Washington, DC · On-site
$60.25 - $79.50/hr
Everforth ECS Federal is seeking a Senior Software Developer to support a mission-focused federal IT program in Washington DC . Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. Join ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$60.25 - $79.50/hr
Everforth ECS Federal is seeking a Senior Software Developer to support a mission-focused federal IT program in Washington DC . Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. Join ...
Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site
$61.75 - $81.50/hr
The Senior Software Developer supports the design, development, and delivery of data analysis tools, collaboration systems, and visualizations that address real-world operational needs and capability ...
Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site
$61.75 - $81.50/hr
The Senior Software Developer supports the design, development, and delivery of data analysis tools, collaboration systems, and visualizations that address real-world operational needs and capability ...
$53.75 - $70.75/hr
Position: Senior Software Developer Location: Columbia, MD BENEFITS: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision & PTO. Fulltime Education: Bachelor's degree or Foreign Equivalent in Computer Science ...
$53.75 - $70.75/hr
Position: Senior Software Developer Location: Columbia, MD BENEFITS: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision & PTO. Fulltime Education: Bachelor's degree or Foreign Equivalent in Computer Science ...
$61.75 - $81.50/hr
The Senior Software Developer supports the design, development, and delivery of data analysis tools, collaboration systems, and visualizations that address realworld operational needs and capability ...
$61.75 - $81.50/hr
The Senior Software Developer supports the design, development, and delivery of data analysis tools, collaboration systems, and visualizations that address realworld operational needs and capability ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$145K - $155K/yr
Everforth ECS is seeking a Senior Software Developer (Top Secret Cleared) to work in our Washington, DC office. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. We are seeking a cleared ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$145K - $155K/yr
Everforth ECS is seeking a Senior Software Developer (Top Secret Cleared) to work in our Washington, DC office. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. We are seeking a cleared ...
Herndon, VA · Remote
$55.75 - $73.75/hr
Senior Software Developer Location: Remote, USA Position Type: Full-Time About the company: At VivSoft, we aim to solve complex federal problems using emerging and open technologies in a ...
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Herndon, VA · Remote
$55.75 - $73.75/hr
Senior Software Developer Location: Remote, USA Position Type: Full-Time About the company: At VivSoft, we aim to solve complex federal problems using emerging and open technologies in a ...
Herndon, VA · On-site +1
$56 - $74/hr
Senior Software Developer Location: Remote, USA Position Type: Full-Time About the company: At VivSoft, we aim to solve complex federal problems using emerging and open technologies in a ...
Herndon, VA · On-site +1
$56 - $74/hr
Senior Software Developer Location: Remote, USA Position Type: Full-Time About the company: At VivSoft, we aim to solve complex federal problems using emerging and open technologies in a ...
Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site
$60.75 - $80.25/hr
Salary: 200-220k WITS is seeking a Senior Software Developer with mid-tier, backend, and some frontend experience. The candidate must be able to work with a small team of developers with similar ...
Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site
$60.75 - $80.25/hr
Salary: 200-220k WITS is seeking a Senior Software Developer with mid-tier, backend, and some frontend experience. The candidate must be able to work with a small team of developers with similar ...
$60.75 - $80.25/hr
Salary: 200-220k WITS is seeking a Senior Software Developer with mid-tier, backend, and some frontend experience. The candidate must be able to work with a small team of developers with similar ...
$60.75 - $80.25/hr
Salary: 200-220k WITS is seeking a Senior Software Developer with mid-tier, backend, and some frontend experience. The candidate must be able to work with a small team of developers with similar ...
Fairfax, VA · On-site
$55.75 - $73.50/hr
Role: Senior Software Developer Location: Onsite- Fairfax, VA 3 Days and in Washington, DC 2 Days per Week. Duration: Long Term Contract Position Require a Secret Clearance The Senior Software ...
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Fairfax, VA · On-site
$55.75 - $73.50/hr
Role: Senior Software Developer Location: Onsite- Fairfax, VA 3 Days and in Washington, DC 2 Days per Week. Duration: Long Term Contract Position Require a Secret Clearance The Senior Software ...
$53.50 - $70.50/hr
The Senior Software Developer will join a multi-disciplinary team of subject matter experts supporting the U.S. Air Force Cyber Capabilities Support Office and U.S. Cyber Command Cyber Mission Forces.
$53.50 - $70.50/hr
The Senior Software Developer will join a multi-disciplinary team of subject matter experts supporting the U.S. Air Force Cyber Capabilities Support Office and U.S. Cyber Command Cyber Mission Forces.
Hanover, MD · On-site
$54.25 - $71.75/hr
Overview Triaplex, Inc. (A wholly owned subsidiary of VTG) is looking for an Senior Software Developer to join our team. This position will support a mission-focused customer developing, deploying ...
