Principal senior software engineer

Sierra7, Inc. is seeking an experienced Principal Senior Software Engineer to provide technical leadership and advanced engineering expertise for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veteran Experience Services (VES) Eligibility and Enrollment 2.0 program initiative. This role will serve as a lead engineer and hands-on developer, guiding design decisions, mentoring engineering teams, and ensuring delivery of secure, scalable, and reliable solutions. The engineer will collaborate closely with product owners, architects, DevSecOps engineers, and QA teams to build high-quality, mission-critical systems that improve Veteran access to benefits and services.

This position is primarily remote with occasional travel to the DC/VA/MD area for program meetings or conferences.

Position Responsibilities :

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex software solutions supporting E&E 2.0.
• Serve as a technical authority and mentor for development teams, providing guidance on architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Collaborate with program architects to ensure solutions align with VA enterprise standards, security policies, and modernization strategies.
• Write, review, and optimize high-quality, maintainable, and secure code across multiple programming languages and frameworks.
• Drive the integration of software components into CI/CD DevSecOps pipelines, ensuring automated builds, testing, and deployments.
• Support system performance tuning, scalability, and resilience engineering.
• Conduct code reviews, technical reviews, and architecture/design walkthroughs.
• Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity, accessibility, and interoperability standards.
• Provide technical input to release planning, backlog prioritization, and risk/issue management.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations for adoption where applicable to enhance program outcomes and customer satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Expertise in one or more enterprise-grade programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, .NET, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Angular, Node.js, Spring Boot).
• Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud-native architectures.
• Strong knowledge of DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
• Deep understanding of secure coding practices, vulnerability mitigation, and federal security standards (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP).
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and mentor junior developers.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare IT interoperability standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR).
• Familiarity with 508 Compliance, desired
• Must be able to effectively communicate in person, over video conferencing, and by phone.
• Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or other federal healthcare/benefits programs, preferred.
• The ability to operate in a high stress environment.
• Must be able to obtain government public trust.
• Occasional travel may be required to government sites or for stakeholder meetings.

Education & Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or related field – (8 years’ experience and/or a relevant certification may be considered in lieu of degree)
• 3-5 years of progressive software engineering experience in software engineering, with 1-2 years in a principal or senior technical leadership role.
• Experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or other large federal health/benefits programs, preferred.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Kubernetes CKA/CKAD, SAFe Practitioner, or equivalent, a strong plus.

Why Join Sierra7?

Sierra7 is a Small Disabled Veteran Owned Business. We were founded in 2009 with the mission of “serving those who serve". We are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and CMMI-SVC Level 3-appraised member of the government technology and services industry. We are a proud recipient of the 2024 Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the US Department of Labor, which recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain Veterans.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• HSA (Health Savings Account)
• Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Additional Supplemental Medical Benefits
  • Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, Accident

• 401K
• Legal Assistance
• Financial Wellness
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Federal Holidays
• Education Reimbursement
• LinkedIn Learning Employee
• Referral Program

This posting is for prospective candidates only. Unsolicited third-party resume submissions will be considered property of Sierra7, Inc. and will not be acknowledged or returned.

We will never send communications through any other domain, including @sierra7careers.com, @gmail.com or @yahoo.com. ALL communications will come from a @sierra7.com domain. We will never request payment from you, nor will we send payment to you, prior to your start date. If you have been asked to send or receive any payment, or if you have any doubt about whether you have been contacted by a Sierra7 employee, please contact us at [email protected]

Disclaimer:

As required by local law, Sierra7 provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Sierra7 varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set and level of experience.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia is: $115,000 - $150,000 USD

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.


Sierra7 will not provide sponsorship for employment-based immigration benefits for this position. To be considered for this position all candidates must be a US Citizen. This position is not a C2C opportunity.

Sierra7 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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