Journeyman Software Developer
- 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
- Avionics Integrated Product Team Lead posted Sep 11
- Cockpit Lead Systems Engineer posted Sep 9
- Senior Program Analyst posted Sep 1
- Mission Systems Program Analyst posted Sep 1
- Senior Financial Analyst posted Aug 27
- Mission Systems Test Engineer posted Aug 19
- Engineering Technician III posted Jul 17
- Junior Systems Administrator posted Jul 15
- Junior Software Developer posted Jun 29
- Junior Surveillance Systems Engineer posted Jun 25
- Surveillance Systems Lead Engineer posted Jun 25
- Senior Mission Planning Engineer posted Jun 25
- Mission Planning Engineer posted Jun 25
- Surveillance Systems Engineer posted Jun 25
- Data Integrity Engineer (Avionics Software/Data Analysis) posted Jun 25
- Junior Mission Planning Engineer posted Jun 25
- Senior Data Integrity Engineer (Avionics Software & Data Analysis) posted Jun 24
- Junior Data Integrity Engineer (Avionics Software & Data Analysis) posted Jun 24
- Communications Engineer posted May 21
- Senior Communications Engineer posted May 21
- Mission Systems Test Engineer posted May 21
- Junior Systems Administrator posted Mar 10
From the team and dates on Saalex's own job board.
Similar jobs
- Software Engineer - P26003 at Activate Interactive Pte Ltd
Shares 10 skills: Flask, Spring, Docker… · same seniority - Full Stack Engineer - (Public Sector) at Xtremax Pte. Ltd.
Shares 10 skills: Flask, Spring, Docker… · same seniority - DevOps Software Quality Automation Tools Engineer at General Motors
Shares 8 skills: Flask, C++, Docker… · same seniority - Agentic AI Software Engineer at machinelearningreply
Shares 8 skills: Flask, Spring, Docker… · same seniority - Software Engineer - Python - Islamabad at Devsinc
Shares 8 skills: Flask, Docker, React… · same seniority - Application/Systems Administrator at Saalex
Also at this company
Is this your posting and you want it taken down? Email info@careerholo.com.