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SAIC

Senior Software Engineer

Hampton, VA · Remote

$121K - $160K/yr

The developer shall provide a proactive approach to problem-solving as well as a detailed understanding of software dev configuration management. Responsibilities Include: * Work alongside a team of ...

Benelynk

Sr. Software Engineer

Virginia Beach, VA · Remote

$150K - $175K/yr

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking a Sr. Software Engineer and or Jr. Platform Architect to serve as technical lead responsible for day-to-day development, design, build, and ...

Emprise Corporation

Senior Software Engineer

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$119K - $156K/yr

We're seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer who will play a key role on a highly skilled, dedicated team delivering challenging and high-value projects. This role involves not only strong ...

IBM

Sr. Software Engineer (TS/SCI)

Hampton, VA · On-site

$113K - $136K/yr

This includes utilizing tools like IBM CPLEX and Gurobi for optimization and SPSS, SAS, R, and ... Azure DevOps, Jenkins) • Experience with national or military intelligence capabilities and their ...

IBM

Sr. Software Engineer (TS/SCI)

Hampton, VA

$113K - $136K/yr

We are seeking a software developer to improve existing features and innovate new features for a ... This includes utilizing tools like IBM CPLEX and Gurobi for optimization and SPSS, SAS, R, and ...

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As of Jun 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior r&d software developer in Virginia Beach, VA is $58.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.71 and $65.72 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 Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Science Applications International Corporation

Hampton, VA • On-site

$113K - $149K/yr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

SAIC rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 78 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

70th of 204 rated it services

Job description

Job Description
SAIC is looking for a Software Developer Configuration Manager/ Full Stack Developer to join our team of the Air Operations Center Weapons System (AOC WS) Falconer Program. The ideal candidate serves as a member of the Engineering and Sustainment software development team. Provides technical and design aspects and aids in the innovation and creation of government software and programs. The developer shall provide a proactive approach to problem-solving as well as a detailed understanding of software dev configuration management.
Responsibilities Include:
  • Work alongside a team of programmers and system engineers and shall seek to facilitate the proper design and implementation of software:
  • Creating and maintaining GitLab Pipelines.
  • Managing source code using git and git tools.
  • Managing weekly deployments to Production environment.
  • Diagnosing and troubleshooting operational problems.
  • Must be able to work independently and represent the program and SAIC at meetings and working groups with government and associate contractors.

Qualifications
Required Education & Experience:
  • Must have an active Secret clearance.
  • Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience.
  • Experience managing multiple environments including Production, Staging, User Acceptance, and Integration.
  • Experience using NPM to configure Javascript-based applications and manage dependencies.
  • Experience using Gradle/Maven to configure Java-based REST services and manage dependencies.
  • Managing containerized environments with Docker and/or Kubernetes.
  • Unix/Shell scripting.
  • Visual Studio Code/JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA or similar IDEs.
  • Building REST services.
  • Object-Relational Mapping tools (Hibernate preferred).
  • Frontend Javascript frameworks (Angular preferred).
  • HTML/CSS.
  • Backend testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito; frontend testing frameworks such as Jasmine and Karma.
  • Database schema design and implementation (MySQL preferred).

Desired experience with the following tools/technology:
  • Nexus Repository Manager.
  • Static security code analysis using Sonarqube/Fortify/Sbom.
  • Managing Kubernetes deployments through Argo CD.
  • AWS S3.
  • Spring Boot.
  • Integration testing using Cypress.
  • OAuth.
  • Frontend Dependency management with NPM.

About Us
SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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