Software development jobs in the United States

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Counted Nov 2, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 51,736
Employers: 9,813

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $141,109Across 11,001 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $57.37Across 2,261 listings
Average starting payUSD / month: $13,523Across 52 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $133,360Across 44 listings
Average starting payUSD / week: $2,136Across 10 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 9%4,476 listings
Hybrid: 7%3,613 listings
On-site: 15%7,813 listings

Not specified: 69% (35,834 listings)

Employers hiring include Akamai Technologies, Inc. (697), Lockheed Martin (676), Salesforce.com (608).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Software development jobs in the United States

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Bowhead

Software Engineer (Cloud & DevSecOps)

Dahlgren, VA, United States

$120,000 to $140,000 USD / year

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Job details

Pay: $120,000 to $140,000 USD / year
Apply by: Nov 2, 2027
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

Original job description

Overview

Software Engineer (Cloud & DevSecOps) (RDTE)

Bowhead is seeking a Software Engineer (Cloud & DevSecOps) to join our team in Dahlgren, VA. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in software development, cloud technologies, and DevSecOps practices. This position offers the opportunity to work across application development, cloud infrastructure, and automation while collaborating with technical teams to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Software Development:

Design, develop, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise web applications using JavaScript and modern full-stack technologies. Support application architecture, integration, testing, modernization, and performance improvements.

Cloud Engineering:

Support application deployment, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting within Microsoft Azure and AWS environments, including virtualized and hybrid cloud infrastructure.

DevSecOps and Automation:

Develop and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines, automate software testing and deployment processes, and support containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.

Security and Compliance:

Apply secure coding practices, support vulnerability remediation and security testing, and utilize HashiCorp Vault for secure secrets management. Ensure alignment with applicable DoD cybersecurity requirements.

Technical Support and Collaboration:

Troubleshoot complex software and infrastructure issues, participate in technical design discussions, and recommend improvements to system reliability, scalability, and efficiency.

Customer Engagement:

Collaborate with government stakeholders and technical teams to understand requirements, resolve challenges, maintain documentation, and share technical knowledge.

Qualifications

High school diploma required; bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline preferred.
Five to eight (5–8) years of relevant experience in software engineering, full-stack development, cloud engineering, DevOps, or related disciplines.
IAT Level II certificaiton required.
Experience developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise web applications using JavaScript and modern software development practices.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and/or AWS cloud environments.
Experience with GitLab version control, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and automated software testing.
Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm for containerized application deployments.
Experience with HashiCorp Vault or comparable secrets management solutions.
Understanding of software architecture, application integration, and the software development lifecycle.
Ability to troubleshoot complex application, cloud, and infrastructure issues.
Knowledge of secure coding practices, cybersecurity compliance, and vulnerability remediation.
Experience contributing to technical design decisions and improving application performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with customers and technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Vue.js, Python Flask, Java Spring, TypeScript, and HTML.
Advanced Kubernetes administration, troubleshooting, and Helm chart development experience.
Experience with cloud architecture, hybrid environments, virtualization, identity management, and storage solutions.
Familiarity with cloud monitoring, logging, observability, and performance optimization.
Understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, routing, VPNs, VLANs, peering, and load balancing.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), configuration management, and infrastructure automation.
Familiarity with automated security testing, DoD cybersecurity requirements, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes.
Experience supporting DoD, federal government, or other regulated environments.
Experience with application modernization, engineering process improvements, and technical automation.
Relevant certifications in cloud engineering, software development, Kubernetes, DevOps, or cybersecurity.

Desired Professional Attributes:

The successful candidate will demonstrate technical ownership, independent problem-solving, sound engineering judgment, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Strong collaboration, adaptability, customer service, and attention to security and mission requirements are essential.
We are seeking a motivated engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges, sharing knowledge, and contributing to a collaborative, mission-focused environment.

Targeted salary range is $120,000 to $140,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds or more
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a clearance at the Secret level and obtain a Top Secret Clearance. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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Skills

Software development
Cloud technologies
Troubleshoot
JavaScript
Troubleshooting
Microsoft Azure
AWS
GitLab
CI/CD
Docker
Kubernetes
Cybersecurity
Technical support
Documentation
Full-stack development
Regulatory compliance
Problem solving
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Work independently
Vue.js
Python
Flask
Oracle Java
TypeScript
HTML
Infrastructure as code
Risk management
DevOps
Process improvement
Collaboration
Adaptability
Customer service
Heavy lifting

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