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Fairstead ESC LLC

Senior Developer

Denver, CO

$56 - $74/hr

The Senior Developer, Affordable Housing, supports all aspects of affordable housing acquisitions, rehabilitation, and development (Section 8, Public Housing, LIHTC, etc.) in core markets across the ...

Fairstead ESC LLC

Senior Developer

Denver, CO · On-site

$180K - $200K/yr

The Senior Developer, Affordable Housing, supports all aspects of affordable housing acquisitions, rehabilitation, and development (Section 8, Public Housing, LIHTC, etc.) in core markets across the ...

Fairstead ESC LLC

Senior Developer

Denver, CO

$180K - $200K/yr

The Senior Developer, Affordable Housing, supports all aspects of affordable housing acquisitions, rehabilitation, and development (Section 8, Public Housing, LIHTC, etc.) in core markets across the ...

Sphinx Defense

Senior DevOps Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO · Hybrid

$160K - $195K/yr

ABOUT THE ROLE Sphinx is hiring a Senior DevOps Engineer to join our team, building the next generation of mission planning and command and control software for space communications programs. This ...

Sphinx Defense

Senior DevOps Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$160K - $195K/yr

As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will build the development and deployment infrastructure used by our Space Communications team, which provides infrastructure for a wide variety of US Government ...

KBR

Senior DevOps Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$115K - $173K/yr

Title: Senior DevOps Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the ...

KBR

Senior DevOps Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$115/hr

Title: Senior DevOps Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the ...

KBR, Inc.

Senior DevOps Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$115/hr

Title: Senior DevOps Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the ...

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Senior Developer 150002AR

Denver, CO

$56 - $74/hr

... Senior Developer Responsibilities Provide technical knowledge, analyze and develop complex end-to-end solutions. Code, test, identify, implement and document technical solutions Perform design and ...

Wolters Kluwer

Senior DevOps Engineer

Greenwood Village, CO

$131K - $169K/yr

As a Senior DevOps Engin eer , you will be a key technical contributor responsible for designing, implementing, and operating scalable, resilient infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines that support the ...

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How much do senior developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior developer in Colorado is $64.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55.10 and $72.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Developer vs Software Engineer?

AspectSenior DeveloperSoftware Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in CS or related field, experience, certificationsBachelor's or higher in CS or related field, certifications common
Work EnvironmentDevelopment teams, project-based work, collaborativeDesign, develop, test software across various industries
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, startups, enterprise firmsTech, finance, healthcare, and other sectors
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

While both Senior Developers and Software Engineers possess strong technical skills and often share similar educational backgrounds, Senior Developers typically focus more on leading projects, mentoring, and code quality within development teams. Software Engineers may have a broader scope, including system design and architecture, often working across multiple projects or platforms. The roles overlap significantly, but the Senior Developer role emphasizes leadership and hands-on coding expertise.

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Infographic showing various Senior Developer job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $135,015 per year, or $64.9 per hour.

Senior Developer

Fairstead ESC LLC

Denver, CO

$56 - $74/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

The Senior Developer, Affordable Housing, supports all aspects of affordable housing acquisitions, rehabilitation, and development (Section 8, Public Housing, LIHTC, etc.) in core markets across the US. The Senior Developer will report to executive leadership and their contributions will be used in the investment and management decisions of the company.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the lifecycle of multiple affordable housing development projects from initial underwriting, through closing to stabilization and8609s.
  • Demonstrate strong leadership and team-building qualities, mentoring junior staff and contributing to the continued growth and development of the team.
  • Makes substantial contributions to analysis that will inform the firm's investment decisions, prepare and present investment materials to executive leadership
  • Compilation of due diligence information including financial, market, site, and regulatory data.
  • Manage project proformas including budgets, schedules, , and underwriting assumptions.
  • Completion of applications and documentation necessary for debt and equity financing, property purchase and sale, and government subsidy renewal.
  • Involvement in contract negotiation and review of legal documentation for each project.
  • Validation and supportof budgets, assumptions, and proforma analysis.
  • Analyzing and comparing complex partnership agreements and cash flow waterfall
  • Build, coordinate and lead internal team members and external consultants through conceptual design and entitlements leading to construction documents.
  • Perform, coordinate and / or lead pre-development work such as preliminary architectural and engineering issues, zoning issues, local government, and community support.
  • Perform other related duties and support executive leadership as required.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in related field required, advanced degree is a plus
  • Ten (10) years of experience in real estate development and/or construction, preferably affordable housing or multi-family.
  • LIHTC, Section 8 and Public Housing development experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience managing and growing a small team a plus but not a requirement
  • Strong quantitative, financial analysis and modeling (excel) skills.
  • Exceptional research and writing abilities.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
  • Strong project management skills and follow-through.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize appropriately in a constantly changing environment and act with a sense of urgency and accountability.
  • Highly driven and values entrepreneurialism; works well within ambiguity.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Sound judgement.
  • Some travel required

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