Software development jobs in the United States

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Counted Nov 4, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 52,101
Employers: 9,828

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $140,723Across 11,071 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $57.05Across 2,298 listings
Average starting payUSD / month: $12,837Across 57 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $135,070Across 45 listings
Average starting payUSD / week: $2,051Across 11 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 8%4,415 listings
Hybrid: 7%3,598 listings
On-site: 15%7,833 listings

Not specified: 70% (36,255 listings)

Employers hiring include Akamai Technologies, Inc. (775), Lockheed Martin (692), 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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Software Engineer (Active Security Clearance)
IERUS Technologies, Inc.
Huntsville, AL
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Senior Software Engineer
Third-Party Job Posts
United States
- $140,000 to $180,000 USD / year
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TJ
Senior Software Engineer
Third-Party Job Posts
United States
- $140,000 to $180,000 USD / year
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Sr. Full Stack Software Engineer – AI Agents
Jobgether
Remote, United States
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Software Engineer Stf - E4
Lockheed Martin
Fort Worth, TX · Fort Worth
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Software Engineer Sr - E3
Lockheed Martin
Marietta, GA · Marietta
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Lockheed Martin
Littleton, CO · Littleton
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Software Engineer Sr - E3
Lockheed Martin
Littleton, CO · Littleton
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Lockheed Martin
Littleton, CO · Littleton
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Software Quality Engineer - E2
Lockheed Martin
Orlando, FL · Orlando
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Systems Architect Senior Staff (E5)
Lockheed Martin
Orlando, FL · Orlando
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Software Engineering Director - L7
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Fort Worth, TX · Fort Worth
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Electronics Systems Architect Prin - E6
Lockheed Martin
Remote, United States
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Embedded Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027
Lockheed Martin
Huntsville, AL · Sunnyvale, CA · Littleton, CO · Huntsville · Sunnyvale · Littleton
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Embedded Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027
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Huntsville, AL · Sunnyvale, CA · Littleton, CO · Huntsville · Sunnyvale · Littleton
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Software Developer Intern
EJ
East Jordan, MI
EJ has an immediate opening for a 2027 Summer Software Developer Intern.
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Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Apex Systems, Inc
Okemos, MI
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Embedded Software Engineer – AUTOSAR / BSW Platform Integration
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Sterling Heights, MI
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Java Software Developer-INTERN
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Fort Worth, TX · Fort Worth
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Software Quality Engineering Sr Staff - E5
Lockheed Martin
Fort Worth, TX · Fort Worth
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Senior Full Stack Software Engineer – Java, Spring Boot & Angular
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Dearborn, MI
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CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc.

Backend Web Developer

Lafayette, LA, United States

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Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 8, 2026

Original job description

Backend Web Developer

Position Description

CGI Federal is a leader in providing IT and cybersecurity solutions, dedicated to supporting mission critical defense and intelligence initiatives. We are committed to enhancing national security through innovative technology and expert collaboration.

As a Backend Web Developer at CGI Federal, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend systems for web applications that support a federal law enforcement agency's classified environment. This position requires strong technical expertise in backend development, ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and high performance applications.

This position is located in our Lafayette, LA, Lebanon, VA or Knoxville, TN office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your future duties and responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain backend systems for web applications, ensuring they are secure, scalable, and high performing.

Administer and manage the Atlassian platform, including Confluence, JIRA, and associated plug ins.

Administer the daily operation of a scalable GitLab and GitLab CI platform, working with development teams on CI/CD processes and container implementation.

Administer and perform routine operations within HP/Autonomy TeamSite and Open Deploy platforms.

Administer the WordPress platform and support legacy applications, including Python, PHP, or Java web applications.

Manage and maintain MySQL databases, ensuring data integrity and security.

Develop APIs and services to support front end functionality and third party integrations.

Optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.

Maintain comprehensive documentation and ensure solutions align with federal standards and mission requirements.

Participate in code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum of five (5) years in backend web development with expertise in designing and implementing secure solutions.

Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, PHP, or similar.

Experience with database management systems like MySQL.

Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Understanding of RESTful API design and development.

Ability to administer Atlassian Confluence/JIRA, GitLab, HP/Autonomy TeamSite (OpenText), Open Deploy, and WordPress platforms.

Strong knowledge of CI/CD processes and container implementation.

Desired qualifications/non essential skills required:

Experience in federal government.

Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

Experience in supporting DevOps / Agile platforms such as Confluence, Jira and Gitlab

Experience in support Content Management platforms such as TeamSite/OpenText and WordPress

Experience in supporting legacy applications including application containerization, application deployments, cloud migrations, updates to resolve security vulnerabilities, and maintaining content libraries.

Additional certifications in Agile or cloud technologies.

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $63,700.00 $156,700.00.

CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:

. Competitive compensation

. Comprehensive insurance options

. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan

. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time

. Paid parental leave

. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

. Wellness and Well being programs

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You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team - one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.

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All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.

CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.

CGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, to include disability and protected veteran status; we are committed to compliance with U.S. laws and regulations.

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