Software developer jobs in Ellicott City, MD and nearby (166 jobs)

Software developer jobs within 25 miles of Ellicott City, MD. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

Counted Nov 8, 2026

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Open jobs: 166
Employers: 80

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $126,683Across 25 listings

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Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 1%2 listings
On-site: 11%19 listings

Not specified: 87% (145 listings)

Employers hiring include Freedom Technology Solutions Group (11), Leidos (10), ELEVI Associates (8).

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These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

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Application Developer
Wyetech
Fort Meade, MD
- $64.04 to $120.27 USD / hour
Application Developer (SWE2 – Software Engineer Level 2)
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CNO Software Developer
Gormat
Annapolis Junction, MD
- $126,000 to $141,000 USD / year
Gormat is seeking a CNO Software Developer to join our team in support of specialized military cyber operations. You'll be a critical member of a small team, responsible for bringing your…
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Application Programmer/QA Engineer
One Federal Solution
Beltsville, MD
…DevSecOps practices. The successful candidate will support software development, application modernization, quality assurance, testing, security, and Operations & Maintenance (O&M)…
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Cloud Developer/Integrator
CTC Group
Fort Meade, MD
CTC Group is seeking a Cloud Developer/Integrator to modernize, enhance, and integrate enterprise software applications within cloud-based environments. This role focuses on software…
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Cloud Developer/Integrator
CTC Group
Fort Meade, MD
CTC Group is seeking a Cloud Developer/Integrator to develop, maintain, and enhance complex software systems within cloud environments. This role focuses on cloud-native application…
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Senior Software Developer-Python
TEKsystems
Hanover, MD
- $91,700 to $137,500 USD / year
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LYA001SWE1 - Associate Application Developer (CLEARANCE REQUIRED)
NiSUS Technology Corporation
Columbia, MD
The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely…
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LYA002SWE2 - Mid Level Application Developer (CLEARANCE REQUIRED)
NiSUS Technology Corporation
Columbia, MD
The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely…
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LYA008SWE1 - Associate Application Developer (CLEARANCE REQUIRED)
NiSUS Technology Corporation
Columbia, MD
The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely…
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Software Developer - SME
Peraton
Bowie, MD
Added 20 days ago
Mid-Level Software Developer/Engineer
Amentum
Hanover, MD
Our contract supports more than 12 efforts with varying levels of hardware and software development requirements. Our projects are focused on front end equipment configuration/maintenance,…
Added 22 days ago
HP108 Scientific Software Developer
ADNET Systems, Inc.
Greenbelt, MD
We are seeking a junior Scientific Software Developer to provide development and maintenance support for the Space Physics Archive Search and Extract (SPASE) Metadata Working Team (SMWT)…
Added 22 days ago
AI Software Developer
Leidos
Gaithersburg, MD
Leidos is seeking an AISoftware Developer to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector supporting the development of the Leidos Common Automation Platform (L-CAP). L-CAP…
Added 22 days ago
MCCO Software Developer SME | Active TS/SCI CI Poly
General Dynamics Information Technology
Fort Meade, MD
Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Developer SME at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects
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LYA008SWE1 - Associate Application Developer (CLEARANCE REQUIRED)
NiSUS Technology Corporation
Columbia, MD
The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely…
Added 22 days ago
LYA002SWE2 - Mid Level Application Developer (CLEARANCE REQUIRED)
NiSUS Technology Corporation
Columbia, MD
The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely…
Added 22 days ago
LYA001SWE1 - Associate Application Developer (CLEARANCE REQUIRED)
NiSUS Technology Corporation
Columbia, MD
The Software Engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely…
Added 22 days ago
Junior Software Developer (Active TS/SCI with Poly Required)
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Agile Methodology,Software Development,Software Technologies
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Senior STIBO Software Developer
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Software Developer
PSCI
Columbia, MD
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Hanover, MD
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Gaithersburg, MD
We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to support the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of mission-critical enterprise applications. This position is ideal…
Added 22 days ago
Software Developer - Fort Meade area / Columbia, MD area
Transformational Health Network, Inc.
Columbia, MD
Added 22 days ago
Software Developer
LEIDOS, INC.
Gaithersburg, MD
Leidos is seeking Software Developers to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting the development of next-generation flight service and air traffic systems.…
Added 22 days ago
Software Developer
Accenture Federal Services
Hanover, MD

Amentum

Mid-Level Software Developer/Engineer

Hanover, MD, United States

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Job details

Education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 19, 2026

Original job description

Our contract supports more than 12 efforts with varying levels of hardware and software development requirements. Our projects are focused on front end equipment configuration/maintenance, back-end repositories, front end dashboards, as well as everything in between for the full data processing thread. Our teams can range from one to two developers to a team of 12. All of our teams work right alongside our customer to discuss requirements, identify solutions, and choose the way forward for implementation. As part of an engineering office, our customer and our workforce look and plan for future expectations- continuously trying to stay ahead of the next challenge. This position is for a junior software development team.

This position is for a project that focuses on hard to process mission data. The team helps analyze communication signals and data sources to determine how to enable various tools and applications to ingest the data. This position will also allow the candidate to utilize customer provided AI tools to assist in software development lifecycle efforts: documentation creation, source code reviews, draft design review documentation, integration with source code repositories, and test creation and reporting. The team is comprised of the candidate, and two other members (one software developer and one signals analyst).

Work Schedule:

Monday- Friday: Normal schedule. Specific start/end times can be determine by candidate and the team for best schedule needs.

Essential Responsibilities:

The software engineer develops, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g. processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components.

Capabilities:

Analyze user requirements to derive software design, performance requirements, or configuration changes.
Modifies existing software/configurations to add new features or capabilities
Debug configuration and software issues encountered
Review security scans and conduct research to determine and implement mitigation steps.
Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments
Make recommendations for improving documentation and software development process standards.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

2 years of software development experience primarily in java
Minimal linux administration experience
Minimal scripting/ansible/puppet experience

Clearance Required:

TS/SCI with Poly

Minimum Education:

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related technical disciple from an accredited college or university is required.

Minimum Years of Experience:

1 year of experience with a Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Docker, Maven, Gitlab, CI/CD processes

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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Compensation Details:

$120,000.00 - $185,000.00 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

10/19/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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Research
Documentation
Software development
Linux
Computer science
Docker
Apache Maven
GitLab
CI/CD
Emergency response
Customer service
Regulatory compliance
Quality assurance procedures

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