Junior Software Developer

Saalex Open · verified Oct 24, 2026

On-site Lexington Park Full-time Junior Software Engineering

At a glance

Junior Software Engineering role at Saalex. Lexington Park · full-time · $75,000–$85,000 base.

SalaryStated by Saalex

$75,000 – $85,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

RoleSoftware Engineering

SeniorityJunior

LocationLexington Park

WorkplaceOn-site

EmploymentFull-time

Base pay$75,000–$85,000

PostedJun 29, 2026 · 3mo ago

Role brief

techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Build and maintain software applications, writing clear C/C++ code and using other object-oriented languages
Track down defects and test fixes to keep software reliable and performing well
Work with other teams to gather needs and turn them into technical solutions
Add features, improve existing functions, and help with unit and integration testing
Support version control, build pipelines, and software deployment activities

What you bring

A completed, accredited bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering or another listed engineering discipline
One to three years of software development through professional work or an internship
Practical development experience with C, C++, C# or Java, plus object-oriented programming
Understanding of the software development lifecycle and experience debugging, testing, and maintaining applications
A Secret clearance and eligibility to obtain Top Secret Yankee White clearance, including U.S. citizenship

Who this fits

This junior, full-time role suits someone with an engineering degree and early software development experience. The job is onsite in Patuxent River, Maryland.

From the employer

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 real-time systems 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/C++ and other object-oriented languages
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, C++, C#, and/or Java
Experience working in object orientation
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Experience with debugging, testing, and maintaining applications

Desired:

Experience with Ada95/98
Experience with real-time operating systems
Familiarity with Mission Systems Avionics
Knowledge of military narrowband communications

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:

Secret clearance required with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Yankee White clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Benefits