Senior Software Engineer (Remote)

United States

Suitability/Public Trust

Fully remote

Information Technology

Overview

GovCIO is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Data Modernization initiative. The engineer will lead the design, development, and deployment of complex applications as part of a cross-domain solution. This position is fully remote, located in the United States.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with product owners, champions, and stakeholders to identify, document, and integrate requirements into features as part of a modern software development lifecycle.

Utilize Agile for the management and delivery of work across the modernization team.

Provide technical leadership and mentoring to mid-level engineers.

Collaborate with architects, product managers, and cross‑functional teams to define technical solutions and ensure alignment with business goals.

Conduct thorough code reviews and enforce best practices in software engineering.

Optimize application performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines to support automated build, test, and deployment processes.

Work closely with DevOps teams to improve delivery pipelines, infrastructure automation, and deployment strategies.

Ensure the security, reliability, and compliance of applications through thoughtful design and automation.

Participate in system architecture discussions and influence key technical decisions.

Investigate and resolve complex technical issues in development, testing, and production environments.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field plus 12 years experience.

Expertise with Java frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and JPA

Strong proficiency in modern JavaScript

Deep understanding of object‑oriented programming, design patterns, and Java best practices

Expertise with Java frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and JPA

Solid understanding of RESTful web services and API design

Experience with version control systems (Git using ADO or GitHub)

Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum teams

Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written

Self‑motivation, organization, time‑management, and deductive problem‑solving skills

Work independently and as part of a team

Networking, web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), Microsoft Windows

Strong understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM tools

Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and test‑driven development (TDD)

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Expertise with Azure or other major cloud platforms.

AWS Certified - Synops Admin

Experience with Java, Javascript, Ruby, Solution Architecture, and DevOps

Experience with Databricks workspace administration, catalog creation, mount configurations, and cluster setup.

Familiarity with cloud identity and access management (IAM), including Service Principals, role‑based access control (RBAC), and persona‑based configurations.

Strong knowledge and experience with data lake architectures, especially Delta Lake or similar structured storage solutions.

Experience automating cloud provisioning workflows (e.g., Terraform, ARM, Bicep, PowerShell, Python).

Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional engineering and business teams.

Strong documentation practices and experience building standard operating procedures.

Experience supporting public sector or healthcare data environments is a plus.

Clearance Required

Ability to obtain and maintain a suitability/Public Trust

Posted Salary Range

USD $195,000.00 - USD $225,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

During the Interview Process

Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team

Camera must be on

A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

During the Hiring Process

Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening

Background check, to include:

Criminal history (past 7 years)

Verification of your highest level of education

Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well‑being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content

Training, Education and Certification Assistance*

Referral Bonus Program

Internal Mobility Program

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full‑time employees

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at‑will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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