Hourly Wage for Software Development Lead Salary in the United States

How much does a Software Development Lead make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Software Development Lead in the United States is $49 as of April 26, 2022, but the salary range typically falls between $42 and $59. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Software Development Lead

Threat Tec LLC - Hoopes Landing , VA

Threat Tec, LLC, a Veteran-Owned Small Business, has an immediate opening for a Software Development Lead to support Threat Tec's contract efforts for the Operational Environment and Core (OE Core ...

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Software Development Engineer in Test

SNGULAR - Vienna , VA

WHO we're looking for: We're looking for a senior Software Development Engineer in Test (with +5 ... lead the growth of our QA practice in the U.S. *This job is not eligible to be performed in the ...

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Lead Software Engineer (Java, J2EE, J2SE) - McLean

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Lead Software Engineer (Java, J2EE, J2SE) - McLean McLean or Boston or Dallas or Tampa Must be a US ... The Development family is responsible for creating, designing, deploying, and supporting ...

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Principal Software Development Engineer, Data and Services - Locations Insights

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Software Development Engineer in Test III - (REMOTE)

American Homes 4 Rent - Richmond , VA

The Software Development Engineer in Test III (SDET III) is responsible for leading work for the ... May lead or provide oversite as required in order to prioritize and deliver the highest quality ...

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Full Time Software Engineer

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Performs complex analysis, design, development, testing, and debugging of computer software ranging ... May lead a team of matrixed resources. Qualifications: Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in ...

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What does a Software Development Lead do?

Software Development Lead

Actively manage workflow processes with the goal of solidifying the predictability and scalability of solutions while remaining flexible towards the management of multiple workstreams in a rapidly changing environment.

July 01, 2021

Demonstrated experience with designing, implementing and deploying scalable and performant web and mobile applications at global scale Strong understanding of CS fundamentals, Object Oriented Design, algorithm design and Data Structures Experience in cutting-end client-side and server-side technologies such as ReactJS, Angular, as well as microservices, container technologies, cloud services such as AWS or Azure and other server technologies such as NodeJS, Spring Cloud is plus Experience in Solution Design, Data modelling, REST API design Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

August 11, 2021

Provides integrated systems planning and recommend new or different technologies which will Communicates recommended architectural vision, customer data protection strategies as well as cloud roadmap strategies and obtain buy-in from key internal stakeholders Collaborates with the product line architect to review solution design and roadmap Works closely with developers, analysts and business to build fully thought through solutions.

September 12, 2021

Develops complex solutions to business problems or customer engagements through in-depth analysis, coordination and negotiation with key decision makers.

September 12, 2021

Contribute technically, essential to the successful completion of projects and which lead to follow on opportunities and significant technology transfer.

November 02, 2021

Leads project planning activities in an Agile SCRUM environment to define the milestones and activities within a comprehensive project plan to ensure project is on time and on budget Provides content and review documentation for release or new features.

November 16, 2021

Understands all phases of the company software development life cycle and how to apply the appropriate methodologies and processes to the situation at hand.

January 02, 2022

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Software Development Lead in the United States. The average hourly rate for Software Development Lead ranges from $42 to $59 with the average hourly pay of $49. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $43 to $60 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $49.

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