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Software Developer Jobs in the United States

Software Developer - Financial Systems

ECLARO

$72 - $75

New York, NY

This role sits at the intersection of trading, clearing, risk, and operations, and requires strong Python expertise, experience with financial systems, and a practical understanding of regulatory and compliance-driven environments. Work in a small, fast-moving team, owning end-to-end development of internal tools while collaborating closely with trading, risk, operations, and infrastructure teams.

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z/OS Software Developer

Jobot

$50 - $75

Durham, NC

Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. This senior level engineer will work with general direction from product management to determine and develop approaches to solutions for a wide range of complex software engineering problems.

5 days ago
Principal Software Developer

Naval Nuclear Laboratory

$117900 - $184300

Niskayuna, NY

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, science field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; or Currently a Principal Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company. As a Principal Software Developer on the CAPS Project, the qualifying individual will need to be able to directly mentor and oversee multiple software engineers and nuclear engineers in designing, developing, testing, verifying, and maintaining engineering applications and programs using modern computing architectures.

8 days ago
Computer Software Developer - Senior

DCS Corporation

Eglin, FL

As a Senior Computer Software Developer for the US Reprogramming Lab (USRL) at the 513th Electronic Warfare Squadron (EWS), Eglin Air Force Base, FL you will research, design, develop, test and manage software tools and programs supporting Mission Data (MD) production requirements. The Senior Software Developer will manage/modify enterprise-wide systems and application software as required to ensure the USRL provides leading edge technologies and meets the dynamic pace of F-35 Lightning II operational priorities.

6 days ago
Senior Level Software Developer

DCS Corporation

St. Louis, MO

Or, a Bachelor of Science or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems or equivalent technical degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience in full stack development to include Java, Web services, Database, and micro-service development software, engineering/development, or a related area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties associated with this work. These may include, but are not limited to: Tools - Boundless Spatial suite, Remote View, PostGRES/PostGIS, Oracle Spatial and/or other geospatial databases, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, Image Server, and File Geodatabases.

12 days ago
Full Stack Software Developer

Sparks Group

Herndon, VA

This role focuses on building and integrating data-intensive systems across hybrid cloud and on-prem architectures, supporting mission-critical intelligence operations. Position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly (or willingness to sit for Poly) and ability to work onsite in Herndon, VA five days per week.

14 days ago
Senior Java Software Developer Lead

Charles Schwab

Austin, TX

12+ years of strong, demonstrable experience working as software developer/architect using JAVA programming language(Java, JSP, Struts, Spring, EJB, FjTask, Redis, Oracle, Maven, Github, Jenkins). Applications support the investment life cycle to include front office functions such as Equity and Fixed Income Trading, Portfolio Management, Investment Risk and Trade Compliance.

19 days ago
Senior Java Software Engineer – Developer

Boeing

$90000 - $108000

El Segundo, CA

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science and 9+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 13+ years of directly related work experience OR 17+ years of related, relevant experience. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

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Software Developer Internship - Summer 2026

Uline

Pleasant Prairie, WI

You'll get hands-on experience working alongside IT experts to develop custom software solutions for our growing North American company! Collaborate in an Agile Scrum team to develop software using technologies like Java, Angular, C#, NET, JPA and SQL.

12 days ago
Software Developer (Mid Level or Senior), Autonomy and Mission Planning

Boeing

$126650 - $171350

Berkeley, MO

Phantom Works is an advanced research and development organization responsible for engaging customers through cutting-edge visual modeling and simulation; innovating cross-cutting concepts and technologies; prototyping solutions to extend current products and win new programs; and developing new businesses and entering new markets. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

1 day ago
Senior Software Engineer II, Developer Experience, Operational Excellence

Samsara

Austin, TX

We provide engineering teams the platform capabilities, observability tooling, automated safeguards, incident management tooling, and safe feature release systems they need to deliver highly available systems, ship features with confidence, and investigate and mitigate incidents faster. OPX is focused on raising the bar for system stability, resilience, and reliability across Samsara -- building automated safeguards that protect production, ensuring engineers get the right signals at the right time, and giving teams the visibility they need to stay in control of their services.

