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Senior R&D Software Developer Jobs in Birmingham, AL

Genuine Parts Company

Sr Software Developer

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$51 - $67.50/hr

Codes programming logic for new or existing solutions software or applications following design specifications put in place by senior software development staff and leadership. * Handles installation ...

Motion

Sr Software Developer

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$51 - $67.50/hr

Codes programming logic for new or existing solutions software or applications following design specifications put in place by senior software development staff and leadership. Handles installation ...

Fusion HCR

Sr Software Engineer (Java)

Birmingham, AL · Remote

$117K - $154K/yr

Senior Software Engineer Architect the Future of a $1B+ Revenue Engine Are you a master of modern ... Cloud & DevOps: Hands-on experience deploying/managing applications on GCP , paired with strong Git ...

Fusion HCR

Sr Software Engineer (Java)

Birmingham, AL · Remote

$117K - $154K/yr

Senior Software Engineer Architect the Future of a $1B+ Revenue Engine Are you a master of modern ... Cloud & DevOps: Hands-on experience deploying/managing applications on GCP , paired with strong Git ...

4pconsultinginc

Software Engineer IV

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$114K - $151K/yr

Position: Senior Software Engineer IV - AI / Azure Databricks {GC & US Citizen only} Location: 3535 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham AL 35243 Duration: 6 Months Client: Southern Nuclear Position ...

Vaco LLC

Senior Software Engineer (.Net)

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$114K - $151K/yr

Senior Software Engineer - .NET & Enterprise Systems About the Role We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join an enterprise technology team focused on building, maintaining, and modernizing ...

PNC Bank

Software Engineer Sr

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$114K - $151K/yr

As a Software Engineer Sr within PNC's Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Strongsville, OH, Cleveland, OH, Dallas, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Denver, CO, or Birmingham, AL. Job ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior r&d software developer in Birmingham, AL is $57.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.13 and $64.90 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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Infographic showing various Senior R&D Software Developer job openings in Birmingham, AL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,335 per year, or $57.9 per hour.

Sr Software Developer

Birmingham, AL • On-site

Genuine Parts Company
Retail • 10K+ employees
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$51 - $67.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Genuine Parts Company rating

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Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

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Job description

Software Engineer III
SUMMARY:
Under limited supervision, the Software Engineer III develops information systems by designing, developing, and installing increasingly complex software solutions, and testing This position improves operations by conducting systems analysis and recommending changes in policies and procedures with limited supervision. Software developer III begins to have more influence on more junior developers.
You must be eligible to work in the US without Visa Sponsorship
JOB DUTIES
  • Impact on one or more areas, functions or processes.
  • Designs and constructs moderately complex interfaces between ERP and legacy systems.
  • Provides production support of moderately complex applications in production by troubleshooting issues, proposing solutions, developing and testing fixes, and migrating solutions.
  • Uses back-end programming languages, as well as front-end script languages to optimize performance, scalability, and security.
  • Codes programming logic for new or existing solutions software or applications following design specifications put in place by senior software development staff and leadership.
  • Handles installation, configuration, development, workflow design, monitoring, and/or upgrade of assigned software products.
  • Maintains up-to-date records of issues with existing code.
  • Monitors quality and performance of applications through testing and maintenance.
  • Develops and maintains applications for business processes and systems.
  • Responsible for ensuring adherence to development best practices and standards of associate application developers and application developers within their immediate group and may be required to represent IT on particular projects.
  • Identifies opportunities for process and procedure enhancements and communicates them to other departments/areas to drive efficiency and customer service levels.
  • Suggests viable solutions to resolve issues with existing software.
  • Forecasts, models and utilizes advanced analytical tools.
  • Performs other assigned duties.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field and five (5) to eight (8) years of related experience; or equivalent combination.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
  • Manages multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
  • Possess the latest knowledge on new technology and computer systems.
  • Communicates complex procedures to other colleagues.
  • Understands the latest trends and their role in a commercial environment.
  • Pays close attention to detail and desires to probe further into data.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: None required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: No Supervisory Responsibility
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: No
COMPANY INFORMATION: Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
DISCLAIMER: This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.
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