Software development jobs in the United States (54,310 jobs)

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Counted Nov 8, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 54,310
Employers: 10,006

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $140,430Across 11,323 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $57.11Across 2,455 listings
Average starting payUSD / month: $12,015Across 65 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $133,344Across 47 listings
Average starting payUSD / week: $2,042Across 11 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 8%4,584 listings
Hybrid: 7%3,670 listings
On-site: 16%8,794 listings

Not specified: 69% (37,262 listings)

Employers hiring include Walmart (880), Akamai Technologies, Inc. (775), Lockheed Martin (703).

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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Steampunk

Backend Software Engineer

Remote, United States

The projected compensation range for this position is $85,000 to $170,000.

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Job details

Pay: The projected compensation range for this position is $85,000 to $170,000.
Apply by: Nov 1, 2027
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 1, 2026

Original job description

Overview

As a Backend Software Engineer, you will work on modernizing legacy enterprise systems by decomposing monolithic Java and .NET services into cloud-native Python microservices. This role is centered on Python development. You will design and deploy lightweight REST APIs and batch processing jobs across serverless and containerized environments.We are looking for candidates with 5+ years of experience writing production Python software using Agile and DevSecOps methods such as build/release management, CI/CD practices, and test automation.

Contributions

Decompose legacy Java and .NET monolithic services into modular Python microservices
Design, develop, and deploy concise Python REST APIs and batch service jobs
Deploy and operate services in AWS Lambda and Kubernetes environments
Apply DevSecOps concepts and CI/CD pipeline practices to accelerate secure delivery
Understand the needs of stakeholders and convey this to other developers
Write and debug code for innovative software solutions
Troubleshoot software quality, security, and reliability issues
Participate in code reviews and quality assurance activities
Automate unit and functional tests
Test and examine code written by others and analyze results
Ensure that software is secure against cyber threats
Identify technical problems, perform root cause analysis, and develop software updates and 'fixes'
Support production releases (including deployment, troubleshooting, and testing)
Document software code, features, and training guides
Document as-is state of legacy systems, perform gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate decomposition options and recommendations
Leverage containerization and serverless platforms to modernize software systems

Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance
Bachelor's degree and 5+ years total experience
3+ years of experience writing production Python code
Experience decomposing or refactoring legacy Java and/or .NET services into Python microservices
Experience writing and deploying REST APIs and batch jobs in Python
Experience deploying Python applications to AWS Lambda and Kubernetes
Familiarity with DevSecOps concepts and CI/CD pipeline tools such as Harness and GitLab CI/CD
Experience with Git SCM providers such as Gitlab
Experience developing and deploying containerized applications using Docker
Experience implementing automated testing frameworks, including unit testing in Python (e.g., pytest, unittest)

Preferred:

Experience with Databricks for data engineering, ETL, or analytics workloads
Experience integrating with Salesforce APIs or developing on the Salesforce platform
Certifications:
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
AWS Certified Developer Associate
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
5+ years of application development experience in an Agile environment
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or AWS CDK

About steampunk

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $85,000 to $170,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.

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Skills

Oracle Java
.NET
Python
Microservices
API development
CI/CD
Test automation
AWS
Kubernetes
Troubleshoot
Quality assurance
Root cause analysis
Troubleshooting
Train guides
Communication skills
GitLab
Git
Infor SCM
Docker
Unit testing
Databricks
Data engineering
Salesforce
AWS certification
Agile
Infrastructure as code
IBM Terraform

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