Journeyman Software Developer

Parsons Corporation•Aberdeen, MD

20h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 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
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
Must be a US Citizen
SECRET security clearance

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
Relevant certifications in software development, cloud platforms, or DevSecOps tools
Experience supporting DoD, defense, or C-UAS-related software systems
Experience with real-time, distributed, or mission-critical applications
Experience with containerization, microservices, or cloud-native development
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and issue tracking tools
An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

Responsibilities

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