Software Application Developer

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Until 8/21/2026 3+ years exp First posted March 27, 2026 Last posted March 27, 2026
Job description

Job Title: Software Application Developer

Company: Altus Engineering

Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Salary: $90,000-$145,000 per year

Position Overview: We are seeking a Software Application Developer to support our DoD team working on highly visible projects utilizing leading edge technologies.

About Us: Founded in 2003, Altus Engineering is a Maryland small business providing professional engineering services to the Department of Defense and industry customers. These include high-quality software development services, system modeling and simulation, scientific research, and performing engineering analysis of combat systems and personnel vulnerabilities. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding professional and technical services through building and empowering teams that will continue to grow with us.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain software applications to meet project requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure successful delivery.
  • Debug, test, and optimize software to ensure performance and reliability.
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of new systems and features.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies to improve development processes.

Qualifications/Desired Skills:

Required Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Equivalent applicable experience can be considered in lieu of a 4-year degree
  • U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance.
  • Foundational programming knowledge and experience in:
  • Three (3) or more years of Object-Oriented Programming experience (e.g., C++, Java, PHP)
  • Three (3) or more years of Agile software development process experience
  • Three (3) or more years of web-based programming experience
  • Unix and Windows® operating systems experience
  • Oracle PL/SQL or SQL/mySQL programming experience
  • Experience working in Linux/Apache environments.
  • Exposure to varied Integrate Development Environments (IDEs) and development frameworks.
  • Understanding of Continuous Implementation/Continuous Development (CI/CD) processes.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms.

In addition to these skills, we also desire a candidate who has experience with the following:

What We Offer:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

If you enjoy intellectually challenging projects, love to code, and enjoy brainstorming with like-minded developers who are part of a highly skilled software development team then Altus may be for you!

About this role

Summary

Develop, test, and maintain software applications supporting defense projects.

Job title

Software Application Developer

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

defense

Location requirements

On-site at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, remote not mentioned.

Salary

$90k–$145k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

object-oriented programmingagileweb programmingunixsqllinuxapachecloud

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

object-oriented programmingagileweb developmentunixsql
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005, USA

On-site City