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Database Developer

Ashburn, VA Β· Hybrid

$100K - $125K/yr

Experience with Agile methodology and use of Jira for tracking * Must be willing to learn DB2 if ... Offered salary is based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements ...

Database Developer

Ashburn, VA Β· On-site +1

$100K - $125K/yr

Experience with Agile methodology and use of Jira for tracking * Must be willing to learn DB2 if ... Offered salary is based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements ...

Java Application Developer

Ashburn, VA Β· On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

Experience working in an Agile team development environment using Jira or a similar tool ... Offered salary is based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements ...

Database Developer

Ashburn, VA Β· On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

Experience with Agile methodology and use of Jira for tracking * Must be willing to learn DB2 if ... Offered salary is based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements ...

Java Application Developer

Ashburn, VA Β· On-site +1

$90K - $130K/yr

Experience working in an Agile team development environment using Jira or a similar tool ... Offered salary is based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements ...

Java Application Developer

Ashburn, VA Β· Hybrid

$90K - $130K/yr

Experience working in an Agile team development environment using Jira or a similar tool ... Offered salary is based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements ...

Sr Project Engineer

Tampa, FL Β· On-site

$93K - $121K/yr

Provide inputs to Business Development in support of new business opportunities Review contractual ... as JIRA, Microsoft Project and Teams Provide program/project briefings and status updates to ...

Sr Project Engineer

Tampa, FL

$93K - $121K/yr

Provide inputs to Business Development in support of new business opportunities Review contractual ... Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Flight testing RC Aircraft or UAS JIRA task management

Sr Project Engineer

Tampa, FL Β· On-site

$93K - $121K/yr

Provide inputs to Business Development in support of new business opportunities Review contractual ... as JIRA, Microsoft Project and Teams Provide program/project briefings and status updates to ...

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How much do contractual jira developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for contractual jira developer in the United States is $60.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54.57 and $71.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contractual Jira Developer vs Contract Jira Administrator?

AspectContractual Jira DeveloperContract Jira Administrator
Primary RoleDevelops and customizes Jira plugins, workflows, and integrationsManages and maintains Jira instances, user permissions, and configurations
Required SkillsJira API, scripting, plugin development, JavaJira administration, user management, troubleshooting
CertificationsJira Software Administrator, Atlassian Certified DeveloperJira Administrator Certification, Atlassian Certified Admin
Work EnvironmentSoftware development teams, project management toolsIT support, project management, operations teams

While both roles involve working with Jira, a Contractual Jira Developer focuses on customizing and developing Jira features, whereas a Contract Jira Administrator manages and maintains Jira systems. The developer role requires coding skills and API knowledge, while the administrator role emphasizes system configuration and user management.

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Infographic showing various Contractual Jira Developer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $124,843 per year, or $60 per hour.

Associate Software (Full-Stack) Developer

Washington, DC β€’ On-site

$85K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain full-stack features for the SCIPR web application

  • Build and enhance front-end components using React to deliver intuitive, data-rich user experiences

  • Develop backend services and APIs using Python


Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking a high-potential, early-career Associate Software Engineer to support the continued development ofΒ theΒ Supply Chain Illumination and Program RiskΒ (SCIPR) application. SCIPR isΒ a mission-critical, government-owned application delivering supply chain risk visibility and decision support acrossΒ multiple government entities. This role sits at the intersection of data engineering, full-stack development, and mission analytics, with direct impact on national security and industrial base resilience. This position is located in Orlando, FL (preferred), and or DC Metro Area (considered).Β 

You will operate in an agile product environment, contributing to a modern web-based platform that integrates diverse data sources, applies risk scoring across DoD taxonomies, and delivers actionable insights to senior defense stakeholders.Β 


What will you do?
  • Design, develop, and maintain full-stack features for the SCIPR web applicationΒ 

  • Build and enhance front-end components using React to deliver intuitive, data-rich user experiencesΒ 

  • Develop backend services and APIs using PythonΒ Β 

  • Integrate structured and unstructured data sources to support supply chain risk analyticsΒ 

  • Collaborate within an Agile/Scrum team using Jira for backlog management and sprint executionΒ 

  • Maintain code quality, version control, and CI/CD pipelines using GitLabΒ 

  • Support data modeling and visualization efforts aligned to DoD risk taxonomiesΒ 

  • Participate in requirements refinement, sprint planning, and technical design discussionsΒ 

  • Contribute to documentation required forΒ Risk Management Framework (RMF)Β alignment and auditabilityΒ 


Do you have what it takes?

