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Senior R&D Software Developer Jobs in Birmingham, AL

GPC - Genuine Parts Company

Sr Software Developer

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$51 - $67.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Motion Industries is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our team. In this senior-level role, you will focus on developing and enhancing features within the Supply Chain domain of our ...

Motion

Software Developer

Birmingham, AL · On-site

... by senior software development staff and leadership. • Works on assignments with defined ... programming standards and policies are adhered to. • Offers more experienced system ...

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 ...

PNC Bank

Software Engineer Senior - AML Tech

Birmingham, AL

$55K - $172K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Software Engineer Sr within PNC's AML Technology organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; or Birmingham, AL. As a Software Engineer Sr, you may be ...

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 ...

GPC - Genuine Parts Company

Software Engineer III

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$54 - $72.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Software developer III begins to have more influence on more junior developers. JOB DUTIES * Impact ... senior software development staff and leadership. * Handles installation, configuration ...

PNC Bank

Software Engineer Sr

Birmingham, AL

$114K - $151K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

PNC Bank

Senior Software Engineer, Java

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$86K - $172K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

As a Senior Software Engineer, Java within PNC's Retail Studio organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; or Birmingham, AL. PNC is an in-office company ...

System One

Sr Software Engineer

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$114K - $151K/yr

Position Title: Sr. Software Engineer Location: PA - Pittsburgh, AL - Birmingham, AZ - Phoenix Work Status : 5 Days Onsite Duration : Contract to Hire Years Of Experience Required : 12+ Industry ...

System One

Sr Software Engineer

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$114K - $151K/yr

Position Title: Sr. Software Engineer Location: PA - Pittsburgh, AL - Birmingham, AZ - Phoenix Work Status : 5 Days Onsite Duration : Contract to Hire Years Of Experience Required : 12+ Industry ...

System One

Sr Software Engineer

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$114K - $151K/yr

Position Title: Sr. Software Engineer Location: PA - Pittsburgh, AL - Birmingham, AZ - Phoenix Work Status : 5 Days Onsite Duration : Contract to Hire Years Of Experience Required : 12+ Industry ...

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

As of Aug 19, 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 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,335 per year, or $57.9 per hour.

Sr Software Developer

GPC - Genuine Parts Company

Birmingham, AL • On-site

$51 - $67.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago

Genuine Parts Company rating

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Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 59 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

225th of 419 rated retail wholesalers

Job description

Motion Industries is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our team. In this senior-level role, you will focus on developing and enhancing features within the Supply Chain domain of our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Your responsibilities will include analyzing and resolving software issues, developing new applications based on approved designs, and maintaining system integrity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan, healthcare coverage, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave.

Note: Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Develop software applications based on approved design
  • Perform basic problem resolution analysis and correction
  • Correct system problems as directed by manager
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time and according to specifications
  • Use standard coding techniques to ensure application performance meets requirements
  • Work as part of a team for most projects

Qualifications

  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field and eight (8) to twelve (12) years of related experience; or equivalent combination.
  • Proven experience with structured application development and change control processes
  • Strong background in object-oriented analysis and design
  • Solid understanding of database design, programming languages, and coding best practices
  • Minimum of 5 years of enterprise application development experience, with a demonstrated history of delivering Java-based solutions for organizations with revenues exceeding $1 billion
  • Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) best practices and version control tools such as Git
  • Experience deploying applications in cloud environments
  • Good understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban

Technical Skills:

  • Proficient in Java and JavaScript
  • Strong skills in code and system documentation
  • Experience working within Agile/Scrum frameworks
  • Version control expertise with Git

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with cloud development platforms
  • Unit testing experience using JUnit and Jasmine
  • Familiarity with Azure DevOps or Jira for project tracking
  • Experience with Azure DevOps Pipelines
  • Knowledge of DB2 SQL

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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

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