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Synertex LLC

Senior Software Developer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$56 - $74/hr

Senior Software Developer National Capital Region TS/SCI Polygraph | Hybrid (Remote with Occasional On-Site) | Immediate Hire Join Synertex and bring your expertise to a mission that matters. We're ...

Synertex LLC

Senior Software Developer

Herndon, VA · On-site +1

$56 - $74/hr

Senior Software Developer National Capital Region TS/SCI Polygraph | Hybrid (Remote with Occasional On-Site) | Immediate Hire Join Synertex and bring your expertise to a mission that matters. We're ...

Synertex LLC

Senior Software Developer

Herndon, VA · On-site +1

$56 - $74/hr

Senior Software Developer National Capital Region TS/SCI Polygraph | Hybrid (Remote with Occasional On-Site) | Immediate Hire Join Synertex and bring your expertise to a mission that matters. We're ...

Synertex LLC

Senior Software Developer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$56 - $74/hr

Senior Software Developer???? National Capital Region???? TS/SCI Polygraph | Hybrid (Remote with Occasional On-Site) | Immediate HireJoin Synertex and bring your expertise to a mission that matters.

ULINE

Sr. Software Developer

Waukegan, IL · On-site

$123K - $131K/yr

Uline, Inc. seeks a Sr. Software Developer in Waukegan, IL to design, develop, test, deploy, support, and maintain complex web applications based on business requirements. Perform design and code ...

Prescient Edge

Senior Software Developer

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$130K - $180K/yr

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 ...

Prescient Edge

Senior Software Developer

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$130K - $180K/yr

Job Title Senior Software Developer Location Norfolk, VA 23324 US (Primary) Category Research, Development, and Engineering Job Type Full-Time Career Level Staff Education Master's Degree Travel ...

WITS, LLC

Senior Software Developer

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 ...

Ambonare

Senior Software Developer

Austin, TX

$54 - $71.25/hr

The Senior Software Developer will initially be supporting one of Red River's public sector clients in downtown Austin, TX. \n \n \n \n \n \n The Senior Software Developer will participate in a web ...

ULINE

Senior Software Developer

Waukegan, IL · On-site

$131K/yr

Senior Software Developer Job Duties: Uline, Inc. seeks a Senior Software Developer in Waukegan, Illinois to develop software. Craft, test, and deploy Java applications aligned with business needs ...

Waters Corporation

Sr Software Developer

Milford, MA · On-site

$59.75 - $79/hr

As a Sr Software Engineer in Milford MA , you'll be working with technology used for quality testing and the development of nearly every drug taken in around the globe. These are processes that we ...

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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior software developer in the United States is $61.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52.40 and $69.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Senior Software Developers are experienced professionals who design, develop, and maintain complex software applications. They often lead development teams, mentor junior developers, and make critical architectural decisions. Their responsibilities include writing high-quality code, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring that software projects meet performance and security standards. With deep expertise in programming languages and software engineering principles, they play a key role in delivering successful technology solutions for organizations.

What does a senior software developer do?

As a Senior Software Developer, you’ll typically be responsible for leading complex development projects, designing technical solutions, and mentoring junior team members. Daily tasks often include writing and reviewing code, participating in architecture discussions, collaborating with cross-functional teams (such as QA, product management, and DevOps), and troubleshooting high-level technical issues. You may also be involved in setting coding standards, conducting code reviews, and helping to plan sprints or project roadmaps.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a senior software developer?

To thrive as a Senior Software Developer, you need deep expertise in programming languages, software architecture, and problem-solving, typically backed by a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. Proficiency with development frameworks, version control systems like Git, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure is standard, and certifications in these areas can be beneficial. Leadership, strong communication, and mentoring abilities set standout candidates apart in this role. These skills ensure that complex projects are delivered efficiently, code quality is maintained, and junior team members are effectively guided for overall team success.

