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Senior COTS Developer

$55.75 - $73.75/hr

Good experience in a COTS products (such as COGNOS, CRM, IVR, Oracle E-Business * Suite, IBM DataStage, IBM Watson Analytics, Salesforce, PEGA, MuleSoft, Document * Management Tools (FileNet ...

Job#: 3029048 COTS Implementation Engineer Location: Falls Church, Virginia (Remote) Employment Type: Contract Role Overview We are seeking a Senior COTS Implementation Engineer / Deployment Systems ...

Computer Technologies Consultants (CTC) is seeking a Senior COTS Integrator to support the Intelligence Community in Annapolis Junction, MD. This is a full time on-site position on a stable prime ...

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How much do cots jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for cots in the United States is $88,069.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $95,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) products?

COTS stands for Commercial Off-The-Shelf products, which are ready-made software or hardware solutions that are available for purchase by the general public. Unlike custom-built systems, COTS products are designed to be easily integrated into existing environments with minimal customization. Organizations often use COTS solutions to save time and reduce costs associated with in-house development. They are widely used in various industries for their reliability, vendor support, and quick deployment capabilities.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working with Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solutions, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals working with COTS solutions often encounter challenges related to integration with existing systems, limited customization options, and ensuring ongoing compatibility with future updates. Addressing these challenges typically involves thorough requirements analysis before selection, engaging in robust testing phases, and fostering close collaboration with both internal stakeholders and COTS vendors. Building strong vendor relationships and keeping up-to-date with product changes are also critical for effective long-term management of COTS products.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) Software Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a COTS Software Specialist, you need expertise in software integration, requirements analysis, and a solid understanding of IT systems, often supported by a degree in computer science or information technology. Familiarity with enterprise systems (like ERP, CRM), scripting languages, and certifications such as CompTIA or vendor-specific credentials are commonly required. Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills help professionals excel in adapting COTS solutions to specific organizational needs. These skills ensure efficient deployment, customization, and support of commercial software, maximizing its value and minimizing business disruptions.

What is the difference between Cots vs CNC Operator?

AspectCotsCNC Operator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some certifications in manufacturingHigh school diploma; technical training or certification in CNC machining
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, assembly linesMachine shops, manufacturing facilities
Industry UsageCommon in furniture, healthcare, and electronics industriesPrimarily in metalworking, aerospace, and automotive industries

While Cots (components or parts) are used across various industries, CNC Operators specifically work with computer-controlled machines to produce precise parts. Understanding the difference helps in job searches and industry comprehension.

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Infographic showing various Cots job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,069 per year, or $42.3 per hour.
Senior COTS Developer

$55.75 - $73.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

Job Title - Senior Developer
Job Location - Remote
Duration - 3+ months
Job Summary:
The purpose of this position is to work with internal partners to support technology decisions to transform software development, increase developer productivity and improve solution delivery timeline to our customers.
Responsibilities:
  • Work with Product teams to develop highly scalable, flexible and resilient software solutions to accelerate the delivery timeline of our solutions.
  • Partner with our system architects and product owners to re-architect our products to enable deployment on server less containerized cloud frameworks.
  • Key participant in the development and transformation effort to increase developer productivity and improve solution delivery timeline to our customers.
  • Ensure our products and solutions are code quality, application security, accessibility, and 508 compliant.
  • Conduct code reviews and ensure the code written complies with the Company's standard and best practices and provide improvement feedback to developers.
  • Support new talent acquisitions, onboard and train staff on Company development tools, process and standards.
  • Support Business Development effort (e.g. respond to RFP technical requirements, estimate development effort, support demonstration etc.)
  • Works with clearly defined guidelines to support system design, develop and implement new templates and maintain or modify existing templates as required.
  • Works collaboratively with Development team and Business Analysis team to understand system design and function.
  • Develops templates per the system design and coding standards under minimal supervision and performs unit testing.
  • Analyzes code to review errors and participates in review sessions.
  • Create and maintain artifacts as needed by the project.
  • Effectively communicate technical impact, root cause, and corrective actions to team leads and management.
  • Perform gap analysis and impact of system software changes.
  • Works on Proof of Concepts and new initiatives
  • Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.

Required Qualifications
  • Requires a BS In Computer Science or related discipline and 5+ years of software development experience.
  • Knowledge of troubleshooting technical issues with standard or custom programs
  • Good Understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC)
  • Experience with agile development methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Ability to work well in teams
  • Highly organized with strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Adaptable to project and task changes, ability to multitask
  • Ability to work within project plans and meet deadlines
  • Demonstrates analytical skills and thinking If you have experience with the Healthcare domain, it would be "a plus"
  • Good experience in a COTS products (such as COGNOS, CRM, IVR, Oracle E-Business
  • Suite, IBM DataStage, IBM Watson Analytics, Salesforce, PEGA, MuleSoft, Document
  • Management Tools (FileNet, SharePoint), Oracle SOA, Pitney Bowes - EngageOne, EDIFECS - XEngine)
  • Good experience in implementing end-to-end solutions using a COTS product
  • Good experience in providing solutions to complex problems using customizations of COTS tools
  • Good experience integrating COTS solutions with large scale web applications and relational databases
  • Good working with single sign-on (SSO) integration for enterprise applications
  • Good experience understanding of integrating applications with identity and access management (IAM) tools
  • Good experience in identifying security issues with tools and resolving security
  • vulnerabilities for web applications
  • Good experience in design and implementation of COTS tools
  • Good experience in both functional and technical details of COTS tools
  • Good experience in overseeing implementation of any COTS products
  • Good experience in escalations with third-party vendors for resolutions
  • Good experience in training resources with various COTS tools
  • Good experience understanding of application security and architecture
  • Good experience creating both functional and technical COTS documentation
  • Good experience configuring application code on-premise and cloud infrastructure (such as
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS), Oracle Cloud, IBM cloud)