Senior Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

Aquia is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support the Department of Veterans Affairs in modernizing the digital disability benefits experience on VA.gov, working within a cross-functional agile team to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and accessible software.

In Short

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems primarily using Ruby on Rails and Java.
• Contribute to front-end implementation using React and JavaScript.
• Lead technical design sessions and architectural reviews.
• Ensure integration with VA services adhering to identity and access control standards.
• Monitor system health and troubleshoot production issues.
• Champion accessibility, security, and performance best practices.
• Write clean, testable, well-documented code using GitHub.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and researchers.
• Participate in agile sprints and contribute to planning and retrospectives.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, including 2 years in a senior role.
• Proficiency in Ruby on Rails and/or Java.
• Familiarity with React and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in AWS environments.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and data modeling.
• Experience with automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.
• Commitment to accessibility, security, and compliance standards.
• Ability to work in collaborative, mission-driven teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits

• Premium health care plans (90% employer-paid).
• Employee stock plan.
• 100% 401k match (up to IRS annual max).
• Generous PTO package.
• Personal training and development budget.