Journeyman Software Developer

Software Developer Journeyman In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible. Job Description Parsons is seeking a Software Developer Journeyman to support our cutting-edge Drone Armor counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) program. The Developer will analyze customer needs, design and implement software solutions in multiple languages, and debug and correct complex software issues supporting mission-critical C-UAS capabilities. What You'll Be Doing Analyze customer and stakeholder needs to develop overall software concepts and design objectives Translate operational and system requirements into software specifications and user stories Contribute to architecture and design discussions for Drone Armor applications and services Software Development Across Multiple Languages & Applications Create software in a variety of programming languages and for a variety of IT software applications supporting Drone Armor Develop, enhance, and maintain software components, services, and interfaces Ensure solutions are reliable, secure, maintainable, and aligned with program standards and best practices Debugging, Troubleshooting & Quality Debug and correct errors in computer programs across development, integration, and test environments Analyze defect reports, logs, and system behavior to identify root causes and implement fixes Support unit, integration, and system-level testing to validate software functionality and performance What Required Skills You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline is required with 4 years of experience OR 6 years of relevant software development experience may be substituted for education Experience Experience analyzing customer needs and developing software concepts and design objectives Experience creating software in multiple programming languages and for various IT software applications Experience debugging and correcting errors in computer programs in professional or complex project environments Technical Competencies Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java, C#, or similar) Understanding of software engineering best practices, including version control, code reviews, and basic CI/CD workflows Ability to troubleshoot and resolve software defects efficiently Strong problem-solving and communication skills within a collaborative development team Security & Citizenship Must be a US Citizen SECRET security clearance What Desired Skills You'll Bring Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline Relevant certifications in software development, cloud platforms, or DevSecOps tools Specialized Experience Experience supporting DoD, defense, or C-UAS-related software systems Experience with real-time, distributed, or mission-critical applications Additional Technical Skills Experience with containerization, microservices, or cloud-native development Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and issue tracking tools Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. Parsons Company