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Entry Level Software Debugger Jobs in Columbia, MD

Junior DevOps Engineer

Falls Church, VA · On-site

$56.25 - $77/hr

... Entry Level Job Type Full-time Location CTAC HQ - Falls Church, VA 22042 US (Primary) Travel 0 ... Contribute back to project software to improve processes, reduce technical debt, and/or increase ...

CNO Developer 3

Hanover, MD · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... debugging and maintenance of hardware or software based CNO capabilities. * Ensure effective ... Relevant industry standard certifications such as Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP) or ...

CNO Developer 3

Hanover, MD · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... debugging and maintenance of hardware or software based CNO capabilities. * Ensure effective ... Relevant industry standard certifications such as Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP) or ...

... debugging and maintenance of hardware or software based CNO capabilities. * Ensure effective ... Relevant industry standard certifications such as Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP) or ...

Pega Certified System Architect (CSA)

Washington, DC · On-site

$81 - $99/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This entry-level role is ideal for candidates who want to earn their Pega CSA certification and are ... Perform unit testing, debugging, and defect resolution to ensure high-quality project deliverables.

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Systems Integration Consultant

Washington, DC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

This is an entry-level opportunity suitable for candidates with backgrounds in computer science ... Participate in system testing, debugging, and troubleshooting activities. * Collaborate with cross ...

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How much do entry level software debugger jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level software debugger in Columbia, MD is $104,066.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,500.00 and $119,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Software Debugger vs Entry Level Software Tester?

AspectEntry Level Software DebuggerEntry Level Software Tester
Required CredentialsBasic programming knowledge, understanding of debugging toolsBasic testing skills, knowledge of testing methodologies
Work EnvironmentDevelopment teams, coding environmentsQuality assurance teams, testing labs
Industry UsageSoftware development companies, tech firmsSoftware companies, QA service providers
Common Search IntentDifferences, roles, responsibilitiesEntry level testing roles, skills needed

While both roles are entry-level positions in software quality assurance, a Software Debugger primarily focuses on identifying and fixing bugs within code, often working closely with developers. A Software Tester, on the other hand, designs and executes tests to ensure software quality without necessarily fixing bugs. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers target the right roles based on their skills and career goals.

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What cities near Columbia, MD are hiring for Entry Level Software Debugger jobs?

Cities near Columbia, MD with the most Entry Level Software Debugger job openings:

Infographic showing various Entry Level Software Debugger job openings in Columbia, MD as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $104,066 per year, or $50 per hour.

Junior DevOps Engineer

CTAC

Falls Church, VA • On-site

$56.25 - $77/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago


Job description

Job Title
Junior DevOps Engineer
# of Hires Needed
2
Date Needed By
8/26/2026
Category
Information Technology
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Career Level
Entry Level
Job Type
Full-time
Location
CTAC HQ - Falls Church, VA 22042 US (Primary)
Travel
0 - 10%
Job Description
CTAC is seeking DevOps Engineers and Site Reliability Engineers to support one of our government contracts by ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems. The intent of this role is to work as a Site Reliability Engineer treating operations issues as software issues, primarily focused on creating automations to handle issues, and falling back to runbooks or documentation as necessary.
This role focuses on working within a team of engineers supporting a variety of applications that range from on-premises,cloud, and platform-as-a-service offerings. Individuals hired for this position will work as part of a cross-functional team supporting project teams associated with individual applications and groups of applications.
Primary responsibilities will include configuration and management of application monitoring, logging, and CI/CD systems. Additional tasks will include supporting compliance and maintenance of these applications as extension of application project teams. These tasks will be performed across a variety of technologies and tooling, with a primary focus on AWS cloud hosted applications or migration to AWS cloud, while maintaining systems on-premises as necessary.
This position is hybrid in-person and remote-work with in-person effort expected up to three days a week as part of team work days, planning, and prioritizing a backlog of tasks. Job location is primarily in Northern Virginia, with potential travel to client sites (Washington DC).
Key Responsibilities:
  • Support operations and maintenance of applications running on-premises and in the cloud.
  • Develop automated tooling and scripts to assist in reduction of manual effort in support of applications.
  • Contribute back to project software to improve processes, reduce technical debt, and/or increase visibility and monitoring.
  • Assist in debugging of applications, databases, and middleware across technologies, utilizing AI agents and code tooling to assist.
  • Configure monitoring, alerting, and notification tooling supporting cloud and on-premises applications.
  • Develop cloud-first applications, infrastructure as code, and tooling to improve business processes and/or reduce operations and maintenance efforts.
  • Support and maintain Identity Management Systems at federal client (Okta-based)

Job Requirements
  • 2+ years of experience in development and operations work, preferably supporting government systems
  • Strong experience in at least one programming language, preference for comfort in a variety of scripting, interpreted, and/or compiled languages
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Experience with tools for vulnerability scanning, monitoring, and incident response.
  • Ability to document technical processes and architectures clearly.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills.
  • Experience managing linux and windows servers in a hybrid environment
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience using AI tools to shorten development cycles and reference issues and solutions
  • AWS Cloud Certifications or similar
  • Experience with database management systems, such as: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, Sybase, etc

Clearance Required: Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
CTAC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor