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Senior R&D Software Developer Jobs in Albany, NY

Software Developer Senior (COBOL)

Albany, NY · Hybrid

$97.97K - $120.75K/yr

No SOFTWARE DEVELOPER SENIOR (COBOL) Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Developer ... NCPDP D.0 * Required Skills and Abilities: * Strong interpersonal and communication skills to ...

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Software Developer in Niskayuna, NY. A DOE L ... Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) * Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) * Short Term ...

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Software Developer in Niskayuna, NY. A DOE L ... Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) * Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) * Short Term ...

Software Engineering Job Qualifications: Skills: Cobol Mainframe, Java Tools, JCL, SQL Tools ... Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) - HIPAA X12 5010 and NCPDP D.0 * Macro4/Insync DumpMaster and ...

Software Developer-Senior-W2

Albany, NY · On-site

$54.25 - $71.50/hr

SIRITECH SOLUTIONS CORP is seeking a Senior Software Developer to work independently and provide guidance to others. The role involves participating in use case analysis, developing solutions within ...

Senior Software Developer

Galway, NY

$55.25 - $73/hr

Working in a collaborative environment and along with the Development Manager, implement best Software Development practices. \n * You enjoy taking on technical challenges and getting to the root ...

Senior Software Developer

Galway, NY

$55.25 - $73/hr

\n \n \n \n \n We have a new contract position available with our client based in Galway. \n \n \n \n \n \n You will be joining a growing development team, working with the latest technologies and ...

Sr. COBOL Developer IBM Mainframe Albany, New York, 30 Months ITS 84 months of COBOL programming experience in an IBM Mainframe Environment utilizing TSO. 84 months of MVS JCL experience. 84 months ...

Software Developer - Java

Galway, NY

$58 - $74/hr

Follow best practices and guidance provided by the Senior developer \n * Include unit tests in the developed code. \n * Working within a CI \/ CD environment \n * Maintenance of existing and ...

Senior Software Engineer

Latham, NY · On-site

$118.40K - $156.10K/yr

Senior Software Engineer - GP Enterprise Solutions As a Senior Software Engineer at GPES, you'll manage the end-to-end lifecycle of a development projects, from local development and version control ...

Senior Software Engineer

Latham, NY · On-site

$118.40K - $156.10K/yr

Senior Software Engineer GP Enterprise Solutions As a Senior Software Engineer at GPES, you'll manage the end-to-end lifecycle of a development projects, from local development and version control ...

Senior Software Engineer

Latham, NY

$118.40K - $156.10K/yr

Senior Software Engineer - GP Enterprise Solutions As a Senior Software Engineer at GPES, you'll manage the end-to-end lifecycle of a development projects, from local development and version control ...

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How much do senior r&d software developer jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior r&d software developer in Albany, NY is $61.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52.02 and $68.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior R&D Software Developer vs Software Engineer?

AspectSenior R&D Software DeveloperSoftware Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field; experience in R&DBachelor's or higher in Computer Science or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch and development labs, innovation teamsDevelopment teams, product-focused environments
Industry UsageTech, manufacturing, research institutionsTech companies, startups, software firms
Common Search/ComparisonOften compared for R&D roles and advanced developmentMore general software development roles

The main difference is that a Senior R&D Software Developer focuses on innovative research, prototyping, and developing new technologies within R&D environments, often requiring specialized knowledge and experience. In contrast, a Software Engineer typically works on building, testing, and maintaining software products in production environments. Both roles require strong programming skills, but the Senior R&D role emphasizes research and experimentation.

What cities near Albany, NY are hiring for Senior R&D Software Developer jobs? Cities near Albany, NY with the most Senior R&D Software Developer job openings:
Infographic showing various Senior R&D Software Developer job openings in Albany, NY as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $127,484 per year, or $61.3 per hour.
Software Developer Senior (COBOL)

Software Developer Senior (COBOL)

GDIT

Albany, NY • Hybrid

$97.97K - $120.75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago


General Dynamics Information Technology rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 61 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

68th of 203 rated it services


Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Software Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cobol Mainframe, DB2, Health Care

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER SENIOR (COBOL)

Transform technology into opportunity as a Software Developer Senior at GDIT. Shape what's next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what's next for your engineering career.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Software Developer Senior, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the New York State Department of Heath Medicaid Management Information System. You will play a crucial role in supporting the eMedNY Systems Development, Application Development team. As a Software Developer Senior, you will be trusted to code functional programs and applications associated with the eMedNY program.

The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge of the COBOL programming language, CICS, DB2 and mainframe technologies, open systems interfaces and technologies. The ideal candidate will also have an analytical mindset and a keen eye for detail. The goal is to write "clean" and flawless code to produce fully functional software applications according to requirements and design.

Our offices are located at Corporate Woods in Albany, NY.

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

  • Perform analysis, design, development, testing, documentation, maintenance and support of complex applications and processes.
  • Meet eMedNY Program standards associated with specification development, coding, code review, unit and string testing, and related documentation.
  • Create appropriate documentation artifacts associated with the SDLC stage for review and approval.
  • Assist in preparing effort and duration estimates associated with systemic enhancements.
  • Assist in production and other support activities and resolve issues that may arise.
  • Stay abreast of industry technical and development trends and remain current with standards.
  • Keep abreast of competitor products and industry trends.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Software Developer Senior must have:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related discipline
  • Required Experience:
    • 5+ years of IT experience
    • 5+ years of COBOL, CICS and DB2
  • Required Technical Skills:
    • COBOL, CICS and DB2
    • Structured Query Language (SQL)
    • Mainframe technologies and open systems interfaces and technologies
    • Knowledge and experience with NYS MMIS or other Healthcare
    • Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) - HIPAA X12 5010 and NCPDP D.0
  • Required Skills and Abilities:
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to communicate with customers, support personnel, application development personnel and management
    • Ability to work in a team environment with multiple team members, as well as productively as an individual.
    • Ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines with a strong attention to detail required
  • Preferred Skills:
    • IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS)
    • Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE)
    • Java (multithreaded programming)
    • Java Message Service (JMS)
    • Java Unit Testing Framework (JUnit)
    • Spring Framework (Core, Boot, Batch, Data, REST)
    • Front-end frameworks like HTML/CSS/JavaScript/jQuery, Angular JS
    • SOAP/RESTful Web Services
    • Apache Ant, Maven
    • XML Related Technologies - XSD, XPath, XSLT, etc.
    • Eclipse IDE
    • Linux
    • Knowledge of Agile Scrum methodology
    • Knowledge of Atlassian Jira and Confluence, or similar tools
  • Location: Hybrid


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

The likely salary range for this position is $97,968 - $120,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA NY Albany

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence community. Its 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. The company operates across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber, and application development.

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