Developer Jobs in Maryland
Developer jobs in Maryland concentrate in cybersecurity, defense contracting, federal IT modernization, and financial technology, with demand at every level from junior engineers to principal architects. Most openings cluster in the Baltimore metro, the Washington D.C. suburbs along the I-270 corridor, and Annapolis, where large employers like Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, and Northrop Grumman consistently hire across software, systems, and cloud disciplines. Full-stack development, cloud-native engineering, and DevSecOps are among the most sought-after specialties in the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About this position: Full Stack Developer in Silver Spring, MD, for Bering Dynamic Solutions, LLC
The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Wage/Salary Range: $100k – $120k
Applicants will be notified via email or phone within ten business days regarding application status.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- The ideal candidate will provide scientific, oceanographic, engineering and Geospatial Information System (GIS) application programming, system design, and system maintenance support services to ensure the efficient operation of computing resources.
- In this hands-on position, you will work collaboratively to architect, design, build, deliver, and enhance highly available, scalable, real-time systems. You will exercise your judgment in determining and recommending the best designs based on customer business objectives, timelines, and other resource constraints. You will participate in and/or direct major deliverable of projects through all aspects of the software development life cycle including scope and work estimation, architecture and design, coding, and unit testing.
- Develop new, enhance and maintain existing CO-OPS software applications, and adhere to the CO-OPS’s change management and governance procedures.
- Create new and maintain existing software applications in various programming languages, including Python, Java, JavaScript, Fortran, C/C++, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), CSS, shell scripting and related technologies, including charting tools such as Highcharts,GNU plot, Mapping API tools (Google Maps, Esri, Leaflet), Content Management System (i.e WordPress), ArcGIS, SQL, Single-Sign-on (i.e. ActivClient), and AWS technologies such as Elastic Beanstalk, S3, command line interfaces, etc.
- Collaborate with CO-OPS users to derive application requirements.
- Ability to port legacy systems to new operating systems, recommend improvements in application design to improve application performance and security, and provide accurate and reliable oceanographic data ingestion and dissemination services to ensure high data quality.
- Provide troubleshooting and operational support to ensure data availability and accuracy.
- Address bug fixes for related applications and optimize applications in the cloud.
- Support the software life cycle elements, including, but are not limited to
- requirement analysis
- design
- testing
- implementation
- documentation
- maintenance
- training
- Maintain consistency across the development, testing, and production environments, including the configuration libraries required for the specific scientific and GIS programming languages and technologies.
Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications
- Education Requirements: BS/BA degree and a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated IT development experience
- Level of Experience Requirements: 5 years of demonstrated IT development experience
- Develop, enhance and maintain existing CO-OPS software applications, and adhere to the CO-OPS’s change management and governance procedures.
- Experience with Agile Scrum methodology and working in a SecDevOps environment
- Experience working with containerized applications
- 3+ years’ experience developing cloud ready applications and/or experience migrating applications to the cloud, preferably with AWS.
- 2+ years of experience in one of the following: JAVA, JavaScript, Spring, Automated test tools.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in at least 2 of the following: React, Angular, HTML, CSS, bootstrap, JWT, JSON, NPM, Node.
- Proficient in JAVA, JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model
- Thorough understanding of React and Angular and its core principles
- 2+ years’ experience with Microservices/RESTful APIs
- Hands on experience with HTML/CSS/Bootstrap
- Hands on experience of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token (JWT)
- Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL
- Experience working with users to derive application requirements.
- Applicants selected will be subject to a government background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
- A knack for benchmarking and optimization is plus.
- AWS Developer or Solutions Architect certifications
- Experience with Google Cloud
Preferred
- N/A
Necessary Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Primarily working at a desk.
Work Environment
The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Hybrid position in office Tuesday, Wed. and Thursday
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.
DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements
- This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.
Additional Qualifying Factors
As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.
Shareholder Preference
BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.
Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in developer jobs across Maryland.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in at least one primary language such as Java, Python, or JavaScript
- Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies and version control systems like Git
- Active or obtainable U.S. security clearance for roles with federal defense contractors
- Demonstrated experience with DevSecOps practices or CI/CD pipeline tooling
Developer Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a developer in Maryland?
Maryland does not require a state-issued license for software developers, so entry hinges on education and demonstrated skill. Most Maryland employers look for a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or information systems, though strong portfolios and bootcamp credentials are accepted at many commercial firms. For roles tied to federal agencies or defense contractors, which represent a large share of Maryland's market, obtaining a security clearance early significantly expands your options.
How much do developers make in Maryland?
Developers in Maryland earn a median of about $138,680 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $87,690 for the lowest 10% to over $222,610 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire developers in Maryland?
Companies currently hiring developers in Maryland include Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and MANTECH, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Maryland's density of federal agencies, defense primes, and government IT contractors makes it one of the more active markets in the Mid-Atlantic for developers with security-clearance eligibility or public-sector experience.
Which Maryland cities have the most developer jobs?
Annapolis Junction, Bethesda, and Rockville account for the largest share of developer openings in Maryland. Baltimore anchors the commercial and healthcare IT market, while suburban corridors like Rockville, Bethesda, and Columbia are driven by federal agencies, intelligence community contractors, and the concentration of defense primes along I-270 that consistently post high volumes of software and systems engineering roles.
Are there remote developer jobs in Maryland?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 70% of developer openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how naturally the work translates to distributed environments. Commercial software engineering and cloud roles tend to offer the most flexibility, while positions tied to classified federal contracts or on-site government systems integration typically require in-person work at Maryland facilities.
How can I get hired as a developer in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing an associate or junior developer role at one of Maryland's many mid-size government IT contractors, which regularly hire for clearable entry-level positions and provide on-the-job training. Johns Hopkins Health System and the University System of Maryland hire junior developers for internal application and data teams. Building a public portfolio, contributing to open-source projects, and pursuing cloud certifications like AWS Certified Developer give candidates a measurable edge when competing for these roles.
Where can I find and apply to developer jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to developer jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your skills and experience, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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