Hanover, MD · On-site
$54.25 - $71.75/hr
Overview Triaplex, Inc. (A wholly owned subsidiary of VTG) is looking for an Senior Software Developer to join our team. This position will support a mission-focused customer developing, deploying ...
Linthicum, MD · On-site
$53.50 - $70.50/hr
The Senior Software Developer will join a multi-disciplinary team of subject matter experts supporting the U.S. Air Force Cyber Capabilities Support Office and U.S. Cyber Command Cyber Mission Forces.
Linthicum, MD · On-site
$53.50 - $70.50/hr
The Senior Software Developer will join a multi-disciplinary team of subject matter experts supporting the U.S. Air Force Cyber Capabilities Support Office and U.S. Cyber Command Cyber Mission Forces.
Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site
$55.75 - $73.50/hr
ELEVI Associates is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join their Software Development & Engineering team. The role involves supporting the modernization of malware analysis and developing ...
Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site
$55.75 - $73.50/hr
ELEVI Associates is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join their Software Development & Engineering team. The role involves supporting the modernization of malware analysis and developing ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$61.75 - $81.50/hr
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Developer to support the design, development, modernization, and sustainment of mission-critical applications for a federal government customer. * The ...
Washington, DC · On-site
$61.75 - $81.50/hr
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Developer to support the design, development, modernization, and sustainment of mission-critical applications for a federal government customer. * The ...
Herndon, VA · On-site
$56 - $74/hr
Senior Software Developer, TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph Security Clearance Required, Herndon, VA We are seeking a Senior Software Developer. An active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph Security ...
Herndon, VA · On-site
$56 - $74/hr
Senior Software Developer, TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph Security Clearance Required, Herndon, VA We are seeking a Senior Software Developer. An active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph Security ...
$54.25 - $71.75/hr
Overview Triaplex, Inc. (A wholly owned subsidiary of VTG) is looking for an Senior Software Developer to join our team. This position will support a mission-focused customer developing, deploying ...
$54.25 - $71.75/hr
Overview Triaplex, Inc. (A wholly owned subsidiary of VTG) is looking for an Senior Software Developer to join our team. This position will support a mission-focused customer developing, deploying ...
Bethesda, MD · On-site +1
$58.25 - $77/hr
Overview Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is searching for a Senior Software Developer to support the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) . This opportunity is full time and onsite at ...
Bethesda, MD · On-site +1
$58.25 - $77/hr
Overview Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is searching for a Senior Software Developer to support the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) . This opportunity is full time and onsite at ...
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$58.25 - $77/hr
Overview Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is searching for a Senior Software Developer to support the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) . This opportunity is full time and onsite at ...
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$58.25 - $77/hr
Overview Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is searching for a Senior Software Developer to support the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) . This opportunity is full time and onsite at ...
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$58.25 - $77/hr
Job Title Senior Software Developer Location Bethesda, MD 20800 US (Primary) Category Research, Development, and Engineering Job Type Full-Time Career Level Staff Education Master's Degree Travel ...
Bethesda, MD · On-site
$58.25 - $77/hr
Job Title Senior Software Developer Location Bethesda, MD 20800 US (Primary) Category Research, Development, and Engineering Job Type Full-Time Career Level Staff Education Master's Degree Travel ...
$15.90 - $22.70
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$43.10 - $49.90
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$54.49 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$49.90 - $56.70
21% of jobs
The median wage is $61.96 / hr.
$56.70 - $63.50
23% of jobs
$70.12 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$63.50 - $70.30
20% of jobs
$70.30 - $77.10
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$77.10 - $83.90
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$83.90 - $90.70
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Senior software developers have several years of experience in the software industry. They have proven successful in exceeding client expectations when developing programs and have provided excellent support in the managing of those applications. They have worked their way up from junior software developer positions and have mastered a variety of coding languages and programs. Senior software developers train and oversee a team of junior software developers.
| Aspect | Senior Software Developer | Software Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor's degree in CS or related field; experience often 5+ years | Bachelor's or higher in CS or related field; similar experience levels |
| Work Environment | Collaborates on complex projects, mentors juniors, leads technical efforts | Designs, develops, tests software; may work on specific modules or systems |
| Industry Usage | Commonly used in tech companies, startups, and enterprise firms | Widely used across industries, often interchangeable with developer roles |
The main difference is that Senior Software Developers typically have more experience, leadership responsibilities, and focus on complex project oversight, while Software Engineers may focus more on designing and implementing software solutions. Both roles require similar credentials and are integral in software development teams, but Senior Software Developers often take on mentorship and strategic tasks.
