Senior Software Engineer - Data Modernization (Remote)

GovCIO; Boise (ID); Remote; USD 195,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development

Certification Assistance

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. You will lead design, development, and deployment of complex applications as part of a cross-domain solution in a fully remote US setting.

Responsibilities include mentoring mid-level engineers, driving Agile processes, implementing robust CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring security and compliance. Strong Java, REST, and cloud experience are essential, with preference for Azure/AWS and data

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.
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM tools.
• Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and TDD.

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

Java frameworks (Spring, Spring Boot,

Hibernate/JPA

RESTful API design

JavaScript

Git (ADO/GitHub)

Agile/Scrum

Object-oriented programming

English communication

Performance/JS web tech

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

Azure

AWS

Databricks

Terraform/Infra as Code

IAM/ RBAC

Job description

GovCIO is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to support the VA Data Modernization initiative. You will lead design, development, and deployment of complex applications as part of a cross-domain solution in a fully remote US setting.

Responsibilities include mentoring mid-level engineers, driving Agile processes, implementing robust CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring security and compliance. Strong Java, REST, and cloud experience are essential, with preference for Azure/AWS and data