2 days ago
Senior Software Developer

Kforce Inc.

$50 - $58

Lenexa, KS

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by earning certifications, taking courses, attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and/or participating in professional societies . Proficiency with AI tools such as Claude Code or other models, GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio/Code, GitHub Copilot cloud agents, or Azure AI Foundry.

12 days ago
Software Developer - Web

Uline

$80000 - $119000

Waukegan, IL

Apply industry best practices and cutting-edge techniques to design, develop, test, deploy, support and maintain sophisticated web applications based on business requirements. Proven experience in delivering web and e-commerce solutions using technologies like .NET, MVC, C# and JavaScript (jQuery or TypeScript).

5 days ago
Remote Software Developer (Entry Level)/Data Scientist/Engineer - Junior (Remote)

SynergisticIT

$82000 - $141000

Fullerton, CA

A typical market demand pattern is clear: organizations still need entry-level software programmers, Java full stack developers, Python/Java developers, DevOps-focused engineers, and on the data side data analysts, BI analysts, data engineers, data scientists, and machine learning engineers. SynergisticIT since 2010, has helped candidates land full-time roles at major organizations ( including Google, Apple, PayPal, Visa, Western Union, Wells Fargo, Intel, JPMC, Wayfair, Bank of America, Citi, and more) with offers commonly in the $95k–$154k range depending on role and skill depth.

1 day ago
Software Developer / Application Support

PlanIT Group

Falls Church, VA

The resource will mainly support the US Government Client eCommerce Platform, a key revenue-generating application within the Commerce Tech Applications portfolio, as well as its closely integrated applications (Endeca, Enterprise Search, and Oracle Web Center Content). • Experience in application support including but not limited to querying and analyzing database information, environment deployments to web and application servers, performing load and performance testing, certificate management, and monitoring server health.

3 days ago
Software Developer

PlanIT Group

Reston, VA

A degree from an accredited College/University in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline is preferred; Able to perform all functional duties independently; Experience training/mentoring less experienced personnel; Experience authoring or contributing to software-related documentation such as requirements specifications, design documents, technical manuals, and user manuals; Excellent communication skills. Expertise in Struts , Spring MVC, Git Bash, Java25, WebSphere , Tomcat, GitHub , GitHub Copilot, VersionOne , JUnit, JDBC, Maven ,ALM, UFT.

4 days ago
Software Developer Associate

General Dynamics Information Technology

$66602 - $80500

Annapolis Junction, MD

A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development.

30+ days ago
Entry Level Software Developer(Remote)

SynergisticIT

$95000 - $145000

Gillette, WY

Since 2010, we've helped thousands of candidates land full-time jobs at tech leaders like Google, Apple, PayPal, Visa, Western Union, Wells Fargo, Client, Paypal, Banking, Wayfair, Client, Client and hundreds more with Job offers of $95k to $154k. Currently, We are looking for entry-level software programmers, Java Full stack developers, Python/Java developers, Data analysts/Data Engineers/ Data Scientists, Machine Learning engineers for full time positions with clients.

1 day ago
Software Developer (Multiple Openings)

University of North Dakota

$70533

Grand Forks, ND

Specific duties include: (1) Collaborating with team members to review and enhance existing software; (2) Troubleshooting and maintaining existing software applications and identifying areas for improvement and refactoring; (3) Developing and integrating reusable components within the existing UND software framework; (4) Leveraging JavaScript and JavaScript libraries, frameworks, and applications (including jQuery, Node.js, and Gulp) to introduce interactivity into applications and build pipelines; (5) Developing and maintaining client and web-based applications and address website software programming needs (including dynamic content, form logic, data collection, reporting, and payment handling); (6) Monitoring, testing, and optimizing usability and performance and ensuring cross-browser/cross-platform compatibility; and (7) Evaluating production websites with analytics software to ensure the effectiveness of a site’s user interface and architecture. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related; 2 years of web development experience, including specific experience designing semantic HTML code; user-centered design, usability, and accessibility (W3C and 508); and with content management system platforms (including Omni CMS, WordPress, or Drupal).

