VTG · Hanover, Maryland, US

Junior Software Engineer

OpenFull-time120,000–150,000 USD per year as stated in the posting

Open — VTG has a posting for this job. Posted 18 Oct 2026.

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Overview

We are seeking a motivated Software Engineer to support the design, development, integration, testing, and maintenance of complex software systems in a mission-critical environment. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of software engineering principles, experience working in Linux environments, and the ability to collaborate with technical teams to develop reliable and scalable software solutions.

This position provides an opportunity to contribute to a variety of software development initiatives, including data processing, analytics, system integration, and application development.

Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, making this an exceptional opportunity to join a mission-critical team supporting national security initiatives.

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What will you do?

  • Design, develop, maintain, and enhance software applications and systems based on documented requirements.
  • Analyze user and system requirements to determine software design specifications and performance objectives.
  • Develop new software applications and modify existing code to implement additional features and functionality.
  • Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects to improve application performance and reliability.
  • Integrate software components into new or existing systems and operating environments.
  • Develop and execute software tests to validate functionality, performance, and compliance with design requirements.
  • Review software components, document test results, and resolve identified issues.
  • Develop basic database queries to retrieve, analyze, and manipulate data within existing or proposed databases.
  • Support software development activities within Linux-based environments.
  • Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, and other technical stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Participate in technical design discussions involving software architecture, system integration, and component reuse.
  • Evaluate opportunities to leverage existing software solutions, including Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) technologies.
  • Maintain technical documentation and recommend improvements to software development processes, coding standards, and engineering practices.

Do you have what it takes?

  • US Citizen with TS/SCI with Poly required
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • Four (4) years of software engineering experience on projects utilizing similar software development processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
  • Demonstrated experience working with Linux operating systems.
  • Foundational knowledge of software development principles, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Understanding of software design, development, debugging, integration, and testing processes.
  • Ability to analyze technical requirements and contribute to software solutions.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a technical team.
  • No prior professional software engineering experience is required.
  • Security Clearance Requirements
    • Must meet the applicable security clearance and polygraph requirements.
    • Polygraph must be dated within the last seven (7) years.

VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $120K - $150K annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.

  • US Citizen with TS/SCI with Poly required
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • Four (4) years of software engineering experience on projects utilizing similar software development processes may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
  • Demonstrated experience working with Linux operating systems.
  • Foundational knowledge of software development principles, methodologies, and best practices.
  • Understanding of software design, development, debugging, integration, and testing processes.
  • Ability to analyze technical requirements and contribute to software solutions.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a technical team.
  • No prior professional software engineering experience is required.
  • Security Clearance Requirements
    • Must meet the applicable security clearance and polygraph requirements.
    • Polygraph must be dated within the last seven (7) years.
  • Design, develop, maintain, and enhance software applications and systems based on documented requirements.
  • Analyze user and system requirements to determine software design specifications and performance objectives.
  • Develop new software applications and modify existing code to implement additional features and functionality.
  • Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects to improve application performance and reliability.
  • Integrate software components into new or existing systems and operating environments.
  • Develop and execute software tests to validate functionality, performance, and compliance with design requirements.
  • Review software components, document test results, and resolve identified issues.
  • Develop basic database queries to retrieve, analyze, and manipulate data within existing or proposed databases.
  • Support software development activities within Linux-based environments.
  • Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, and other technical stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Participate in technical design discussions involving software architecture, system integration, and component reuse.
  • Evaluate opportunities to leverage existing software solutions, including Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) technologies.
  • Maintain technical documentation and recommend improvements to software development processes, coding standards, and engineering practices.

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for Software Developers, the occupation this job title matches. It describes the occupation, not this job.

The median wage for Software Developers in Maryland was 66.67 USD per hour (138,680 USD per year) in May 2025; the middle half earned 52.46–85.58 USD per hour.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025

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