Senior Software Developer (Metric/Telemetry
Company websiteparsons.com (Parsons, opens in new tab)
Base salary $103,500 to $181,100
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Aberdeen, MD
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- LocationAberdeen, MD
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (2 min ago) · observed since
About this job
Job Description:
Parsons is seeking a Senior Software Developer to support our cutting-edge Drone Armor counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) program. The Senior Developer will design and implement logical, functional software code across multiple programming languages, make informed technology choices for different environments, implement and interpret system metrics and telemetry, and rapidly diagnose and correct complex software issues in mission-critical systems
What You'll Be Doing
Advanced Software Design & Development
- Create logical and functional software code in a variety of programming languages to support Drone Armor capabilities
- Lead the design and implementation of software components, services, and interfaces based on system and mission requirements
- Design and implement metrics and telemetry instrumentation within applications and services to enable observability, health monitoring, and performance analysis
- Ensure solutions are robust, secure, maintainable, and aligned with program architecture and coding standards
Technology Evaluation & Trade-Offs
- Understand and articulate the benefits and risks associated with different coding languages and frameworks in various functional environments
- Recommend appropriate languages, tools, and design patterns based on performance, security, maintainability, and integration needs
- Evaluate and recommend telemetry, logging, and metrics frameworks and platforms (e.g., time-series databases, observability tools, APM solutions) suited to mission and deployment environments
- Provide technical guidance to developers on language and framework selection, coding practices, metrics/telemetry instrumentation, and architectural decisions
Troubleshooting, Debugging & Quality
- React to software problems quickly and effectively, correcting code and related configurations as necessary
- Debug complex issues across multiple layers (application, service, interface, data) and environments (development, integration, field)
- Use metrics, logs, and telemetry data to diagnose performance bottlenecks, reliability issues, and anomalous behavior in mission systems
- Support and refine unit, integration, and system-level tests to validate functionality and prevent regressions
Leadership & Collaboration
- Serve as a senior technical resource within the development team, mentoring junior and mid-level developers
- Promote best practices for metrics and telemetry usage, helping the team adopt a data-driven approach to reliability and performance improvements
- Collaborate with systems engineers, test engineers, and field personnel to resolve issues and improve system performance
- Contribute to technical reviews, design walkthroughs, and continuous improvement of development practices
What Required Skills You'll Bring
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline is required with 5 years of experience
OR - 8 years of relevant software development experience may be substituted for education
Experience
- Experience creating logical and functional software code in multiple programming languages
- Experience understanding and clearly articulating the benefits and risks of different coding languages in different functional environments
- Experience reacting to software problems and correcting programs as necessary in complex or mission-critical systems
- Experience implementing and using metrics, logging, and telemetry to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize software systems
Technical Competencies
- Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java, C#, Go, or similar), with working knowledge of others
- Strong grasp of software engineering best practices, including design patterns, code reviews, version control, and CI/CD workflows
- Demonstrated ability to instrument code for observability and to interpret metrics and telemetry dashboards to drive technical decisions
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects efficiently
- Strong analytical and communication skills, capable of explaining technical trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
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 architecture, cloud platforms, or DevSecOps
Specialized Experience
- Experience supporting DoD, defense, or C-UAS-related software systems
- Experience with distributed, real-time, or high-availability systems
- Experience designing and operating metrics and telemetry solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/Opensearch, OpenTelemetry, or similar) in production or mission environments
Additional Technical Skills
- Experience with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and cloud-native development
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and modern issue tracking/ALM 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 - $181,100.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
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Pay in context
This role's base floor ($103,500) is above 1% of the 208 Software Engineering roles in Maryland listed on this site; 12 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $131,800; the middle half runs from $113,200 to $161,500.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingSenior Software Developer (Metric/Telemetry$103,500 to $181,100
Construction Surveillance Technician - CST$103,500 to $181,100
Principal Process Engineer$103,500 to $181,100
Deputy Program Manager$103,500 to $181,100
Workflow Support Specialist$103,500 to $181,100
Scheduler$103,500 to $181,100
Security Cooperation Manager$103,500 to $181,100
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Senior Software Developer (Metric/Telemetry (this listing) | $103,500 - $181,100 |
| Construction Surveillance Technician - CST | $103,500 - $181,100 |
| Principal Process Engineer | $103,500 - $181,100 |
| Deputy Program Manager | $103,500 - $181,100 |
| Workflow Support Specialist | $103,500 - $181,100 |
| Scheduler | $103,500 - $181,100 |
| Security Cooperation Manager | $103,500 - $181,100 |
Observed changes
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- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
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- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-07-27
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Location as the employer wrote it: US - MD, Aberdeen
Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00
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