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AspectSenior Software DeveloperSoftware Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's degree in CS or related field; experience often 5+ yearsBachelor's or higher in CS or related field; similar experience levels
Work EnvironmentCollaborates on complex projects, mentors juniors, leads technical effortsDesigns, develops, tests software; may work on specific modules or systems
Industry UsageCommonly used in tech companies, startups, and enterprise firmsWidely 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.

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Infographic showing various Senior Software Developer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $128,400 per year, or $61.7 per hour.

Senior Software Developer

Philadelphia, PA

TrafficCast
51 - 200 employees
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$90K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Location:          Philadelphia, PA Area (flexible)

Job Type:           Full Time or Consultant to Full Time

Salary:                $90k - $125k + Stock Options (depending on skillset)

Company Description

TrafficCast International, Inc. (http://www.trafficcast.com) is a leading company in digital traffic information and service provision.

Based in Madison, WI, with satellite offices in Chicago, Atlanta, Wilmington DE, Irvine CA, and Shanghai, China, TrafficCast provides innovative technology and sophisticated data modeling to provide real-time and predictive traffic information that enhances and enables high performing location based services and dynamic navigation services to TTWN, Sirius XM Satellite Radio, and TV stations. Now covering over 880,000 miles of roadway, Dynaflow provides real time and predictive road information derived from GPS tracking data, public sensors and reports of accidents, road works and weather. For the more granular data required by public agencies for planning and operations, TrafficCast developed BlueTOAD, an advanced wireless device that directly computes travel times and vehicle behaviors from the detection of Bluetooth signals emanating from passing vehicles.

Job Description

Position

Senior Software Engineer

Job Description:

TCI is seeking a high-energy, experienced server side software developer with solid experience in C, Java, Python, and like languages to help drive design, development, and ongoing commercialization of TCI systems. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Software Engineering, the Sr. Software Engineer serves as a key team member and an active participant in making of strategic technology decisions affecting TCI products.

The Senior Software Engineer will have primary responsibility for developing the architecture, code base, integration, and implementation of server-side software in a multi-platform, real-time environment that supports the various mobile applications.  In this role, this person will work in an exciting and engaging agile environment where they will be encouraged to expand their skills, test their creative boundaries, share new ideas, and most importantly - have fun.

Skills / Responsibilities

  • Contribute to cross-functional projects in an Agile/Scrum environment.
  • Implement automated unit and integration tests (TDD preferred).
  • Translate verbal requirements into written use cases and testable stories.
  • Design, build and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code in a cloud environment.
  • Write maintainable, readable code.
  • Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to anticipate, mitigate, and address these issues ahead of time.
  • Operationally support systems for the business.
  • Implement and Monitor analytics to ensure the health of systems.
Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

  • At least 7 years of Software Engineering experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience with PHP. 
  • At least 1 year of experience with Laravel.
  • At least 6 months of experience with Python, Python 3 is a plus.
  • Experience with TailwindCSS.
  • Experience with Vue.Js or a similar Javascript framework.
  • Experience with Object-Oriented Programming.
  • SQL with either MySQL or PostgreSQL.
  • Knowledge of the cloud with AWS (Preferred), Azure, DigitalOcean or similar cloud environments
  • Experience with Linux and knowledge about Shell scripting.
  • Experience with Java, C++, Docker is a plus.
  • Experience with Apache Tomcat application server
  • Experience with cloud-based software architectures, AWS preferred
  • Depth of experience with complex, real-time delivery of content in both mobile applications and server based systems.
  • Experience with mapping / routing engines and location-based services.
  • Strong problem solving and decision-making skills as well as strong communication skills
Additional Information


Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience. Benefits for full-time employees include participation in the Company's retirement plan, bonus, medical, dental, life insurance, LTD/STD, paid vacations/sick day/holidays, and advancement opportunities.
Contact Information and Application Deadline
Please send your resume, including salary history and expectations
TrafficCast International is an equal opportunity employer.
 

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