Developer Jobs in Virginia

Developer jobs in Virginia are among the most active in the country, concentrated in defense contracting, federal IT, cybersecurity, and commercial software across a wide seniority range from entry-level associates through principal and staff engineers. The densest hiring is in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads corridor, where employers such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, and Capital One maintain large engineering workforces. The most in-demand specialties are cloud and infrastructure development, full-stack web development, and software engineering for defense and intelligence systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles403+
Top employerBooz Allen Hamilton
Top cityMcLean, VA
Cities hiring41
Work type35% Remote
Top industryTechnology

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Arcfield
Marketing and Content Developer
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Marketing and Content Developer
Arcfield
Chantilly, Virginia
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
$74k.04 - $129k.61/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in communications
1,001-5,000

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SQL Developer
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SQL Developer
GreenXT
Newport News, Virginia
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
Bachelor's degree

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Deloitte
Frontend Developer, Palantir
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Frontend Developer, Palantir
Deloitte
McLean, Virginia
Cloud & DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$103k - $171k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Deloitte
Senior Backend Developer, Palantir
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Senior Backend Developer, Palantir
Deloitte
Richmond, Virginia
Cloud & DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$131k - $218k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Deloitte
Backend Developer, Palantir
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Backend Developer, Palantir
Deloitte
Richmond, Virginia
Cloud & DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$103k - $171k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Developer Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Herndon
33 jobs
Reston
24 jobs
Ashburn
22 jobs
Springfield
21 jobs
Dahlgren
15 jobs

Developer Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Booz Allen Hamilton
    Booz Allen Hamilton21
  • General Dynamics Information Technology
    General Dynamics Information Technology13
  • Deloitte
    Deloitte12
  • CACI International
    CACI International11
  • Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)
    Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)9

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Science & Research
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Banking & Financial Services

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in developer jobs across Virginia.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related technical field
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C++
  • Experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS or Azure, relevant to Virginia's federal IT market
  • Active or eligible security clearance preferred by many Northern Virginia defense and government contractors
  • Familiarity with agile development methodologies and tools such as Jira or Confluence
  • Strong version-control skills using Git and experience contributing to collaborative codebases

Developer Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a developer in Virginia?

Virginia does not require a state-issued license to work as a software developer, so the path centers on education and credentials recognized by employers. Most Virginia hiring managers expect at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or information technology, though associate degrees paired with a strong portfolio are competitive for entry roles. For positions with defense contractors in Northern Virginia, obtaining or being eligible for a federal security clearance is often the decisive credential.

How much do developers make in Virginia?

Developers in Virginia earn a median of about $136,460 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $83,350 for the lowest 10% to over $211,930 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire developers in Virginia?

Employers hiring developers in Virginia right now include Booz Allen Hamilton, General Dynamics Information Technology, and Deloitte, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Virginia's concentration of federal agencies and defense primes means many of the largest and most consistent hiring employers are government contractors or technology firms with long-term federal contracts.

Which Virginia cities have the most developer jobs?

McLean, Chantilly, and Arlington have the most developer openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia dominates because of its dense cluster of federal agencies, defense contractors, and commercial cloud infrastructure firms, while Richmond draws from a growing financial technology and corporate IT sector, and Hampton Roads hiring is anchored by military and naval technology employers.

Are there remote developer jobs in Virginia?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 66% of developer openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based and collaborative nature of software development. Roles in web, application, and cloud development tend to offer the most location flexibility, while positions requiring access to classified systems or secure facilities at Northern Virginia contractor sites are more likely to require on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a developer in Virginia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an associate or junior developer role at one of Virginia's large technology employers or government contractors, where many firms run structured new-graduate programs. Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, and SAIC all recruit early-career engineers through campus and rotational programs, and Capital One hires associate software engineers from both four-year and community college backgrounds. Building a portfolio of deployed projects and earning a cloud certification such as AWS Certified Developer strengthens a candidate's profile considerably for Virginia's market.

Where can I find and apply to developer jobs in Virginia?

You can find and apply to developer jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings from employers across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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