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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 ...

Prevail Recruiting

Senior Software Engineer

Washington, DC · Remote

$130K - $165K/yr

About the Opportunity A rapidly growing healthcare technology company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help build and scale a mission-critical software platform used by millions of patients ...

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 ...

Leidos

Senior Software Engineer

Laurel, MD · On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will bring advanced technical judgment to those challenges-developing and integrating software, solving complex performance problems, improving engineering ...

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 ...

MasterCard

Senior Software Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$140K - $185K/yr

Title and Summary Senior Software Engineer Who is Mastercard? Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive digital economy that ...

Leidos

Senior Software Engineer

Laurel, MD

$121K - $160K/yr

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will bring advanced technical judgment to those challenges-developing and integrating software, solving complex performance problems, improving engineering ...

Hirekeyz Inc

Senior Software Developer

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 ...

RIVIDIUM

Senior Software Engineer

Hanover, MD

$120K - $159K/yr

RiVidium Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support mission-critical software development efforts within a Department of Defense (DoD) environment. The selected candidate will design ...

Platinum Technologies

Senior Software Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$126K - $166K/yr

The Senior Software Engineer serves as a key contributor to the design, development, and sustainment of mission-critical software solutions that enable semantic data integration, knowledge management ...

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

AspectSenior Software ProgrammerSoftware Developer
CredentialsBachelor's degree in CS or related field; experience often 5+ yearsBachelor's degree in CS or related field; entry to mid-level experience
Work EnvironmentCollaborates on complex projects, mentors junior staffDesigns, develops, and maintains software applications
Industry UsageCommon in tech, finance, healthcare sectorsWidely used across various industries
Search/Comparison IntentUnderstanding senior-level roles and responsibilitiesEntry to mid-level development roles

The main difference between a Senior Software Programmer and a Software Developer lies in experience, responsibilities, and scope. Senior Software Programmers typically have more experience, take on complex projects, and mentor others, whereas Software Developers focus on designing and building software applications at an entry or mid-level. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds but differ in seniority and project complexity.

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Software Developer (Senior) - TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

Vienna, VA • On-site

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$54.75 - $72.25/hr

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Position Summary

Senior Software Developers lead the design, development, and delivery of complex, full-stack application solutions in support of the customer's requirements. Senior Software Developers translate customer and system requirements into technical design, build and maintain scalable back-end services and front-end interfaces, and operate within Agile development teams. Senior Software Developers apply sound engineering judgment to resolve difficult technical problems, evaluate design trade-offs across the stack, and help ensure delivered applications meet performance, security, and reliability standards. Senior Software Developers are expected to review the work of less experienced developers and provide technical mentorship.

Requirements

US Citizenships and TS/SCI with Polygraph (no exceptions)

Education/Experience Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and 7-11 years of relevant professional software development experience (Master's degree and 5-9 years also acceptable); additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Required Skills
  • Strong proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Java, JavaScript, Python)
  • Demonstrated experience across the full stack, including web application UI development, back-end services, and databases
  • Demonstrated experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices
  • Experience with cloud platforms and containerization/orchestration technologies (e.g., AWS, Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience working within Agile/Scrum development teams and ceremonies
  • Experience with version control and configuration management tools
  • Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
  • Demonstrated experience translating customer and system requirements into technical design
  • Strong critical thinking, technical writing, and oral communication skills, including the ability to present technical solutions to customers
  • Senior positions review and guide the work of Junior and Mid-Level developers
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