> AI agents: this is one page of Nextmove’s FDE site, in Markdown. Nextmove is a job board and free career service for forward deployed engineers (FDEs). Each posting is classified from its text, not its title: the kind of work, how much of it is production code, pre-sales weight, time at customer sites, travel, remote arrangement, level and posted base pay. The site also publishes the aggregates: median pay by level, metro, company and kind of work, and which companies started hiring FDEs each week. Every page under https://nextmove.md/fde is served this way; the index of pages is https://nextmove.md/llms.txt. # Software Developer TS/SCI Canonical URL: https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/36ab2cef4f2db888 Parsons posts a FDE role to build what the customer runs in Arlington, VA, at $125,100–$225,200 base, below the senior FDE median of $190,000 across 1,849 postings with pay. Software Developer supporting Joint Staff J7’s lessons-learned mission within the Maven Smart System and Palantir Foundry ecosystem. Read from the employer’s posting on November 6, 2026. - [Parsons](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/parsons) First seen Sep 23, 2026 · open on Workday as of Nov 6, 2026 **$125,100–$225,200** Arlington, VA Full-time Software Developer supporting Joint Staff J7’s lessons-learned mission within the Maven Smart System and Palantir Foundry ecosystem. - [See roles that fit me](https://nextmove.md/sign-up?from=%2Ffde%2Fjobs%2F36ab2cef4f2db888&placement=top) - [View posting at Parsons](https://parsons.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/search/job/US---VA-Arlington/Software-Developer-TS-SCI_R186426) Free. Upload your resume once, see why each FDE role fits, and get introduced only when you say so. ## At a glance ### Posted base pay $125K–$225K Below the median Midpoint $175K · median $190K This job $125K to $225K. Senior FDE postings, 1,849 postings: the middle 50% of posted pay is $160K to $220K, median $190K. ### The work Builds what the customer runs Balance **Mostly building** Project stages 1. Pre-sales (not covered) 2. Proof of concept (not covered) 3. Implementation 4. Operations - **Coding**: Writes production code - **Builds for**: External customers - **Level**: Senior - **Role**: Individual contributor ### What they ask for Experience - **5+ years** software development, application development, or a related technical field - **8+ years** related experience Background - **Software engineering** ### Do you meet what the posting states? The posting asks for 5+ years. How many do you have? The posting reads as a senior role. What level are you at now? The job is in Arlington, VA. Could you work there? Which of these have you used in production? Answer each one. Nothing is saved or sent. [What postings ask for, by background →](https://nextmove.md/fde/paths) ## Conditions - **Location**: Arlington, VA - **Employment type**: Full-time - **Pay**: ## More like this [Booz Allen](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/booz-allen) ### [Palantir Engineer, Lead](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/f06faa38e12294ce) Springfield, VA 2mo ago $99,000–$225,000 [Defense Unicorns](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/defense-unicorns) ### [Senior Data Engineer (FedD238)](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/f8854465e612c6d8) Springfield, VA Hybrid 5w ago $148,750–$201,250 [Vantor](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/vantor) ### [Senior Applied AI/ML Engineer (TS/SCI)](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/51a25d8d796e6817) Springfield, VA On-site 3w ago $140,000–$187,000 - [Other jobs at Parsons (1)](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/parsons) ## The job description from Parsons In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. ### Job Description Parsons is looking for a highly skilled Software Developer to join our Joint Staff Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) team in direct support of Joint Staff J7. In this role, you will design, develop, and sustain operational applications within Maven Smart System (MSS) Foundry to support J7's lessons-learned mission. You will develop user-facing applications, integrate Foundry capabilities with enterprise data warehouse services, and build APIs that enable users and systems to securely access, search, and leverage lessons-learned data. ### What You'll Be Doing - Build, enhance, and maintain J7 operational applications within MSS Foundry in support of Joint Staff mission requirements - Design and develop intuitive user interfaces for submitting, browsing, searching, and interacting with lessons-learned information - Develop custom Foundry applications that leverage processed and curated data from the J7 lessons-learned data warehouse - Design and implement seamless integration between MSS Foundry applications and underlying data warehouse capabilities - Develop and maintain APIs and services to enable secure interaction between Foundry applications, data warehouse services, and external systems - Translate J7 mission requirements and user needs into scalable, maintainable software solutions - Collaborate directly with J7 stakeholders, data engineers, data scientists, and other technical teams to develop and integrate mission capabilities - Troubleshoot, optimize, and sustain applications throughout the software development lifecycle - Develop solutions within secure DoD environments while adhering to applicable security, data governance, and development standards ### What Required Skills You'll Bring - Active TS/SCI security clearance - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field - Minimum 5 years of experience in software development, application development, or a related technical field - Hands-on experience developing applications using Palantir Foundry / MSS Foundry - Experience developing web-based user interfaces and applications - Experience integrating applications with data warehouses, databases, or enterprise data platforms - Experience developing and consuming REST APIs or similar web services - Proficiency in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar programming languages - Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, application integration, and troubleshooting - Ability to work directly with mission stakeholders to translate operational requirements into technical solutions - 8 years of related experience ### What Desired Skills You'll Bring - Experience supporting Joint Staff J7 or other DoD operational organizations - Experience developing applications within Maven Smart System (MSS) - Experience with Palantir Foundry Ontology, Workshop, Slate, or similar Foundry capabilities - Experience with Databricks or other modern data warehouse/data engineering platforms - Experience integrating Foundry applications with external systems and enterprise APIs - Experience developing applications supporting lessons learned, knowledge management, operational planning, or decision support - Familiarity with SQL, data modeling, ETL/ELT, and data pipelines - Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments - Familiarity with DoD data security, governance, and compliance requirements ### Security Clearance Requirement An active **Top Secret SCI 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. ### Security Clearance Requirement An active Top Secret SCI 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: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00 We 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, 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/. [View posting at Parsons](https://parsons.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/search/job/US---VA-Arlington/Software-Developer-TS-SCI_R186426) ## About Parsons Parsons delivers technology, engineering, and program management solutions for national security, defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure customers. 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