Journeyman Software Developer
- Location
- Patuxent River, Maryland, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
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
- Employer Paid Health Care Plans for Employees & Family
- 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
From Saalex's careers page (Workable), checked 29 Oct 2026.
How to apply
- Select Apply on apply.workable.com. It opens Saalex's own application form in a new tab, run on Workable.
- Fill in the form and upload your résumé there. Jobiwork never sees your application.
- Saalex will reply to you directly. No real employer asks you for money to apply.
Posted 30 Sept 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job