Senior Software Engineer

Trilogy Federal; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the technical development of solutions within the Ask VA platform. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure high performance, reliability, and security of applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly with modern web technologies, and will contribute to system design and DevSecOps processes. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Paid parental leave

Safe Harbor 401(k) with employer contributions

Paid time off and 11 paid holidays

Tuition and training reimbursement

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering with modern web technologies.
• Experience developing applications integrating with MS Dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and deploy scalable software systems and APIs.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for secure delivery.
• Lead code reviews and maintain high code quality.

Skills

JavaScript

Python

DevSecOps

Agile

Cloud Services

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Jira

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Trilogy Federal provides financial management, information technology (IT) consulting, program management services, and strategic consulting to federal agencies. Trilogy has an extensive history helping federal clients achieve their most ambitious business modernization and optimization goals with the ability to deliver targeted subject matter expertise and full life cycle support.

The Senior Software Engineer will lead the technical development of solutions within the Ask VA platform, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security. This individual will contribute to system design, coding, and DevSecOps processes as part of an agile team delivering value to veterans and VA personnel.

Please note this position is contingent upon award (June/July 2025)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, build, test, and deploy scalable software systems and APIs.
• Collaborate with architects, product managers, and designers to define requirements and technical solutions.
• Lead code reviews and maintain high code quality and engineering standards.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support rapid and secure delivery.
• Ensure applications meet federal security, privacy, and accessibility requirements.
• Participate in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of production issues.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and mentor junior engineers.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, preferably with modern web technologies.
• Experience or expertise in developing applications integrating with MS Dynamics
• Expertise in languages such as JavaScript (React/Node), Python, Java, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of cloud services (AWS, Azure) and infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Experience with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Working knowledge of RESTful API development and integration.
• Familiarity with security and compliance standards, including Section 508.
• Agile team experience using tools like Git, Jira, and Jenkins

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or equivalent certifications.
• Direct experience working in the VA environment strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with the VA Enterprise DevSecOps Platform (EDP).
• Background in customer-facing portals or service-oriented platforms.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of observability practices and tools (e.g., Splunk, Prometheus, ELK stack)..

Benefits (including but not limited to):

• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Optional FSA
• Paid parental leave
• Safe Harbor 401(k) with employer contributions 100% vested from day 1
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• No cost group term life/AD&D plan, and optional supplemental coverage
• Pet insurance
• Monthly phone and internet stipend
• Tuition and training reimbursement

$95,000 - $125,000 a year

This range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as Trilogy Federal conducts an individual equity review for every candidate based on experience, location, education, industry experience, and comparisons to internal pay bands. In addition to salary, Trilogy offers robust benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance coverage, 401(k) match, paid holidays, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and a very supportive work/life balance.

Regarding remote positions, Trilogy Federal is able to offer virtual employment in the following states: Colorado, Connecticut, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New York, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia.

Trilogy Federal is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.