Journeyman Software Developer

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 Requirements Analysis & Solution Design 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 Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline is required with 4 years of experience. 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 Advanced Education & Certifications 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. Security Clearance Requirement An active Secret security clearance is required for this position. This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00 We value our employees and offer best‑in‑class benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays. 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 is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to #J-18808-Ljbffr