Position Overview
We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and maintain the backend systems powering our data platform. This role combines deep technical craftsmanship with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives — you'll write production-grade code, make architectural decisions, and coordinate with stakeholders across engineering, data science, and product to deliver reliable, scalable data infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain backend services and data pipelines that support analytics, reporting, and downstream applications
Write clean, well-tested, maintainable Python and SQL code and contribute to the evolution of our engineering standards and best practices
Architect data storage, processing, and integration solutions that scale with business needs
Lead technical design discussions and make sound trade-offs between performance, cost, maintainability, and delivery speed
Partner with data scientists, analysts, product managers, and other engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Own project timelines and deliverables for cross-functional initiatives, coordinating dependencies across teams
Conduct code reviews and mentor junior and mid-level engineers
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, including performance bottlenecks and data quality problems
Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge-sharing across the organization
Evaluate and recommend new tools, frameworks, and approaches to improve the team's data infrastructure
Required Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship required.
Technical Skills
Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, distributed systems, and software design principles
Expert-level Python programming skills, with experience building production backend systems
Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL; experience with cloud data warehouses (e.g. Redshift) a plus
Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform)
Familiarity with data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Pandas) and workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow)
Strong understanding of API design, microservices architecture, and system integration
Proficiency with version control (Git) and CI/CD practices
Project & Cross-Functional Skills
Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating projects across multiple teams or stakeholders
Strong project management instincts: scoping work, setting timelines, managing risk, and communicating status clearly
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
Comfortable working independently and driving initiatives forward with minimal oversight
Experience balancing competing priorities and stakeholder needs in a fast-paced environment
Experience & Education
6+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on backend or data systems
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Experience mentoring other engineers and contributing to team technical direction is a plus
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Federal Holidays
Skills Required
- U.S. citizenship
- Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, distributed systems, and software design principles
- Expert-level Python programming skills and experience building production backend systems
- Understanding of relational databases and SQL
- Experience with cloud infrastructure such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform
- Familiarity with data processing frameworks such as Spark or Pandas
- Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow
- Understanding of API design, microservices architecture, and system integration
- Proficiency with Git and CI/CD practices
- Experience leading or coordinating projects across multiple teams or stakeholders
- Project management skills, including scoping, timeline setting, risk management, and status communication
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and drive initiatives with minimal oversight
- Ability to balance competing priorities and stakeholder needs
- Six or more years of professional software engineering experience focused on backend or data systems
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to technical direction
- Experience with cloud data warehouses such as Redshift
What We Do
SteerBridge is a technology company that provides professional services and solutions to the U.S. Government and Corporate counterparts through a wide array of capabilities and myopic focus on innovative solutions. We leverage decades of federal acquisition and private sector experience to deliver best in class commercial solutions while maximizing Veteran talent to enhance efficiency and surpass expectations. Current & Past Services include: Veteran Relations | Strategic Communications | General Technology Services | Software Engineering | Program Management | Business Process Management | Cybersecurity Professional Services | AI/ML capabilities | Data Management & Analytics.
