Remote Senior Software Engineer – Data Modernization Lead

GovCIO; Helena (MT); Remote; USD 195,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development platform

Training, Education and Certification

Referral Bonus Program

Internal Mobility Program

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to support the VA Data Modernization initiative. The engineer will lead design, development, and deployment of complex applications as part of a cross‑domain solution. This role is fully remote within the United States.

Responsibilities include Agile delivery, technical leadership, code reviews, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to ensure scalable, secure solutions. Strong Java, REST, and cloud experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field with significant professional experience.
• Expertise with Java frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and JPA.
• Strong RESTful API design and development experience.
• Experience with Git and modern CI/CD pipelines in Agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of complex applications in a cross‑domain program.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to mid‑level engineers.
• Collaborate with architects, PMs, and teams to align solutions with business goals.
• Implement robust CI/CD pipelines and improve delivery through automation.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and enforce engineering best practices.
• Ensure security, reliability, and compliance in system design and operation.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-motivation

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Spring

Spring Boot

Hibernate

JPA

RESTful Web Services

Git

CI/CD

Cloud: Azure or AWS

Job description

GovCIO is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to support the VA Data Modernization initiative. The engineer will lead design, development, and deployment of complex applications as part of a cross‑domain solution. This role is fully remote within the United States.

Responsibilities include Agile delivery, technical leadership, code reviews, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to ensure scalable, secure solutions. Strong Java, REST, and cloud experience are required.