Sr. Software Engineer

Federal Advisory Partners; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tria Federal is seeking a Software Engineer to support VA's Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System (BTSSS) program. You will collaborate with designers, analysts, product owners, and other engineers to build API services, backend systems, and integrations powering travel claim submissions.

This role requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Federal Position of Trust clearance, residency in the United States, and a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Experience in backend service development using modern programming languages.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, integrations, and asynchronous processing.
• Understanding of cloud deployment patterns and automated testing.
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Strong focus on code quality, maintainability, and security.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain Travel Pay API, Claim Ingest API, and backend systems supporting BTSSS.
• Develop integrations with VA.gov, the VA API ecosystem (vets-api), mobile apps, and staff-facing tools.
• Implement performant, secure, and reliable services for automated claim adjudication and processing.
• Support two-week sprint delivery through coding, testing, and documentation.
• Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with DevOps to support CI/CD workflows and zero-downtime deployments.
• Troubleshoot production issues and participate in on-call escalations where needed.
• Ensure all work adheres to VA standards including 508 accessibility, security, and authoritative data usage.

Skills

Backend service development

RESTful APIs

Asynchronous processing

Troubleshooting production issues

Code quality and security

Collaborating with cross-functional 5+

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

RESTful APIs

Cloud deployment patterns

Job description

Who we are:

Tria Federal delivers digital services and technology solutions that support the health and safety of veterans, service members and civilians. For two decades, federal agencies have relied on Tria companies to advance their critical missions and modernize their systems, so that they can uphold their commitment to the American people. Today, we are pushing the boundaries of possibility through partnerships and investments in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, developing solutions for the biggest challenges that government will face tomorrow.

We are proud to employ and support military veterans who bring mission-first mindset, technical expertise, and leadership qualities that strengthen our work. Veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Description:

We are looking for a Software Engineer to support VA's Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System (BTSSS) program. This role will participate in building, enhancing, and maintaining API services, backend systems, and integrations that power Veteran and caregiver travel claim submissions. You will collaborate closely with designers, analysts, product owners, and other engineers to deliver high-quality capabilities in two-week agile sprints.

Basic Requirements:

• Ability to successfully obtain a U.S. Federal Position of Trust clearance designation.
• Must reside in and be able to perform work in the United States.
• Must have lived in the United States for 3 of the last 5 years.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience in backend service development using modern programming languages.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, integrations, and asynchronous processing.
• Understanding of cloud deployment patterns and automated testing.
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Strong focus on code quality, maintainability, and security.

Responsibilities:

• Enhance and maintain Travel Pay API, Claim Ingest API, and backend systems supporting BTSSS.
• Develop integrations with VA.gov, the VA API ecosystem (vets-api), mobile apps, and staff-facing tools.
• Implement performant, secure, and reliable services for automated claim adjudication and processing.
• Support two-week sprint delivery through coding, testing, and documentation.
• Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with DevOps to support CI/CD workflows and zero-downtime deployments.
• Troubleshoot production issues and participate in on-call escalations where needed.
• Ensure all work adheres to VA standards including 508 accessibility, security, and authoritative data usage.

Why Tria?

What defines the Tria brand is more than just our dedication to excellence in our craft; it's our incredible team of dedicated, talented, and passionate people that make Tria so exceptional. As people powering possible, we are all partners in our team's shared success.

As a company that cares about people, we seek to cultivate a culture in which all can thrive personallyandprofessionally. We offer a top-tier benefits package to invest in your physical, mental, and financial health and wellness so that you can be your best self - at workand in life. At Tria, we are growth-minded, entrepreneurial in spirit, and committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and opportunity for all. Whatever your background, your role, your department, or stage in your professional journey, here you will have opportunities to learn new skills, seize new challenges, and advance your career as we grow.

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