Senior Backend Developer Jobs in Maryland
Senior Backend Developer jobs in Maryland are concentrated in the Baltimore metro, the D.C. suburbs of Montgomery and Prince George's counties, and the Annapolis technology corridor, where defense contractors, financial services firms, and federal IT integrators generate steady demand. Employers such as Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Capital One maintain large engineering teams in the state and consistently recruit senior-level engineers with depth in distributed systems, cloud-native architecture, and API design. Maryland ranks among the most active markets on the East Coast for backend talent at the staff and principal level. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Omnicare is a leading provider of pharmacy services to long-term care facilities nationwide, supporting skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and other institutional care settings. Following the sale of Omnicare by CVS Health, this role will support Omnicare and its continued operations as an independent, standalone organization. Candidates should be aware that this role will not remain within CVS Health following the transaction. The individual hired into this role will be employed by Omnicare and will contribute to shaping the future of our organization during this exciting period of growth and transformation.
Position Summary:
Are you a skilled Pharmacy Technician looking to advance your career? Looking to change into a closed-door pharmacy setting and gain new skillsets? Join our Omnicare closed-door pharmacy team as an Advanced Pharmacy Technician- and find a career that rewards you.
Day In The Life:
As an Advanced Pharmacy Technician, you will work to ensure all medication needs and regulatory compliance are met for our patients while working in various pharmacy workstations. Our back-end team focuses on order fulfillment including packaging and dispensing of medication, reviewing delivery orders and bins for accuracy, and coordinating stock rotations. Additional tasks and responsibilities include:
- Partnering with function supervisor to coordinate workflow for assigned areas that prepare and process medications
- Rotating and working in various assigned pharmacy workstations including Packaging, Staging, Returns, Receiving, Narcotics, IV, Ekit, Compounding, Omnicell Cycle Fill, Machine Packaging
- Receiving product deliveries, pull and stage product for distribution, rotate stock, and coordinate activities with drivers to ensure shipments are accurate and deliveries are timely
- Performing physical inventories of medication
The Team:
Omnicare, a CVS Health Company, provides care to those in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and chronic care settings.
Although Omnicare pharmacies are not open to the public, you’ll work amongst great colleagues in a supportive environment aligned with the company’s mission, allowing our customers to focus on giving their patients the best care.
Required Qualifications:
- Certification/licensed/registered pharmacy technician or as required by state law
- One (1) or more years of experience as a pharmacy technician or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Skills/Experience, but not Required:
- Prior experience in the long-term care industry
- Prior experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
- PTCB National Certification
- Five (5) or more years of experience as a pharmacy technician or equivalent experience
Education
- Verifiable High School Diploma or GED
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$17.00 - $31.30This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/07/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Omnicare is a leading provider of pharmacy services to long-term care facilities nationwide, supporting skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and other institutional care settings. Following the sale of Omnicare by CVS Health, this role will support Omnicare and its continued operations as an independent, standalone organization. Candidates should be aware that this role will not remain within CVS Health following the transaction. The individual hired into this role will be employed by Omnicare and will contribute to shaping the future of our organization during this exciting period of growth and transformation.
Position Summary:
Are you a skilled Pharmacy Technician looking to advance your career? Looking to change into a closed-door pharmacy setting and gain new skillsets? Join our Omnicare closed-door pharmacy team as an Advanced Pharmacy Technician- and find a career that rewards you.
Day In The Life:
As an Advanced Pharmacy Technician, you will work to ensure all medication needs and regulatory compliance are met for our patients while working in various pharmacy workstations. Our back-end team focuses on order fulfillment including packaging and dispensing of medication, reviewing delivery orders and bins for accuracy, and coordinating stock rotations. Additional tasks and responsibilities include:
- Partnering with function supervisor to coordinate workflow for assigned areas that prepare and process medications
- Rotating and working in various assigned pharmacy workstations including Packaging, Staging, Returns, Receiving, Narcotics, IV, Ekit, Compounding, Omnicell Cycle Fill, Machine Packaging
- Receiving product deliveries, pull and stage product for distribution, rotate stock, and coordinate activities with drivers to ensure shipments are accurate and deliveries are timely
- Performing physical inventories of medication
The Team:
Omnicare, a CVS Health Company, provides care to those in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and chronic care settings.
Although Omnicare pharmacies are not open to the public, you’ll work amongst great colleagues in a supportive environment aligned with the company’s mission, allowing our customers to focus on giving their patients the best care.
Required Qualifications:
- Certification/licensed/registered pharmacy technician or as required by state law
- One (1) or more years of experience as a pharmacy technician or equivalent experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Skills/Experience, but not Required:
- Prior experience in the long-term care industry
- Prior experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
- PTCB National Certification
- Five (5) or more years of experience as a pharmacy technician or equivalent experience
Education
- Verifiable High School Diploma or GED
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$17.00 - $31.30This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/07/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior backend developer jobs across Maryland.
- Seven or more years of professional backend development experience in production environments
- Expert-level proficiency in at least one server-side language such as Java, Go, Python, or C#
- Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining distributed systems or microservices architectures
- Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platform services and deployment pipelines
- Strong command of relational and NoSQL databases including schema design and query optimization
- Active or clearance-eligible status for positions requiring a U.S. security clearance, common in Maryland
Senior Backend Developer Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior backend developer in Maryland?
Senior backend developer roles in Maryland do not require a state-issued license or registration. The typical path starts with a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field, followed by several years of progressively complex backend work. Maryland employers, particularly federal contractors and financial technology firms in the Baltimore and D.C. suburbs, often look for candidates who have led architecture decisions, mentored junior engineers, and delivered large-scale systems in production.
How much do senior backend developers make in Maryland?
Senior backend developers in Maryland earn a median of about $138,680 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $87,690 for the lowest 10% to over $222,610 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire senior backend developers in Maryland?
Employers hiring senior backend developers in Maryland right now include CVS Health, JLG, and NeevSys, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Maryland's concentration of defense contractors, federal IT integrators, and financial services companies means hiring is distributed across both commercial product teams and government-adjacent engineering organizations.
Which Maryland cities have the most senior backend developer jobs?
Annapolis Junction, Rockville, and Whitehurst account for the largest share of senior backend developer openings in Maryland. Baltimore drives volume through its financial technology firms, university hospital systems, and cybersecurity companies, while the Montgomery County and Prince George's County suburbs are shaped by the dense cluster of federal agencies and defense contractors headquartered along the I-270 and Route 1 corridors.
Are there remote senior backend developer jobs in Maryland?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 50% of senior backend developer openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how naturally the work translates to distributed teams. Roles focused on cloud infrastructure, API development, and internal platform engineering tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions requiring access to classified environments or on-site data centers are typically in-person.
How can I get hired as a senior backend developer in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior or associate software engineer role at a Maryland-based employer, then building toward senior over several years. Large federal IT contractors such as SAIC and Leidos run new-graduate associate programs, and financial firms in the Baltimore area hire entry-level backend engineers who demonstrate strong fundamentals. A portfolio of personal or open-source projects, a relevant degree, and AWS or Azure certifications all strengthen a candidate's profile and make the transition to senior-level titles more achievable.
Where can I find and apply to senior backend developer jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to senior backend developer jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly to those that fit.
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