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Sofware Developer Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

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How much do sofware developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for sofware developer in Washington is $126,675.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,900.00 and $147,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Software Developer vs Software Engineer?

AspectSoftware DeveloperSoftware Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in CS or related field, coding skillsBachelor's or higher in CS or related, often with engineering principles
Work EnvironmentDevelops applications, writes code, tests softwareDesigns systems, oversees development, applies engineering practices
Industry UsageCommon in tech companies, startups, IT firmsUsed in larger organizations, system design, and architecture roles

While both roles involve coding and software creation, Software Developers focus on building and implementing applications, whereas Software Engineers often work on designing complex systems and applying engineering principles. The roles overlap, but Software Engineers typically have a broader scope in system architecture and design.

What cities in Washington are hiring for Sofware Developer jobs? Cities in Washington with the most Sofware Developer job openings:
Infographic showing various Sofware Developer job openings in Washington as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 80% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,675 per year, or $60.9 per hour.

Sofware Engineer 3 with Security Clearance

Red Lake Consulting

Severna Park, MD

Other

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

Sofware Engineer 3
Description:
You will act as a full stack developer for the OE DAT team in a fast-paced
role making life better for the customer. The organization is focused on discovery of
opportunities and enabling activities in numerous technical fields. The candidate will be responsible
for designing and delivering custom applications providing data visualization, workflow
automation, and mission cognizance for mission critical activities. You will work closely with the
mission customer and provide support as needed on a wide variety of tasks.
Responsibilities:
 Develop scripts and analytics to provide novel insights into hard questions.
 Find and aggregate data from disparate sources and integrate into new and existing
tools.
 Develop new UIs and visualizations to address gaps in customer toolsets and
improve existing tools.  Elicit requirements and feedback directly from end-users and other stakeholders.
 Collaborate with other DAT teams to provide expertise where needed and leverage
the experience of the broader team.
Skills Requirements:
 Development experience in Python.
 Experience building web applications with JavaScript using React.  Experience querying and manipulating data from corporate repositories.
 Experience developing on Linux-based platforms.
 Ability to use Git for day-to-day development workflows.
 Desire to work directly in customer spaces, collaborate, and solve hard problems.
Nice to Haves:
 Basic familiarity with reading network device configs.
 Experience with Elasticsearch.
 Service containerization with Docker or similar technologies.
 Experience with Kubernetes deployments.
 Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems.
 Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations.