Senior Software Engineer

Bixal is a consulting company based in Fairfax, VA, working alongside governments and organizations to help them deliver better services and experiences to the communities they serve.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Software Engineer

Bixal is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to play a vital role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Program Engineering Lead and the product delivery team to maintain sufficient engineering staffing and quality deliverables. This role requires strong technical expertise and leadership to guide the development team through complex projects.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Coordinating with the Program Engineering Lead and product delivery team
  • Supporting development using technologies like Ruby on Rails, React, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Java, and Python
  • Adhering to modern software development practices
  • Ensuring architecturally sound engineering decisions
  • Participating in software design meetings and architectural discussions
  • Improving developer experience and onboarding processes
  • Designing, developing, and deploying features for va.gov applications

The ideal candidate should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of software development experience
  • Proficiency in Ruby on Rails, React, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Java, Git, and Python
  • Familiarity with agile development practices
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Bixal offers a competitive benefits package, including flexible work arrangements, 401K matching, parental leave, comprehensive health benefits, and professional development opportunities. The company is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization and beyond.

Join Bixal to contribute to meaningful projects that help governments and organizations better serve their communities while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Last updated a month ago

Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer

  • Coordinate with the Program Engineering Lead and the product delivery team to ensure sufficient engineering staffing and quality engineering deliverables
  • Support a development team using a mix of technologies, including Ruby on Rails, React, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Java, and Python
  • Adhere to modern software development practices, including accessibility, documentation, testing, observability, and monitoring
  • Ensure engineering decisions are architecturally sound with future maintainability in mind
  • Participate in and facilitate software design meetings, architectural intent, and decision-making discussions
  • Identify and implement improvements to the developer experience, including quick and effective onboarding of new engineers and ease of development and testing across products
  • Design, develop, test, deploy, and evolve features for the va.gov application (including vets-api and vets-website) to meet features as described in the team backlog

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer

Ruby
React
Java
Python
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in software development, preferably in a senior engineering role
  • Strong proficiency with Ruby on Rails, React, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Java, Git, and Python
  • Familiarity with agile software development practices
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Experience in contributing to and facilitating design and architectural discussions
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer

401k
Commuter Benefits
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
Vision Insurance
  • Competitive base salary
  • Flex hours
  • Work from home flexibility
  • 401K with matching incentive
  • Parental Leave
  • Medical/dental/vision benefits
  • Flex Spending Account
  • Company provided short-term disability
  • Company provided life insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Generous PTO
  • 11 Paid holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • New business referral bonus

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