Senior Software Engineer

SteerBridge; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

SteerBridge in Vienna, VA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain the backend systems powering our data platform. You will write production-grade Python, shape architecture, and coordinate with data science, product, and other engineering teams to deliver reliable data infrastructure.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and hands-on coding, with responsibilities across optimization, reviews, and mentoring junior engineers while supporting scalable

Qualifications

• 6+ years of backend or data systems software engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to team technical direction is a plus.
• Strong Python and SQL coding skills.
• Experience with AWS, Redshift, Terraform, and Airflow is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and data pipelines that support analytics, reporting, and downstream applications.
• Write clean, well-tested Python and SQL code and contribute to engineering standards.
• Architect data storage, processing, and integration solutions that scale with business needs.
• Lead technical design discussions and trade-offs between performance, cost, and maintainability.
• Partner with data scientists, analysts, product managers, and other engineering teams to translate requirements into solutions.
• Own project timelines and deliverables for cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Python

Distributed systems

Algorithms

Data structures

SQL

API design

Cloud concepts

Git

CI/CD

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Redshift

Terraform

Airflow

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

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain the backend systems powering our data platform. This role combines deep technical craftsmanship with the ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives — you'll write production‑grade code, make architectural decisions, and coordinate with stakeholders across engineering, data science, and product to deliver reliable, scalable data infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and data pipelines that support analytics, reporting, and downstream applications
• Write clean, well‑tested, maintainable Python and SQL code and contribute to the evolution of our engineering standards and best practices
• Architect data storage, processing, and integration solutions that scale with business needs
• Lead technical design discussions and make sound trade‑offs between performance, cost, maintainability, and delivery speed
• Partner with data scientists, analysts, product managers, and other engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Own project timelines and deliverables for cross‑functional initiatives, coordinating dependencies across teams
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior and mid‑level engineers
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, including performance bottlenecks and data quality problems
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge‑sharing across the organization
• Evaluate and recommend new tools, frameworks, and approaches to improve the team's data infrastructure

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, distributed systems, and software design principles
• Expert‑level Python programming skills, with experience building production backend systems
• Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL; experience with cloud data warehouses (e.g. Redshift) a plus
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and infrastructure‑as‑code tools (e.g., Terraform)
• Familiarity with data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Pandas) and workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow)
• Strong understanding of API design, microservices architecture, and system integration
• Proficiency with version control (Git) and CI/CD practices

Project & Cross‑Functional Skills

• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating projects across multiple teams or stakeholders
• Strong project management instincts: scoping work, setting timelines, managing risk, and communicating status clearly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non‑technical audiences
• Comfortable working independently and driving initiatives forward with minimal oversight
• Experience balancing competing priorities and stakeholder needs in a fast‑paced environment

Experience & Education

• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on backend or data systems
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Experience mentoring other engineers and contributing to team technical direction is a plus
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
• Paid Time Off

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.