Remote Senior Software Engineer - Data Modernization Lead

GovCIO; Olympia (WA); 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 a Senior Software Engineer to lead design, development, and deployment of complex VA Data Modernization applications in a fully remote role based in the United States.

The role requires deep Java/JavaScript expertise, REST API design, strong Agile practices, and proven CI/CD experience. You will mentor engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable software solutions.

Qualifications

• 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
• 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.

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.

Skills

Spring

Spring Boot

Hibernate

JPA

JavaScript

REST API design

Git/GitHub

Agile/Scrum

English communication

TDD

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Unit testing

Education

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

Tools

Azure

Databricks

Terraform

ARM

Bicep

PowerShell

Python

Job description

GovCIO is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead design, development, and deployment of complex VA Data Modernization applications in a fully remote role based in the United States.

The role requires deep Java/JavaScript expertise, REST API design, strong Agile practices, and proven CI/CD experience. You will mentor engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable software solutions.