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As of Jul 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior software developer engineer in Dallas, TX is $61.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51.83 and $68.46 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Software Developer Engineer, and why are they important?

A Senior Software Developer Engineer requires advanced programming skills, deep understanding of software architecture, and several years of experience with a relevant degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with modern development frameworks, version control systems like Git, and certifications such as AWS Certified Developer or Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate are often expected. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and leadership skills help in mentoring teams and collaborating on complex projects. These competencies ensure high-quality software delivery, efficient teamwork, and innovation within dynamic tech environments.

What are Senior Software Developer Engineers?

Senior Software Developer Engineers are experienced professionals who design, develop, and maintain complex software systems. They lead technical projects, mentor junior developers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Their responsibilities often include architecting software, reviewing code, ensuring best practices, and troubleshooting critical issues. Senior developers play a key role in shaping technical strategies and guiding the overall direction of software projects.

What are some common challenges faced by Senior Software Developer Engineers when leading project teams?

Senior Software Developer Engineers often encounter challenges such as balancing technical leadership with hands-on coding, managing cross-functional communication, and aligning team members with project goals. They may also need to mentor junior developers while ensuring code quality and timely delivery of features. Navigating competing priorities and rapidly changing requirements requires strong problem-solving skills and adaptability, as well as effective collaboration with project managers, designers, and QA teams.

What is the difference between Senior Software Developer Engineer vs Software Developer?

AspectSenior Software Developer EngineerSoftware Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in CS or related field; 3+ years experience; sometimes certifications like Microsoft or AWSBachelor's degree in CS or related field; 0-2 years experience; certifications are optional
Work EnvironmentTeam lead roles, project planning, mentoringDevelopment tasks, coding, testing
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, software firms, startupsSame as Senior Software Developer Engineer

The main difference is experience level and responsibilities. Senior Software Developer Engineers typically have more experience, take on leadership roles, and mentor junior developers, while Software Developers focus on coding and implementing features. Both roles are essential in software development teams, but the senior position involves more strategic and supervisory duties.

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Infographic showing various Senior Software Developer Engineer job openings in Dallas, TX as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $127,558 per year, or $61.3 per hour.
Senior Software Engineer/Developer

Senior Software Engineer/Developer

Fidelity Investments

Westlake, TX • On-site

$52.25 - $69.25/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Fidelity Investments rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 268 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

9th of 150 rated financial services

Job description


Position Description:
Develops original and creative technical solutions to support on-going development efforts. Uses Maven, Jenkins, Git Stash, and Jira to build and deploy applications for project completion. Performs independent and complex technical and functional analysis for simultaneous projects. Builds and deploys REST Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) using Java Spring, Spring Batch, Spring Rest, and Spring Boot. Develops containerized, Cloud native applications using infrastructure technologies - Kubernetes, Kafka, MSSQL, and DataDog. Organizes data and writes scripts related to software development processes using SQL, Postgres, MySQL, Oracle, and MongoDB databases.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Develops original and creative technical solutions to on-going development efforts.
  • Designs applications or subsystems on major projects and for/in multiple platforms.
  • Develops applications for multiple projects supporting several divisional initiatives.
  • Supports and performs all phases of testing leading to implementation.
  • Assists in the planning and conducting of user acceptance testing.
  • Develops comprehensive documentation for multiple applications supporting several corporate initiatives.
  • Responsible for post-installation testing of any problems.
  • Establishes project plans for projects of moderate scope.
  • Works on complex assignments and often multiple phases of a project.
  • Performs independent and complex technical and functional analysis for multiple projects supporting several initiatives.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and three (3) years of experience as a Senior Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) performing database optimization and performance tuning, and deploying containerized applications on AKS, in a financial and Cloud environment.
Or, alternatively, Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and one (1) year of experience as a Senior Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) performing database optimization and performance tuning, and deploying containerized applications on AKS, in a financial and Cloud environment.
Skills and Knowledge:
Candidate must also possess:
  • Demonstrated Expertise ("DE") designing and implementing distributed microservices architecture using Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud Config, Hibernate, JPA, Azure Cloud services, and distributed databases (Yugabyte); and designing and developing microservice architecture, building APIs, and integrating distributed systems with Azure.
  • DE designing and implementing relational database schemas aligned with business logic, optimizing PostgreSQL performance through indexing strategies, and comprehensive analysis, using the Rushhour tool.
  • DE designing and implementing event-driven microservice architectures using Azure Service Bus (ASB) topics and queues, Azure Functions, and .NET, to orchestrate asynchronous message processing and workflow automation.
  • DE designing and developing backend applications, implementing RESTful APIs within cloud environments, executing the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) within Agile methodologies, and actively participating in Scrum ceremonies (including daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives) to ensure continuous delivery improvement.

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Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

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