Senior Software Engineer - Remote, Cloud & DevOps Leader

GovCIO; Pierre (SD); Remote; USD 195,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Discounts

Learning platform

Certification assistance

Referral bonus

Internal mobility

Pet insurance

Flexible work

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of complex applications for the VA Data Modernization initiative. This fully remote role is based in the United States and requires strong Java and modern web skills.

You will guide cross-functional teams, enforce best practices, and ensure secure, scalable software delivery. The position emphasizes leadership, Agile processes, and thorough code reviews within a modern SDLC.

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.
• Effective communication in English, both written and oral.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., 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

Spring/Spring Boot

Hibernate/JPA

REST APIs

JavaScript

OO Design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS

Tools

Git

GitHub/ADO

Jenkins

CI/CD

Azure/AWS

ORM Tools

Job description

GovCIO is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of complex applications for the VA Data Modernization initiative. This fully remote role is based in the United States and requires strong Java and modern web skills.

You will guide cross-functional teams, enforce best practices, and ensure secure, scalable software delivery. The position emphasizes leadership, Agile processes, and thorough code reviews within a modern SDLC.