Senior Software Engineer (Remote)
Govcio
Remote (US) · Posted November 10, 2026
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About the job
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.
• 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.
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