30 days ago
Software Developer - Java

Uline

$80000 - $119000

Waukegan, IL

Extensive experience in REST web services, microservice environments, Git, JPA, SQL, JSON, SOAP, XML and code versioning tools. Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,800 employees across 14 locations.

6 days ago
Senior Software Developer - Java

Uline

$96000 - $148000

Waukegan, IL

Extensive experience in REST web services, microservice environments, Git, JPA, SQL, JSON, SOAP, XML and code versioning tools. Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,800 employees across 14 locations.

6 days ago
Software Developer

Kforce Inc.

$46.75 - $63.25

Irving, TX

Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers.

1 day ago
STUDENT ANALYST - GRADUATE STUDENT - .NET Software Developer

Southwest Research Institute

San Antonio, TX

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Aid in all phases of the software development process (requirements definition, design, implementation, testing, and documenting), while developing business software solutions that are used by SwRI staff. Objectives of this Role: Working on small teams under the direction from senior staff, the employee will develop and maintain web and Windows applications for the Financial Data Systems Section.

23 days ago
MANAGER-R&D - Section Manager for Software Developer Staff

Southwest Research Institute

San Antonio, TX

Who We Are: Join the Defense and Intelligence Solutions Division as a Software Engineering Section Manager, leading top software developers providing solutions for next generation signal intelligence systems that span various customers and requirements across Air, Land, and Sea platforms. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Provide line level management for software developers, to include mentoring, coordinating program tasking, guiding career development, conducting performance reviews, monthly touch point, and other responsibilities in line with company personnel policies and procedures.

23 days ago
Remote Software Developer (Entry Level)/Data Engineer

SynergisticIT

$78000 - $136000

Irvine, CA

Since 2010, we've helped thousands of candidates land full-time jobs at tech leaders like Google, Apple, PayPal, Visa, Western Union, Wells Fargo, Client, Paypal, Banking, Wayfair, Client, Client and hundreds more with Job offers of $95k to $154k. Currently, We are looking for entry-level software programmers, Java Full stack developers, Python/Java developers, Data analysts/Data Engineers/ Data Scientists, Machine Learning engineers for full time positions with clients.

5 days ago
Software Developer-Cloud Engineer(Multiple Openings)

ClientServer Technology Solutions

Iselin, NJ

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering or foreign equivalent with 3 years relevant experience. Mail resumes to HR, ClientServer Technology Solutions, 555 US Highway 1 South, Suite 220, Iselin, NJ 08830

23 days ago
Senior Software Developer - Web

Uline

$96000 - $148000

Waukegan, IL

Sharpen your full-stack technical skills using leading-edge technologies to collaborate on supporting a performance-focused, always-available, mission-critical e-commerce application. Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,800 employees across 14 locations.

12 days ago
Software Development Manager, Edge Console and Agentic Experience, CloudFront

Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Seattle, WA

Amazon CloudFront is a content delivery network that securely delivers videos, live streams, web content, applications, and APIs globally with low latency and high transfer speeds in a developer-friendly environment. This role offers the opportunity to shape product direction and define how customers interact with our content delivery and security suite through a cohesive, integrated interface that encompasses traditional console workflows and AI-powered agentic experiences.

1 day ago
C++ Software Developer

Tanisha Systems

$100000 - $110000

Cupertino, CA

Must have:Strong proficiency in C++ (STL, memory management, OOP concepts). Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.

26 days ago
Sr. Director, Software Engineering (Developer Experience)

Discover Financial Services

$314800 - $359300

McLean, VA

As a Capital One Senior Director of Software Engineering, youll work on everything from customer-facing web and mobile applications using cutting-edge open source frameworks, to highly-available RESTful microservices, to back-end Java based systems using the hottest techniques in Big Data. Bring a passion to stay on top of tech trends, experiment with and learn new technologies, participate in internal & external technology communities, and mentor other members of the engineering community.

