Software developer jobs in the United States

Find software developer jobs across the United States. Choose a place, compare current openings and read the employer’s requirements.

Counted Nov 2, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,366
Employers: 1,758

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $108,189Across 587 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $51.59Across 213 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 6%262 listings
Hybrid: 3%125 listings
On-site: 16%708 listings

Not specified: 75% (3,271 listings)

Employers hiring include Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG) (75), General Atomics (65), Booz Allen Hamilton_United States (58).

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 developer jobs in the United States

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Lead Software Developer in Test - QA
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…modernizing its cloud-based technology platform and is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Test (SDET) to drive the next generation of quality engineering. This is a highly visible role…
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Kelly Services

Lead Software Developer in Test - QA

Boston, MA, United States

$130000 - $175000

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Job details

Pay: $130000 - $175000
Experience: 8+ years of experience in Software Quality Engineering, QA Automation, or Software Development in Test (SDET)
Posting language: English
Posted: Jul 27, 2026

Original job description

$130000 - $175000

A leading financial services organization is investing heavily in modernizing its cloud-based technology platform and is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in Test (SDET) to drive the next generation of quality engineering. This is a highly visible role where you'll lead the design and implementation of scalable automation frameworks, integrate AI-powered testing capabilities, and help establish engineering best practices across multiple development teams.

If you're passionate about building automation from the ground up, improving software quality through engineering excellence, and leveraging emerging AI technologies to transform testing, this is an outstanding opportunity to make a significant impact.

Required Skills & Experience

8+ years of experience in Software Quality Engineering, QA Automation, or Software Development in Test (SDET)
3+ years leading automation initiatives or serving as a technical lead
Expert-level Java programming skills
Experience building automation frameworks from scratch using Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar technologies
Strong API automation experience using REST Assured, Postman, or equivalent tools
Experience testing cloud-native applications within AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines
Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and object-oriented programming
Experience with Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar DevOps platforms
Strong SQL skills and experience validating relational databases
Excellent communication and leadership skills

Desired Skills & Experience

Financial services, banking, fintech, asset management, or capital markets experience
Experience with AI-assisted testing tools including GitHub Copilot, Claude, OpenAI APIs, or AI-powered test generation platforms
Experience building automated regression, integration, performance, and end-to-end test suites
Experience with containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
Familiarity with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or event-driven architectures
Experience with test data management and service virtualization
Knowledge of performance testing tools such as JMeter, Gatling, or k6
Experience mentoring QA engineers and developers on automation best practices
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field

What You Will Be Doing

Architect and develop enterprise-wide automation frameworks for web, API, and backend applications
Lead the technical direction of the QA Automation practice across multiple Agile engineering teams
Build scalable Java-based automation solutions that improve software quality and release velocity
Integrate AI-powered tools to accelerate test creation, maintenance, defect analysis, and regression testing
Develop automated API, UI, integration, and end-to-end test suites
Design cloud-native testing strategies supporting microservices and distributed applications
Partner closely with Software Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Product Managers, and Architects throughout the SDLC
Implement quality gates within CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery
Improve test reliability, execution speed, reporting, and overall automation coverage
Mentor engineers, perform code reviews, and establish automation engineering standards
Evaluate emerging QA technologies and continuously improve engineering practices

Tech Breakdown

40% QA Automation & Test Framework Development
25% Java Software Engineering
20% Cloud, DevOps & CI/CD Integration
15% AI-Driven Test Engineering & Innovation

Daily Responsibilities

75% Hands-On Development & Automation Engineering
15% Technical Leadership & Mentorship
10% Cross-Functional Collaboration

The Offer

You will receive the following benefits:

Competitive base salary
Annual performance bonus
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off and company holidays
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development and certification reimbursement
Opportunity to help define the future of AI-enabled software quality engineering within a leading financial services organization

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

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Skills

Building automation
Software development
Oracle Java
Selenium
REST Assured
Postman
AWS
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud
Test automation
CI/CD
Engineering principles
Object-oriented programming
Git
Jenkins
GitHub
DevOps
SQL
Communication skills
Leadership
Docker
Kubernetes
Apache Kafka
RabbitMQ
Data management
Apache JMeter
Coaching
Computer science
Agile
Microservices
Reporting
Collaboration

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