Senior Software Engineer

SteerBridge; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

SteerBridge seeks Software Engineers to support delivery efforts for the F-35 project. The role focuses on modernizing security, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Ideal candidates are quick learners, curious, innovative, and results-oriented with strong interpersonal skills. Minimum 8 years of full-stack experience, U.S. citizenship, and an active Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Minimum 8 years of full-stack software engineering experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in cross-functional environments.
• Proficiency in the PERN/MERN stack.
• Experience deploying and monitoring web apps using AWS and Docker.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Experience operationalizing machine learning solutions.
• Ability to guide junior team members in writing clean, maintainable code.

Responsibilities

• Support empirical product development, including grooming the Product Backlog.
• Ensure team communication and understanding of each Sprint.
• Inform the planning process to maximize value and identify impediments.
• Practice agility and iterative improvement.
• Mentor junior developers to produce clean, declarative code.

Skills

Full-stack software engineering

AWS & Docker

React.js (with hooks)

JavaScript / TypeScript

Mentor juniors

DoD / DoD-like environment experience

Security clearance (Secret)

Agile / Scrum practices

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL / MongoDB

Express.js / React.js / Node.js

Terraform or CloudFormation

Docker

AWS

Keycloak

GOVCLOUD / Iron Bank

tRPC

Job description

SteerBridge is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.

At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.

Position Overview

SteerBridge seeks Software Engineers to support delivery efforts for our F-35 project. This initiative is focused on modernizing and enhancing security, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Software Engineers are responsible for supporting empirical product development, including but not limited to grooming Product Backlog, ensuring team communication and understanding each Sprint, informing the planning process to maximize value, and identifying impediments while practicing agility.

Ideal candidates are quick learners, curious, innovative, results-oriented and have strong interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• An active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain one is required.
• Minimum 8 years of full-stack software engineering experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in cross-functional environments.
• Proficiency in the PERN/MERN Stack (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js).
• Experience with declarative and functional programming patterns (React hooks, immutability, functional components).
• Experience deploying and monitoring web applications using cloud resources AWS and container (Docker).
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Experience operationalizing machine learning solutions.
• A passion for thriving in a fast-paced, agile environment and implementing creative, scalable solutions.
• Ability to guide junior team members in developing clean, maintainable, and declarative code.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Professional or Specialty certification.
• Experience supporting DoD.
• Familiarity with Keycloak for IAM.
• Experience working with GOVCLOUD and Iron Bank resources.
• Experience with tRPC.
• Experience with government RMF/ATO/Cybersecurity requirements.

$145,000 - $175,000 a year

Annually, commensurate with experience and location.

SteerBridge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.

If you would like information about how your application is processed, please contact us.