Senior Software Engineer — Remote Data Modernization Leader

GovCIO; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 195,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development platform

Training, Education and Certification

Referral Bonus Program

Internal Mobility Program

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead design, development, and deployment of complex applications for the VA Data Modernization initiative. This fully remote role is located in the United States and requires deep Java/J2EE expertise, strong JavaScript skills, and experience with modern software practices.

You will collaborate with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams, drive CI/CD pipelines, ensure security and compliance, and mentor mid-level engineers in an

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or a related field with 12 years of 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.
• Experience with RESTful web services and API design.
• Experience with version control systems (Git using ADO or GitHub).
• Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum teams.
• Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written.
• Self‑motivation, organization, time‑management, and deductive problem‑solving skills.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Networking, web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), Microsoft Windows.
• Strong understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM tools.
• Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and test‑driven development (TDD).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

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/Hp

Modern JavaScript

OO programming & design patterns

RESTful web services & API design

Git (ADO/GitHub)

Agile/Scrum

English communication

Relational DBs (PostgreSQL/MySQL)

Testing (unit/integration, TDD)

Java best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

Git (ADO/GitHub)

Windows

Job description

GovCIO is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead design, development, and deployment of complex applications for the VA Data Modernization initiative. This fully remote role is located in the United States and requires deep Java/J2EE expertise, strong JavaScript skills, and experience with modern software practices.

You will collaborate with product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams, drive CI/CD pipelines, ensure security and compliance, and mentor mid-level engineers in an