Job Description
Are you a visionary software engineer passionate about public service? Join the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and play a pivotal role in developing modern, secure, and scalable IT solutions that directly impact the lives of millions of veterans. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the technical direction of our digital transformation initiatives.
In this role, you will work in a dynamic Agile environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality code that meets rigorous federal security standards. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while ensuring compliance with FedRAMP and NIST frameworks.
Why Join Us?
- Mission-Driven Impact: Your work will directly improve the healthcare and benefits delivery systems for veterans.
- Competitive Compensation: Salary range $130,000 - $170,000 USD.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and a robust retirement plan.
- Professional Growth: Access to continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Lead the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) from requirements gathering to deployment, ensuring adherence to Agile methodologies.
- Design, develop, and maintain secure, high-performance backend services and APIs using modern languages (Java, Python, or C#).
- Ensure all code meets strict federal security compliance standards, including FedRAMP and NIST 800-53.
- Conduct thorough code reviews and provide technical mentorship to junior developers and interns.
- Collaborate with product owners, system architects, and security teams to define technical roadmaps and best practices.
- Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in production environments, minimizing downtime and performance bottlenecks.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent technical experience).
- Minimum of 5-7 years of professional software engineering experience in a government or enterprise environment.
- Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance (or the ability to obtain one).
- Strong proficiency in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
- Experience with Agile/Scrum frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.