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Saalex

Journeyman Software Developer

Patuxent River
Salary
$110k - $125k annually
Level
Mid

Not stated in the posting: work type, visa.

Open. First seen 2 October 2026.

About the role

Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company, is seeking a Journeyman 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

Requirements

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.

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 Benefit

What this role asks for

Standard for software engineering roles

Python

Common in software engineering postings at any company.

Read against Saalex's other open postings on this site.

The team: Greenfield Openings HIRES STEADILY

This role is one of 23 open in Greenfield Openings. 1 was posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in March: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

C++ (5 of 23), Java (5 of 23), Python (4 of 23), C (2 of 23)

OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM

From the team and dates on Saalex's own job board.

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