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Federal Government Software Engineer Jobs in Delaware

$120 - $170/hr

Software Engineer III - Java / Transformative AI/LLMJob Information * Job Identification 210751624 ... government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and ...

Java AWS Software Engineer III

Newark, DE · On-site

$51 - $70/hr

As Software Engineer III at JPMorgan Chase within Commercial & Investment Bank - Post Trade ... government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and ...

Java AWS Software Engineer III

Newark, DE · On-site

$50.50 - $69.50/hr

As Software Engineer III at JPMorgan Chase within Commercial & Investment Bank - Post Trade ... government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and ...

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Federal Government Software Engineer information

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How much do federal government software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for federal government software engineer in Delaware is $147,651.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120,100.00 and $173,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a federal government software engineer?

A Federal Government Software Engineer designs, develops, and maintains software systems for government agencies. They work on secure, scalable, and mission-critical applications that support public services, defense, cybersecurity, and other national priorities. These engineers follow strict security and compliance guidelines, often collaborating with other government and contractor teams. The role may require knowledge of specific programming languages, cloud computing, and cybersecurity best practices. Security clearances may also be necessary, depending on the agency and project.

What do federal government software engineers do?

As a Federal Government Software Engineer, you may work on projects ranging from developing secure web applications and data management systems to maintaining legacy platforms or implementing new cloud solutions. Your responsibilities often include coding, system integration, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity guidelines. You might also participate in requirements analysis, testing, and deploying software solutions that serve the needs of both internal users and the public. The work environment is typically collaborative, structured, and mission-driven, with opportunities to contribute to impactful, large-scale initiatives.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a federal government software engineer?

To thrive as a Federal Government Software Engineer, you need a strong background in computer science, programming languages (such as Java, Python, or C++), and a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with government-specific software systems, cloud platforms, cybersecurity standards (like FedRAMP or FISMA), and security clearances is often required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills are crucial for collaborating with diverse stakeholders and managing complex projects. These abilities ensure the secure, reliable, and efficient development of software systems that support critical government operations.

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Infographic showing various Federal Government Software Engineer job openings in Delaware as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Part Time. Highlights an 74% In-person, and 26% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,651 per year, or $71 per hour.

Software Engineer III- SRE

JP Morgan Chase

Wilmington, DE • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 9 days ago


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7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 500 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

78th of 175 rated banks


Job description

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to take your software engineering career to the next level.

As a Software Engineer III at JPMorganChase within the Enterprise technology, Corporate technology team , you hold a leadership role in your team, demonstrate strong knowledge across multiple technical domains, and advise others on the technical and business issues facing them. Take lead and conduct design reviews, break up complex problems into digestible work for other engineers, act as a technical lead for medium to large-sized products, and provide advice and mentoring to other engineers. 
 

Job responsibilities

  • Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems
  • Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate reliability design and operational decisioning (e.g., incident/post-incident analysis and requirements traceability), validating outputs and handling operational data according to sensitivity and security requirements.
  • Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others
    Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems
  • Demonstrates a high level of technical expertise within one or more technical domains and proactively identifies and solves technology-related bottlenecks in your areas of expertise
  • Acts as the main point of contact during major incidents for your application and demonstrates the skills to identify and solve issues quickly to avoid financial losses
  • Leverages enterprise-authorized AI coding assist tools within the work environment to improve code quality, delivery speed, and productivity across complex deliverables (e.g., code generation/refactoring, unit test creation, documentation), while validating outputs through peer review, automated testing, and secure coding standards; contributes learnings and reusable patterns to improve broader team effectiveness.
  • Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle toolchain, including enterprise-authorized AI-assisted development and automation capabilities, to improve the value realized by automation.
  • Documents and shares knowledge within your organization via internal forums and communities of practice
  • Leads reuse-first adoption of AI-assisted reliability workflows across SDLC/toolchain practices (e.g., testing/validation automation and production readiness), ensuring traceability/auditability, resiliency, and security controls.
  • Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts plus 5 years of applied experience
  • Proficiency in reliability, scalability, performance, security, toil reduction and site reliability best practices with the ability to implement these practices within an application or platform
  • Demonstrated experience using enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment
  • Ability to set team practices for safe AI usage in operations
  • Fluency in at least one programming language such as (e.g., Python, Java Spring Boot, .Net, etc.)
  • Experience and exposure to observability tools and telemetry collection using tools such as Grafana, Dynatrace, Prometheus, Datadog, Splunk, etc.
  • Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery methods
  • Experience with troubleshooting common networking technologies and issues
  • Hands-on experience using enterprise-authorized AI-assisted software development tools within the work environment (e.g., for coding, test creation, troubleshooting, or documentation) with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate, validate, and refine AI-generated outputs for correctness, performance, and security.
  • Understanding of responsible AI use in engineering workflows, including data sensitivity considerations, secure handling of inputs/outputs, and adherence to resiliency and security expectations; ability to guide peers on safe and effective usage within team practices.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
 

  • Ability to identify and solve problems related to complex data structures and algorithms
  • Drive to self-educate and evaluate new technology
  • Ability to expand and collaborate across different levels and stakeholder groups
  • Practical cloud native experience
     
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. 

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

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