Software Engineer, Lead
Company websiteparsons.com (Parsons, opens in new tab)
Base salary $148,300 to $266,900
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 (41 min ago) · observed since
About this job
Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Technical Lead to join our team! In this role you will get to lead an individual scrum team assigned to a software effort that analyzes, designs, and develops computer software required to support hardware or technical service products.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Provides leadership, responsibility, and ownership of a specific technical effort
- Manages program and project implementation and makes significant contributions to department goals and planning efforts.
- Contributes to and may lead the planning and implementation of large programs in the function, interfacing with senior management and executive leadership.
- Builds innovative, robust, and efficient software solutions as the leader of a team
- Plays a role in overall functional strategic planning.
- Investigates and resolves defects related to the developed software systems.
- Oversees the quality of test activities during the release of products to production.
- Acts as a resource to managers and employees in the organization.
- Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical field
- 15+ years of related professional experience
- Must be a US Citizen
- Proven leadership and technical capability
- Proficiency in object-oriented software design, containerization, and CI/CD deployments
- Ability to demonstrate advanced subject matter expertise
- Advanced technical and operational proficiency in software engineering
- Advanced knowledge of software engineering principles and practices
- Advanced written and oral communications skills
- Ability to troubleshoot production issues, under pressure and/or deadlines
- Proficient in developing software in one or more operating systems environment (Windows, Linux, etc)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Advanced time management and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- a SECRET Clearance (or higher level) is preferred
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis 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: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00We 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/.
Source: Parsons on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($148,300) is above 66% of the 215 Software Engineering roles in Maryland listed on this site; 8 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $131,800; the middle half runs from $113,200 to $162,000.
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 listingSoftware Engineer, Lead$148,300 to $266,900
Senior M&S Software Developer$148,300 to $266,900
Senior AFSIM Engineer - TS/SCI$148,300 to $266,900
Senior Platform DevOps Engineer - TS/SCI w/ Poly$148,300 to $266,900
Cloud Systems Engineer$148,300 to $266,900
Principal Project Manager - Highway Design/Construction - Transportation$148,300 to $266,900
Program Manager – Construction Management Services (CMS)$148,300 to $266,900
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Software Engineer, Lead (this listing) | $148,300 - $266,900 |
| Senior M&S Software Developer | $148,300 - $266,900 |
| Senior AFSIM Engineer - TS/SCI | $148,300 - $266,900 |
| Senior Platform DevOps Engineer - TS/SCI w/ Poly | $148,300 - $266,900 |
| Cloud Systems Engineer | $148,300 - $266,900 |
| Principal Project Manager - Highway Design/Construction - Transportation | $148,300 - $266,900 |
| Program Manager – Construction Management Services (CMS) | $148,300 - $266,900 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-28
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US - MD, Aberdeen
Salary Range: $148,300.00 - $266,900.00
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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