11 days ago
Senior Software Developer

Charles Schwab

Southlake, TX

o Experience with major cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, with hands on expertise in services such as Cloud Storage, Composer, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, Cloud Build, Cloud Run, and Cloud Scheduler. You’ll partner closely with technology, data, security, and risk teams to deliver resilient, compliant solutions in a highly regulated environment—while helping shape the future of Schwab’s cloud data platforms.

19 days ago
Junior Machine Learning Engineer-remote/Software developer

SynergisticIT

$82000 - $136000

Dallas, TX

SynergisticIT works especially well for candidates such as: recent grads in CS/Engineering/Math/Stats, jobseekers who were laid off and need an updated stack, career switchers who want a guided plan, candidates with career gaps, people with "learning but not hired” bootcamp history, experienced professionals not landing interviews, and international candidates on F1/OPT needing a clear employment pathway. Since 2010, SynergisticIT has helped thousands of candidates secure full-time roles with leading companies and recognizable brands—think Google, Apple, PayPal, Visa, Western Union, Wells Fargo, Client, Walmart Labs, Client, Banking, Client, Wayfair, and many more—often in the $95k to $154k offer range depending on role, location, and skillset.

18 days ago
Remote Software Developer (Entry Level)/Data Analyst wit AI - Junior Level (Remote)

SynergisticIT

$82000 - $141000

Colorado Springs, CO

SynergisticIT works especially well for candidates such as: recent grads in CS/Engineering/Math/Stats, jobseekers who were laid off and need an updated stack, career switchers who want a guided plan, candidates with career gaps, people with "learning but not hired” bootcamp history, experienced professionals not landing interviews, and international candidates on F1/OPT needing a clear employment pathway. Since 2010, SynergisticIT has helped thousands of candidates secure full-time roles with leading companies and recognizable brands—think Google, Apple, PayPal, Visa, Western Union, Wells Fargo, Client, Walmart Labs, Client, Banking, Client, Wayfair, and many more—often in the $95k to $154k offer range depending on role, location, and skillset.

10 days ago
Software Engineer - Middleware Technology

Jobot

$100000 - $150000

Philadelphia, PA

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4 days ago
Software Developer-AWS Hadoop(Multiple Openings)

ClientServer Technology Solutions

Iselin, NJ

Analyze, modify and integrate user needs and develop software solutions for open-source software framework for storing data. Mail resumes to HR, ClientServer Technology Solutions, 555 US Highway 1 South, Suite 220, Iselin, NJ 08830.

23 days ago
Senior Software Engineer

Jobot

$140000 - $215000

Tysons, VA

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1 day ago
Lead, Cloud Software Engineer

L3Harris Technologies

Melbourne, FL

The Mission Networks Cloud Engineering team is growing experienced a Senior Software Engineer to leverage Cloud Service Providers (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) in delivering solutions to improve customer operations and to provide information management services. As a member of the L3Harris team, you will work alongside various cross-functional teams to help define requirements, software architectures, APIs, serverless frameworks and libraries to ensure the mission critical readiness of programs.

2 days ago
Sr Software Engineer- Developer Experience

Medline Industries - Transportation & Operations

Northbrook, IL

15+ years of software engineering experience, with deep expertise in application modernization and full stack microservices development on AKS and cloud platforms (particularly Azure). Proven expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining platform tools, frameworks, and automation to improve productivity and streamline the SDLC.

12 days ago
Junior Data Scientist/Entry level software developer

SynergisticIT

$78000 - $127000

Arlington, VA

SynergisticIT focuses on roles such as entry-level software programmers, Java full stack developers, Python/Java developers, Data Analysts, Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and Machine Learning Engineers. Many candidates spend months learning frameworks and finishing courses, only to freeze during technical screens, system questions, or behavioral rounds.

