Junior Software Developer with Security Clearance
The Junior Software Developer at Confidential Client supports mission-critical Department of Defense programs by designing, developing, testing, and maintaining secure and scalable software applications primarily using C/C++. This full-time onsite role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement technical solutions, ensure system reliability, and contribute to software lifecycle activities, while holding an active Top Secret security clearance.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
- 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 unit and integration testing, and support CI/build pipelines and deployments.
- Participate in code reviews and maintain version control best practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of mission objectives.
Who We’re Looking For
- 1–3 years of professional or internship experience in software development (entry‑level / junior).
- Strong hands‑on experience developing in C/C++.
- Solid understanding of object‑oriented design and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Demonstrated ability to debug, test, and maintain systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related engineering discipline (completed, accredited degree required).
- Active Top Secret security clearance required — U.S. Citizenship and successful security investigation are required.
- Onsite work at the Patuxent River / Lexington Park, MD area.
Desired (nice to have):
- Experience with Ada95/98.
- Experience with real‑time operating systems (RTOS).
- Familiarity with mission systems avionics or military narrowband communications.
Qualifications & Employment Details
- Employment type: FULL_TIME.
- Location: Lexington Park / Patuxent River, MD — Onsite.
- Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 per year (depending on experience).
- Security: Active Top Secret clearance required or ability to transfer/maintain clearance per program rules.
Compensation & Benefits
- Health care plans: Medical, Dental & Vision.
- Retirement options: 401(k), IRA.
- Life insurance (basic & voluntary) and AD&D.
- Paid time off: vacation, sick leave, public holidays.
- Short‑term and long‑term disability.
- Training & development opportunities.
- Wellness resources and employee equity/stock option plans.
Location & Additional Requirements
- This role supports DoD mission programs and requires onsite presence at the client location in the Patuxent River / Lexington Park, MD area.
- U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.
- Candidates must be able to pass required background investigations and meet program‑specific suitability standards.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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