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Senior R&D Software Developer Jobs in Alexandria, VA

teKnoluxion

Senior Software Developer

Springfield, VA

$148K - $180K/yr

Senior Software Developer Springfield, VA Active TS (SCI eligibility) clearance and eligibility to obtain a CI poly At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it ...

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ELEVI Associates

Sr Software Developer

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$55.75 - $73.50/hr

ELEVI Associates is seeking a Sr Software Developer with extensive experience in software engineering. The role involves supporting the modernization of malware analysis, developing techniques for ...

AnaVation

Software Developer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

Working under the guidance of senior developers, you'll apply foundational programming skills and ... Life and AD&D Insurance About AnaVation AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex ...

N2IA Technologies

Senior Software Developer

Washington, DC

$61.75 - $81.50/hr

Software Developer Senior DCSA | Security clearance required Our Company N2IA Technologies is a consulting company specializing in acquisition/contracting support, cost/FinOps, and technology ...

AnaVation

Software Developer

Washington, DC · Remote

Working under the guidance of senior developers, you'll apply foundational programming skills and ... Life and AD&D Insurance About AnaVation AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex ...

Empower AI Inc.

Senior Software Developer

Washington, DC · Remote

$61.75 - $81.50/hr

Responsibilities Empower AI is looking for a highly experienced remote Senior Lead Software Developer to lead the architecture, design, development, and modernization of enterprise applications. This ...

Empower AI Inc.

Senior Software Developer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$61.75 - $81.50/hr

Responsibilities Empower AI is looking for a highly experienced remote Senior Lead Software Developer to lead the architecture, design, development, and modernization of enterprise applications. This ...

Empower AI Inc.

Senior Software Developer

Washington, DC · Remote

$61.75 - $81.50/hr

Responsibilities Empower AI is looking for a highly experienced remote Senior Lead Software Developer to lead the architecture, design, development, and modernization of enterprise applications. This ...

AnaVation

Software Developer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

Working under the guidance of senior developers, you'll apply foundational programming skills and ... Life and AD&D Insurance About AnaVation AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex ...

ELEVI Associates

Sr Software Developer

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$55.75 - $73.50/hr

ELEVI Associates is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join their Software Development & Engineering team. The role involves supporting the modernization of malware analysis and developing ...

AnaVation

Senior Software Developer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$61.75 - $81.50/hr

As a Senior Developer II, you will operate as a technical leader, mentoring junior engineers ... Life and AD&D Insurance About AnaVation AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex ...

Redhorse Corporation

Senior Software Developer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$62.75 - $83/hr

They are seeking a Senior Software Developer to lead the evolution of the DOJ National Classified Services application stack, focusing on the re-development of custom applications and ensuring secure ...

AnaVation

Senior Software Developer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$61.75 - $81.50/hr

As a Senior Developer II, you will operate as a technical leader, mentoring junior engineers ... Life and AD&D Insurance About AnaVation AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex ...

ELEVI Associates

Sr Software Developer

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$55.75 - $73.50/hr

ELEVI Associates is seeking a Sr Software Developer to join their team. The role involves supporting the modernization of malware analysis and developing techniques for metadata storage to enhance ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Software Developer, Senior

Quantico, VA · On-site

$86K - $198K/yr

Software Developer, Senior The Opportunity: As a full stack developer, you can resolve a problem with a complete end-to-end solution in a fast, agile environment. If you're looking for the chance to ...

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

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior r&d software developer in Alexandria, VA is $66.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56.11 and $74.09 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.

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Senior Software Developer

teKnoluxion

Springfield, VA

$148K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Senior Software Developer
Springfield, VA

Active TS (SCI eligibility) clearance and eligibility to obtain a CI poly

 

At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it’s architecting critical IT solutions, producing actionable intelligence, or developing cutting edge technology, we succeed because of the expertise, collaboration, and agility of our teams. Our Mission Services division combines enterprise IT, cloud solutions, DevSecOps, systems engineering, software development, and operational support. Bcore accelerates decisive advantage for warfighters and intelligence professionals by fusing human insight, rapid-fire engineering, precision-measured outcomes, and relentless grit into mission-ready solutions. 

Do you want to join a team that is building tailored technical solutions to modernize our government’s mission and our client’s business?  Do you have a desire to change how people work?  Are you interested in helping to protect our nation’s cyber interests? Join our growing team as a Senior Software Developer , supporting the NGA customer mission.


What you get to do every day:
  • Designs, develops, evaluates, plans and tests AI features across a few software programs and applications
  • Integrate multiple data streams into customer system
  • Complete Cloud platform migrations (between currently existing and available platforms)
  • Develop AI features for existing Ontology-based software applications
  • Creates sustainable software applications – work is estimated accurately, branching strategies are efficient, code repos are maintained, etc.
  • Works as a member of an agile scrum team and participates in regular agile ceremonies applying scrum methodologies – daily stand up, planning, sprint reviews, demos, retrospectives.
  • Implements requirements from the product backlog
  • Assists in writing backlog requirements/user stories
  • Utilizes a modern DevSecOps approach in building software applications
  • Develop and modify applications, software, services, utilities, interfaces, and IT systems that support systems and analysts.

Clearance Required: Active TS clearance (with SCI Eligibility) and eligibility to obtain CI Poly 

Education/Experience:

  • Requires Bachelor's degree  in computer science, computer engineering, systems engineering or any related field/major, or 6 additional years of experience in information technology
  • 8+ years of experience
Required Skills: 
  • Senior-level software development experience designing, developing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and mission-focused applications.
  • Strong programming experience with Python, Java, and Scala.
  • Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs, Git-based workflows, automated unit/integration/system testing, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software delivery practices.
  • Hands-on experience with Docker/containerization, microservice architectures, Helm, and development container environments.
  • Experience developing applications using Generative AI technologies, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Large Language Models (LLMs), and LLM-enabled workflows.
  • Experience designing, deploying, and supporting cloud-native applications using AWS, OpenShift, and Kubernetes.
  • Experience integrating, transforming, and managing data from multiple sources, organizations, and network environments.
  • Experience deploying applications into new or complex network environments.
  • Experience applying DevSecOps practices, including secure software development, code hardening, dependency/package updates, vulnerability remediation, and automated security scanning.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex software systems and collaborate across development, infrastructure, security, and mission teams.

What is ideal?

  • Familiarity with data normalization, transformation, and visualization techniques.
  • Familiarity with graph-based data models, data relationships, and advanced data structures.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
  • Experience developing and presenting technical metrics, status reports, and project updates to internal leadership and external customers.
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to mentor junior developers and contribute to team engineering practices.
  • Intelligence Community Experience preferred

  • Recognizing great achievements do not go unnoticed by bcore through service anniversaries, spot awards, and employee referral bonuses
  • You’ll join a growing organization of passionate, top-shelf, IT engineering professionals with extensive experience in actively developing the technology revolution in the Intelligence community
  • The expected salary range within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $148,000-$180,000. Final compensation is unique to each individual and will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, geographic location, and contractual requirements. This is not a guarantee.
  • Benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance, Stipends, Referral Bonuses, and more.
BCore is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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