29 days ago
junior software developer in AI/Java Developer/Data Engineer

SynergisticIT

$82000 - $141000

Irvine, CA

Ideal candidates for interview-focused support include: recent grads with limited experience, candidates stuck after multiple interviews, professionals returning after layoffs, candidates with career gaps, and international candidates on F1/OPT who need employment to maintain status and pursue STEM extension/H-1B pathways. SynergisticIT works with clients hiring for entry-level software programmers, Java full stack developers, Python/Java developers, data analysts, data engineers, data scientists, and machine learning engineers.

15 days ago
Entry Level Software Developer

Genesis10

$50000 - $60000

Indianapolis, IN

Whether you’ve earned a technical degree, gained hands-on programming experience, or worked professionally in industries like finance, healthcare, or insurance – Dev10 is your opportunity to upskill and launch a career in Software Development. Dev10 provides a pathway for motivated learners to gain real-world experience while developing technical skills through immersive training.

26 days ago
Embedded Software Engineer

Jobot

$145000 - $190000

Irvine, CA

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5 days ago
Senior Software Dev Engineer, Buyer Safety Experience

Amazon.com Services LLC

Seattle, WA

As the Buyer Safety Experience team for Amazon.com, we aim to raise the bar when it comes to educating and empowering consumers about product safety. The Buyer Safety Experience (BSX) team focuses on ensuring a safe, compliant, informed, and sustainable shopping experience for all customers worldwide.

1 day ago
Remote Software Developer /Junior java developer/Data scientist

SynergisticIT

$82000 - $141000

Denver, CO

A typical market demand pattern is clear: organizations still need entry-level software programmers, Java full stack developers, Python/Java developers, DevOps-focused engineers, and on the data side data analysts, BI analysts, data engineers, data scientists, and machine learning engineers. SynergisticIT since 2010, has helped candidates land full-time roles at major organizations ( including Google, Apple, PayPal, Visa, Western Union, Wells Fargo, Client, Banking, Wayfair, Client, Client, and more) with offers commonly in the $95k–$154k range depending on role and skill depth.

22 days ago
Specialist Software Engineer

L3Harris Technologies

$97000 - $180000

Anaheim, CA

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent from a four-year college or university; and minimum 6 years of experience in design and analysis of systems software for power conversion equipment. Under general direction of the Management of Software Engineering, this position develops and applies advanced software engineering methods in the investigation and solution of complex and advanced technical problems power system architectures and power conversion equipment.

1 day ago
Senior Golang Developer – Front-end UIs/HTML/CSS (Go Templates)

Jobot

$150000 - $172000

Coppell, TX

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5 days ago
Senior Specialist, Software Engineering

L3Harris Technologies

$122500 - $177500

Anaheim, CA

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent from a four-year college or university; and minimum 6 years of experience in design and analysis of systems software for power conversion equipment. Under general direction of the Management of Software Engineering, this position develops and applies advanced software engineering methods in the investigation and solution of complex and advanced technical problems power system architectures and power conversion equipment.

2 days ago
Senior/Staff Software Engineer

Jobot

$185000 - $250000

San Francisco, CA

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5 days ago
Software Engineer

Jobot

$120000 - $150000

Arlington, VA

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5 days ago
Software Developer(Multiple Openings)

ClientServer Technology Solutions

Iselin, NJ

Working on different modules, implementations, configurations and business analysis with user interfaces using various applications. Mail resumes to HR, ClientServer Technology Solutions, 555 US Highway 1 South, Suite 220, Iselin, NJ 08830.

23 days ago

Software Developer Jobs Overview

The world simply wouldn't function without software. Whether an app that connects businesses with their customers or the systems that help those same businesses keep track of their financial information, we rely on software developers to create the programs that we use every day. There are tons of different types of software developer jobs available to job seekers across a variety of industries—for computer systems design services, software publishers, manufacturers, and private enterprises.

As a software developer, you'll develop computer applications for a variety of uses and purposes. You'll also recommend upgrades, test, and maintain applications to ensure that they work efficiently. The models and diagrams you create then go to programmers who use coding languages to bring your blueprints to life.

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