins

React

Flask

Spring Boot

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company is seeking Junior Software Developer in Patuxent River, MD to 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

$75k-$85k annually (depending on experience)

Work Location

Onsite.

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
• Other duties as assigned or required

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

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

Education / Years of Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Engineering discipline (must be a completed, accredited degree) required.
• 1–3 years of relevant professional or internship experience in software development

Security Clearance

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

Benefits

• 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 Plan