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Senior R&D Software Developer Jobs in Frederick, MD

Prophecy Technologies

Senior .Net Developer

Frederick, MD · On-site

$54.75 - $69.50/hr

Role Overview: The Senior .Net Developer will be a key part of a product team, leveraging ... Net software development skills to deliver market-leading products. This role involves adding large ...

Leidos

Senior Software Engineer

Gaithersburg, MD

$132K - $174K/yr

Leidos Digital Modernization sector is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to support ... Collaborate with DevOps, infrastructure, and cybersecurity teams to ensure seamless deployment and ...

Leidos

Senior Software Engineer

Gaithersburg, MD

$132K - $174K/yr

Leidos Digital Modernization sector is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to support ... Collaborate with DevOps, infrastructure, and cybersecurity teams to ensure seamless deployment and ...

Leidos

Senior Software Engineer

Gaithersburg, MD

$132K - $174K/yr

Leidos Digital Modernization sector is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to support ... Collaborate with DevOps, infrastructure, and cybersecurity teams to ensure seamless deployment and ...

Leidos

Senior Software Engineer

Rockville, MD · Hybrid

$107K - $195K/yr

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will: * Work in a DevSecOps environment to ensure the ... Utilize DevOps tools like GitLab or Jenkins for CI/CD practices. * Monitor automated system ...

Leidos

Senior Software Engineer

Gaithersburg, MD · Hybrid

$107K - $195K/yr

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will: * Work in a DevSecOps environment to ensure the ... Utilize DevOps tools like GitLab or Jenkins for CI/CD practices. * Monitor automated system ...

Leidos

Senior Software Engineer

Gaithersburg, MD · On-site

$132K - $174K/yr

... Senior Software Engineer (SWE) for the Chinook Program. The Chinook Program delivers next ... Certifications such as AWS DevOps Engineer or similar. #Chinook If you're looking for comfort, keep ...

Leidos

Senior Software Engineer

Gaithersburg, MD

$107K - $195K/yr

... Senior Software Engineer (SWE) for the Chinook Program. The Chinook Program delivers next ... Certifications such as AWS DevOps Engineer or similar. #Chinook If you're looking for comfort, keep ...

Leidos

Senior Software Engineer

Gaithersburg, MD

$132K - $174K/yr

... Senior Software Engineer (SWE) for the Chinook Program. The Chinook Program delivers next ... Certifications such as AWS DevOps Engineer or similar. #Chinook If you're looking for comfort, keep ...

Scalence L.L.C.

Senior .Net Developer

Frederick, MD · On-site

$54.75 - $69.50/hr

C. is seeking a Senior .Net Developer to join their product team ... The role involves developing market-leading products, delivering high-quality software, and leading ...

Navtech, Inc.

Senior Java Software Engineer

Rockville, MD · On-site

$127K - $167K/yr

Senior Software Engineer Location : Rockville MD (remote until Covid-19) Duration : 6 Months CTH ... Full stack developer with hands-on experience with backend, frontend and database technologies.

BAE Systems USA

Eng Sr Prin - SW

Rockville, MD · On-site

$124K - $164K/yr

BAE Systems is looking for a senior-level software engineer to work in our Software and Tools Program Area as a senior software developer in support of a major Department of War contract for ...

Navtech, Inc.

Sr Java Software Engineer

Rockville, MD · On-site

$127K - $167K/yr

Senior Software Engineer Location : Rockville MD (remote until Jan 2022) Duration : 6 Months CTH ... Full stack developer with hands-on experience with backend, frontend and database technologies.

Navtech, Inc.

Senior Java Software Engineer

Rockville, MD · On-site

$127K - $167K/yr

Senior Software Engineer Location : Rockville MD (remote until Covid-19) Duration : 6 Months CTH ... Full stack developer with hands-on experience with backend, frontend and database technologies.

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As of Jun 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior r&d software developer in Frederick, MD is $61.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52.12 and $68.85 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 .Net Developer

Prophecy Technologies

Frederick, MD • On-site

$54.75 - $69.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Role Overview:
The Senior .Net Developer will be a key part of a product team, leveraging experienced CMS and .Net software development skills to deliver market-leading products. This role involves adding large features, resolving complex bugs, addressing technical debt, and improving development processes to deliver high-quality software to customers.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Deliver large, clean, and maintainable features, resolving complex end-to-end issues and defining new approaches.
  • Create automated test approaches and strategies to maintain appropriate quality levels.
  • Lead code reviews, emphasizing non-functional requirements and adherence to architectural principles.
  • Take ownership of security assessments for team solutions, ensuring best practice security techniques are followed.
  • Report progress and results daily in standup meetings.
  • Research new technologies and present proposals to management and architects.
  • Support the quality assurance team and business acceptance testing practices.
  • Recommend business solutions by comparing in-house versus external alternatives.
  • Maintain knowledge of corporate security procedures and policies for implementation, auditing, and documentation.
  • Prepare technical documentation and participate in/lead code reviews to ensure adherence to internal standards and industry best practices.

Required Skills:
  • Development skills in .Net/VB, .Net, C, JavaScript, HTML, Microsoft SQL Server, Source Code Management (Git), CSS, Angular.io, and SASS/SCSS.
  • Experience with Cloud Products/Technologies like Containers, AKS, OpenShift, and Azure cloud infrastructure.
  • Proficiency in workflow practices including versioning, branching, merging, and pull requests.
  • Experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban.
  • Ability to contribute to CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Travis, CircleCI) and work in a DevOps environment.
  • Clear understanding of software development life cycle procedures and processes, including agile methodologies.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, listening, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Experience using Test Driven Development (TDD) strategies.
  • Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Git, and BitBucket for version control.
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes (or other container methodologies).
  • Advanced knowledge of Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, and release strategies.
  • Experience writing large, well-optimized, and maintainable software features.
  • Experience analyzing, debugging, and solving highly complex problems.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience in a senior software development role; Master's degree preferred.
  • At least 10 years of experience in a software programmer/developer role, with 3 years in an agile environment.
  • Expertise in Full Stack .NET Development, JavaScript, and JSON.
  • Ability to design applications using Micro Service-based architecture solutions in Azure Cloud.
  • Extensive knowledge of .NET Core and .NET Standard code libraries.
  • Active participation in scrum teams, including creation and validation of tests using SSDLC in an Agile environment.
  • 4+ years' experience in project planning and software development life cycle methodology, including Agile Scrum/SAFe.
  • 4+ years' experience leading small to mid-size development teams.
  • 3+ years hands-on experience architecting, designing, and implementing .Net applications running in Docker/Kubernetes in Azure cloud.
  • Knowledge of operating systems, utilities, and programming languages relevant to assigned projects.
  • General knowledge of life insurance company operations.

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