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical fieldΒ 

  • 1-5 years of relevant experience (internships, academic projects, or early professional experience may be considered)Β 

  • Proficiency in Python for backend developmentΒ 

  • Experience building front-end applications using React (or similar modern JS frameworks)Β 

  • Familiarity with Git-based version control (GitLab preferred)Β 

  • Exposure to Agile development practices and tools such as JiraΒ 

  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate in a fast-paced, mission-driven environmentΒ 

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or DoD platforms such as DENIX/COSMOS equivalents)Β 

  • Exposure to data analytics, data pipelines, or visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or D3.js)Β 

  • Basic competency in Bash scripting and Linux environments, including command-line operations and file system navigationΒ 

  • Familiarity with web application deployment usingΒ Docker and Docker Compose, or equivalent containerization toolsΒ 

  • Understanding of efficient design principles in web applications, includingΒ lazy loading, optimized rendering and asset managementΒ 

  • Solid understanding of time complexity and computational efficiency, especially when handling large datasets or data pipelines.Β 

  • Understanding of supply chain, logistics, or risk modeling conceptsΒ 

  • Experience working in or supporting DoD or federal programsΒ 

  • Familiarity with security practices aligned to RMF orΒ National Institute of Standard and Technology (NIST)Β frameworksΒ 

What Sets This Role ApartΒ 

  • Mission Impact: Directly supports DoD supply chain resilience and readinessΒ 

  • Growth Opportunity: High visibility with senior stakeholders; strong upward mobility into senior engineering, product, or analytics rolesΒ 

  • Modern Tech Stack: Work with contemporary tools across full-stack development, data integration, and analyticsΒ 

  • Agile Environment: True product-oriented development with influence over backlog prioritization and feature deliveryΒ 

  • Strategic Exposure: Opportunity to contribute to a flagship capability aligned with national-level supply chain initiativesΒ 

Ideal Candidate ProfileΒ 

You are a technically grounded, intellectually curious developer who wants to apply your skills to meaningful problems. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, eager to learn, and motivated by building solutions that drive real-world outcomes,Β not just writing code

VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $85,000-$115,000 which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical fieldΒ 

  • 1-5 years of relevant experience (internships, academic projects, or early professional experience may be considered)Β 

  • Proficiency in Python for backend developmentΒ 

  • Experience building front-end applications using React (or similar modern JS frameworks)Β 

  • Familiarity with Git-based version control (GitLab preferred)Β 

  • Exposure to Agile development practices and tools such as JiraΒ 

  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate in a fast-paced, mission-driven environmentΒ 

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or DoD platforms such as DENIX/COSMOS equivalents)Β 

  • Exposure to data analytics, data pipelines, or visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or D3.js)Β 

  • Basic competency in Bash scripting and Linux environments, including command-line operations and file system navigationΒ 

  • Familiarity with web application deployment usingΒ Docker and Docker Compose, or equivalent containerization toolsΒ 

  • Understanding of efficient design principles in web applications, includingΒ lazy loading, optimized rendering and asset managementΒ 

  • Solid understanding of time complexity and computational efficiency, especially when handling large datasets or data pipelines.Β 

  • Understanding of supply chain, logistics, or risk modeling conceptsΒ 

  • Experience working in or supporting DoD or federal programsΒ 

  • Familiarity with security practices aligned to RMF orΒ National Institute of Standard and Technology (NIST)Β frameworksΒ 

What Sets This Role ApartΒ 

  • Mission Impact: Directly supports DoD supply chain resilience and readinessΒ 

  • Growth Opportunity: High visibility with senior stakeholders; strong upward mobility into senior engineering, product, or analytics rolesΒ 

  • Modern Tech Stack: Work with contemporary tools across full-stack development, data integration, and analyticsΒ 

  • Agile Environment: True product-oriented development with influence over backlog prioritization and feature deliveryΒ 

  • Strategic Exposure: Opportunity to contribute to a flagship capability aligned with national-level supply chain initiativesΒ 

Ideal Candidate ProfileΒ 

You are a technically grounded, intellectually curious developer who wants to apply your skills to meaningful problems. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, eager to learn, and motivated by building solutions that drive real-world outcomes,Β not just writing code

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