Senior Software Development Engineer Jobs in Ohio
Senior Software Development Engineer jobs in Ohio are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in enterprise technology, financial services, healthcare IT, and defense contracting across the state at every level from mid-level engineer through principal and staff. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati are the primary hiring metros, anchored by major employers such as Nationwide, JPMorgan Chase, and Northrop Grumman, all of which maintain significant Ohio engineering operations. Cloud architecture, distributed systems, and full-stack platform development are the most sought-after specialties across Ohio listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Title:
Senior Software EngineerLocation:
OH - ColumbusWhat you'll do:
Digital Disbursements is a fintech company, led by a team with deep industry experience and a strong track record of value creation. We operate in the digital payments space and have a proven product-market fit. We specialize in helping bring B2C payments to the digital age and are poised for significant growth in the months ahead. Digital Disbursements was acquired by Western Alliance Bank (NYSE: WAL) in January 2022 and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of WAL. The Senior Software Engineer will be reporting to and working directly with the Chief Technology Officer.Expanding Digital Disbursements engineering team to meet client, business, and WAB demands to provide a Payments-as-a-service platform and help our client integrate with our core services. Not hiring position will slow growth of cases, clients, payment fees, and deposits.
- Work with a very talented group of engineers to deliver solution for internal and external clients.
- Collaborates closely with peer developers, QA testers, and business partners to deliver high-quality solutions in a timely manner.
- Work through the entire software development life cycle building out a high availability multi-tiered platform accessed globally.
- Participate in production platform support.
- Contribute to peer code reviews.
- Proactively identify and fix issues improving scalability, resiliency, fault tolerance, and fraud monitoring.
- Respond to urgent bugs in a timely manner alongside engineers.
- Help foster good software engineering practices.
What you'll need:
- Bachelor's degree in related field required.
- 7 + years of strong Object-Oriented Development experience.
- 3+ years of strong MySQL experience (designing and administrating).
- 4+ years of NodeJS experience.
- 4+ years of Strong ReactJS experience.
- 4+ years of Typescript experience.
- Strong HTML, CSS and JavaScript experience.
- Strong understanding of Amazon API-Gateway & Lambda.
- Solid experience building API frameworks (RESTful or GraphQL).
- Experience using Microsoft Team Foundation System (Azure DevOps) would be a plus.
- Experience with Amazon Web Services a plus.
- Experience with Amazon QuickSight a plus.
- Experience working with NoSQL DynamoDB a plus.
- Ability to work in a small, dynamic programming team.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.
- May require up to 25% travel.
Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!
About the company:
Digital Disbursements is a subsidiary of Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands — Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank — that remain part of the company’s heritage.
Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.
© Western Alliance Bancorporation
Job Title:
Senior Software EngineerLocation:
OH - ColumbusWhat you'll do:
Digital Disbursements is a fintech company, led by a team with deep industry experience and a strong track record of value creation. We operate in the digital payments space and have a proven product-market fit. We specialize in helping bring B2C payments to the digital age and are poised for significant growth in the months ahead. Digital Disbursements was acquired by Western Alliance Bank (NYSE: WAL) in January 2022 and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of WAL. The Senior Software Engineer will be reporting to and working directly with the Chief Technology Officer.Expanding Digital Disbursements engineering team to meet client, business, and WAB demands to provide a Payments-as-a-service platform and help our client integrate with our core services. Not hiring position will slow growth of cases, clients, payment fees, and deposits.
- Work with a very talented group of engineers to deliver solution for internal and external clients.
- Collaborates closely with peer developers, QA testers, and business partners to deliver high-quality solutions in a timely manner.
- Work through the entire software development life cycle building out a high availability multi-tiered platform accessed globally.
- Participate in production platform support.
- Contribute to peer code reviews.
- Proactively identify and fix issues improving scalability, resiliency, fault tolerance, and fraud monitoring.
- Respond to urgent bugs in a timely manner alongside engineers.
- Help foster good software engineering practices.
What you'll need:
- Bachelor's degree in related field required.
- 7 + years of strong Object-Oriented Development experience.
- 3+ years of strong MySQL experience (designing and administrating).
- 4+ years of NodeJS experience.
- 4+ years of Strong ReactJS experience.
- 4+ years of Typescript experience.
- Strong HTML, CSS and JavaScript experience.
- Strong understanding of Amazon API-Gateway & Lambda.
- Solid experience building API frameworks (RESTful or GraphQL).
- Experience using Microsoft Team Foundation System (Azure DevOps) would be a plus.
- Experience with Amazon Web Services a plus.
- Experience with Amazon QuickSight a plus.
- Experience working with NoSQL DynamoDB a plus.
- Ability to work in a small, dynamic programming team.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.
- May require up to 25% travel.
Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!
About the company:
Digital Disbursements is a subsidiary of Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands — Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank — that remain part of the company’s heritage.
Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.
© Western Alliance Bancorporation
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Senior Software Development Engineer Job Market in Ohio
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Top Industries Hiring
- Airlines
- Technology & Software
- Fintech
- Manufacturing
- Aerospace & Defense
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior software development engineer jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field required
- Five or more years of professional software development experience in production environments
- Proficiency in at least one primary language such as Java, Python, C++, or Go
- Demonstrated experience designing and deploying cloud-based systems on AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Strong background in distributed systems, microservices architecture, and API development
- Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical design reviews or sprint planning
Senior Software Development Engineer Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior software development engineer in Ohio?
Senior software development engineers in Ohio are not required to hold a state-issued license, so the path runs through education and experience rather than a licensing board. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, followed by several years of professional development work. Earning vendor certifications in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is a concrete way to stand out in Ohio's enterprise and healthcare IT markets.
How much do senior software development engineers make in Ohio?
Senior software development engineers in Ohio earn a median of about $114,090 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,790 for the lowest 10% to over $168,400 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire senior software development engineers in Ohio?
Employers hiring senior software development engineers in Ohio right now include JPMorganChase, Booz Allen Hamilton, and BAE Systems USA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Ohio's concentration of large financial institutions, integrated health systems, and defense contractors means steady hiring for engineers with enterprise platform and cloud infrastructure experience.
Which Ohio cities have the most senior software development engineer jobs?
Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati account for the most senior software development engineer openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of its dense cluster of financial services headquarters and large health IT employers, while Cleveland and Cincinnati add volume through regional corporate campuses, aerospace and defense contractors, and major hospital systems that maintain substantial in-house engineering teams.
Are there remote senior software development engineer jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and more than most fields. Software development is one of the more remote-compatible disciplines, and about 56% of senior software development engineer openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. Roles focused on cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, and back-end API development tend to carry the most remote flexibility, while positions embedded in regulated industries such as defense or clinical systems often require at least partial on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a senior software development engineer in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing an associate or junior software engineer role and building toward the senior title from within. Large Ohio employers such as Nationwide, Progressive, and Huntington Bancshares run structured new-graduate and rotational programs that place candidates with limited experience into engineering teams. Completing an open-source project portfolio or a cloud certification gives a candidate a concrete credential, and lateral moves from QA engineering, DevOps, or technical support are common stepping stones in Ohio's enterprise and fintech environments.
Where can I find and apply to senior software development engineer jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to senior software development engineer jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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