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 roles350+
Top employerLeidos
Top cityMcLean, VA
Cities hiring45
Work type42% Hybrid
Top industryManufacturing

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Full Stack Developer
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Full Stack Developer
Vantor
McLean, Virginia
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
UI/UX Design
$140k - $206k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree
1,001-5,000

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Hybrid Full Stack Developer (Python & JavaScript)
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Hybrid Full Stack Developer (Python & JavaScript)
Crimson Phoenix
Springfield, Virginia
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
UI/UX Design
$160k - $197k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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Lead AI Developer
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Lead AI Developer
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
Master's degree
10,000+

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G3 Success Advisor & Program Developer
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G3 Success Advisor & Program Developer
Southwest Virginia Community College
Tazewell, Virginia
Community & Nonprofit Services
Customer Service
Event Planning
$46k - $51k/yr
Hybrid
201-500

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Senior Workday Integration Developer - Extend & Orchestrate
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Senior Workday Integration Developer - Extend & Orchestrate
CVS Health
Virginia
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$83k - $222k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Developer Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Reston
39 jobs
Ashburn
24 jobs
Quantico
17 jobs
Springfield
16 jobs
Herndon
15 jobs

Developer Job Market in Virginia

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

Who's Hiring

  • Leidos14
  • SAIC11
  • General Dynamics Information Technology11
  • CACI International10
  • Accenture Federal Services9

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Technology & Software

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 Leidos, SAIC, and General Dynamics Information Technology, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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, Reston, 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 68% of developer openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of November 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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