Remote Senior Software Engineer

Description:

• Bixal is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support the Secure, Performant, Reliable, and User-Centered Experiences (SPRUCE) IDIQ contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
• This role will enhance the Veteran Transition Experience, ensuring transitioning service members (TSMs) and recently separated Veterans (RSVs) can access VA and cross-agency benefits.
• Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining secure, high-performance web applications and services for VA’s Transition Experience initiatives.
• The engineer will architect scalable, cloud-based solutions that integrate with VA systems, APIs, and data sources.
• The role requires adherence to VA’s Technical Reference Model (TRM), Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), and other compliance standards.
• The engineer will implement automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps best practices for robust software delivery.
• Collaboration with Product Managers, UX Designers, Data Scientists, and Government Stakeholders is essential to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Leading Agile development teams in two-week sprint cycles to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software is a key responsibility.
• The engineer will advocate for best practices in software development, security, and accessibility (Section 508 compliance).
• Participation in peer code reviews, technical documentation, and knowledge sharing across teams is expected.
• The role involves developing and optimizing integrations with VA Master Person Index (MPI) and ensuring seamless API connectivity between VA and external systems.
• Security best practices, including identity management, encryption, and authentication protocols, must be implemented.
• Compliance with OMB, NIST, and VA cybersecurity policies is required to maintain data integrity and security.
• The engineer will support Federal Identity, Credential, and Access Management (FICAM) and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles.
• Other relevant duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.
• Expertise in modern programming languages such as JavaScript (Node.js, React), Python, Java, or Go is necessary.
• Experience with cloud-based architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is required.
• A strong background in API development, RESTful services, and microservices architecture is essential.
• Knowledge of federal IT regulations, cybersecurity best practices, and DevSecOps principles is required.
• Proficiency in database design and management (SQL, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, etc.) is necessary.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to diagnose technical challenges and implement scalable solutions are required.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills to work in cross-functional teams and translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders are essential.
• Leadership and initiative to drive engineering best practices, mentor junior developers, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning are necessary.
• Adaptability and resilience to thrive in a complex government environment while balancing competing priorities and constraints are required.
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Benefits:

• The position offers a salary range of $130,000 - $135,000 a year.
• Employees enjoy flexible hours and a 401K with matching incentives.
• Parental leave and medical/dental/vision benefits are provided.
• A Flex Spending Account is available for employees.
• Company-provided short-term disability and life insurance are included.
• Commuter benefits are offered to employees.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays are part of the benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities are available to support career growth.