Journeyman Software Developer

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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
  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

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.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00

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