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Husch Blackwell Llp

Senior ServiceNow Developer

Madison, WI · On-site +1

$54.50 - $74.75/hr

The Senior ServiceNow Developer serves as a senior technical contributor for the ServiceNow platform, responsible for designing, building, and enhancing high quality solutions that support legal ...

Kanak Elite Services Inc

Senior CA-Gen Developer

Madison, WI · On-site

$55 - $72.50/hr

Senior CA-Gen Developer Onsite in Madison, WI 12+ month Video Interview Need local to Wisconsin candidate only with Wisconsin project. Top Skills & Years of Experience * 8+ years of experience with ...

SLIPSTREAM GROUP INC

Senior Research Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site +1

$105K - $144K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Research Engineer to join our Research & Innovation team. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, leading ...

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HTC Global Services Inc

Mobile Developer

Madison, WI · On-site

iOS/Andrroid Engineer Overview / Summary We are seeking a Mid-Senior Level Android Engineer to join our team in Madison. The ideal candidate will have strong experience developing Android ...

HTC Global Services

Mobile Developer

Madison, WI · On-site

Mid to Senior Engineer-level experience. Location Madison What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance ...

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How much do senior developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior developer in Madison, WI is $62.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52.79 and $69.76 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 Madison, WI as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,399 per year, or $62.2 per hour.

Senior DevOps Analyst

Madison Gas and Electric Company

Madison, WI • Hybrid

$131K - $168K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Position Purpose

The Senior DevOps Analyst is responsible for leading the strategy, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization's DevOps platforms, infrastructure, leveraging AI functionality to increase productivity, and engineering toolsets. This role owns the DevOps roadmap, partnering with leadership to prioritize initiatives, evaluate emerging technologies, and drive adoption of modern software delivery practices across the enterprise.

Working closely with IT and business teams, this position designs and implements secure, scalable solutions including CI/CD pipelines, source control platforms, infrastructure automation, deployment orchestration, and developer tooling. The role helps teams automate processes, improve delivery efficiency, and adopt DevOps best practices.

A strong focus on security is essential, ensuring DevOps platforms, processes, and automation solutions align with enterprise security standards and secure-by-design principles. The role also contributes to governance and SDLC practices for emerging technologies, including AI-assisted development and AI-enabled solutions.

Core Responsibilities

Note: This is not an all-inclusive listing.

  • DevOps strategy and roadmap: Lead DevOps best practices, maintain the DevOps roadmap, and help development teams mature their use of modern development tools and processes.
  • Azure DevOps and GitHub enablement: Support and maintain Azure DevOps tools, automations, pipelines, and related processes. Help development groups establish repositories, adopt GitHub, and improve their development workflows.
  • CI/CD and automation: Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines that enable reliable application deployment. Identify opportunities to automate development, testing, deployment, and operational processes.
  • AI and emerging technology adoption: Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies in AI, automation, and DevOps to improve system capabilities and developer productivity. Partner with product and development teams to responsibly leverage AI functionality in development processes and production systems.
  • AI agent platform, SDLC, and governance: Help establish and lead the lifecycle for AI agents, including platform ownership, SDLC practices, standards, security, compliance, and governance for users developing and deploying AI agents.
  • Observability and operational reliability: Ensure systems are supported by appropriate logging, monitoring, and alerting practices, including solutions tailored to AI-enabled and distributed systems.
Behavioral Competencies

(Note: These are in addition to MGE's Core Competencies)

  • Manages Complexity - Navigates sophisticated technical environments and ambiguous AI challenges effectively.
  • Drives Results - Consistently delivers high-quality, scalable solutions in fast-paced environments.
  • Collaborates - Builds strong partnerships across engineering, data science, and business teams.
  • Instills Trust - Gains credibility through technical expertise and reliable execution.
  • Strategic Mindset - Anticipates future AI/technology trends and aligns solutions with long-term objectives.
Skills
  • Advanced proficiency in cloud platforms (Azure)
  • Strong experience with CI/CD tools (Azure Pipelines, GitHub Actions, etc.)
  • Experience with AI-assisted development tooling (GitHub Copilot)
  • Experience with AI frameworks (Copilot Studio)
  • Knowledge of LLMs, agent frameworks, and prompt orchestration
  • Proficiency in infrastructure as code (Terraform)
  • Strong scripting/programming skills (PowerShell, Python, etc.)
  • Advanced knowledge in DevSecOps and implementing secure SDLC practices and tools (GitHub Advanced Security, SonarQube, etc.)
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field required
  • Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer Expert, AI/ML certifications)
Experience
  • 7+ years of experience in DevOps
  • 2+ years of experience supporting AI systems in production environments
  • Demonstrated experience with agent-based systems, LLM deployment, or advanced automation frameworks preferred
Work Location
  • This hybrid role is based at our Madison, WI headquarters. While three days onsite is the minimum, team collaboration and business needs may require additional in-office presence.

Pre-employment will require satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.
We are an AA/EOE employer and consider all qualified candidates without regard to protected status.

Employment Type: Full time

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