Junior Software Developer

Job Description

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

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:

• 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