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Senior R&D Software Developer Jobs in Washington, DC

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 ...

OpenText

Sr. Software Developer

Gaithersburg, MD · On-site

$124K - $186K/yr

YOUR IMPACT Senior Software Developer role at OpenText is more than just a job, it's an opportunity to impact lives. As a key contributor, you'll be instrumental in designing, developing, and ...

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 ...

ELEVI Associates

Sr Software Developer

Hanover, MD · On-site

$53.75 - $71/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 ...

Markon

Senior Software Developer

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$195K - $220K/yr

Description PLEX Solutions, LLC, Part of Markon, is looking for a Sr. Software Developer to support a customer in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. In this role, you will lead complex software ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Senior Software Developer

Quantico, VA · On-site

$86K - $198K/yr

R0243415 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 ...

Open Text Inc.

Sr. Software Developer

Gaithersburg, MD

$124K - $186K/yr

YOUR IMPACT Senior Software Developer role at OpenText is more than just a job, it's an opportunity to impact lives. As a key contributor, you'll be instrumental in designing, developing, and ...

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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 Washington, DC is $69.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59.38 and $78.41 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

Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group, LLC.

Annapolis Junction, MD • On-site

$55.75 - $73.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group, LLC is a company that builds software supporting national security missions where reliability and precision are crucial. The Senior Software Developer will design and sustain critical software systems that are actively deployed, troubleshoot production issues, and collaborate with engineers and mission partners to deliver effective solutions.
Responsibilities:
• Design and build new software capabilities for mission applications
• Sustain and improve existing mission applications, including DINO
• Troubleshoot production issues in Linux environments
• Develop new Python or Rust services
• Integrate services with message brokers such as RabbitMQ
• Deploy containerized workloads into Kubernetes
• Collaborate with system engineers, mission partners, and developers to turn requirements into working solutions
• Participate in code reviews, testing, container builds, and CI/CD pipeline updates
• Support software integrated and deployed across mission systems that demand stability and performance
Qualifications:
Required:
• Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph, must be active. We do not have the ability to sponsor clearances
• Must be a U.S. Citizen. We cannot sponsor visas
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field with 5 or more years of relevant software engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field with 7 or more years of relevant experience
• Or 9 or more years of software engineering experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience must support programs of similar scope, complexity, and mission impact
• Strong experience working in Linux environments, including daily use of the CLI
• Hands-on Python 3 development experience in production systems
• Experience developing scripts using Bash
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn Rust
• Experience working with NoSQL databases, particularly MongoDB
• Experience building and deploying containerized applications using Docker or containerd
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes, including deploying services via Helm charts
• Familiarity with message brokers such as RabbitMQ
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, including GitLab CI
• Understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code concepts using tools like Ansible
• Proficiency with Git for source control
Preferred:
• Experience with SQL databases, especially PostgreSQL
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Comfort working in agile, mission-focused development environments
Company:
Intelliforce-ITSG is a Woman-Owned Small Business in Ellicott City, Maryland, dedicated to delivering the highest quality secure solutions to our government customers in order to better protect our nation. Founded in 2011, the company is headquartered in Ellicott City, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.

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