The Role
Owns backend software engineering for a data platform supporting federal disability claims. Designs APIs, internal tools, shared Python libraries, and services; establishes architecture, testing, packaging, documentation, and code-quality standards. Partners with data engineers, leads reviews, resolves complex defects, mentors engineers, and supports planning. Requires substantial Python, pytest, API, software design, and mentoring experience, along with U.S. citizenship and Public Trust eligibility.
Summary Generated by Built In
SteerBridge is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.
At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.
Position Overview
SteerBridge is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Data to support the Modern Disability Claims program. This senior role owns the software engineering practice that surrounds our data platform, including internal tools, APIs and services that expose or consume data from the pipeline, and shared libraries/frameworks, while setting the standards and rigor (design patterns, automated testing, refactoring) that raise the overall engineering quality of the data pipeline. This is a backend-focused role distinct from both the Data Engineer, who owns the pipeline logic itself, and the Software Engineer, who builds full-stack, user-facing features.
Responsibilities- Design, build, and maintain internal tools, APIs, and shared libraries/frameworks that expose and consume data from the Modern Disability Claims data pipeline
- Set and enforce software engineering standards, including design patterns, clean architecture, and refactoring practices, across the data platform's surrounding tooling
- Establish and champion automated testing discipline (unit and integration, using pytest) across the data engineering team
- Partner closely with Data Engineers to identify pipeline components that would benefit from stronger software engineering practices, and lead the effort to bring them up to standard
- Package and distribute Python libraries and services with clear versioning, dependency management, and documentation
- Lead code reviews for platform tooling and, where relevant, pipeline code, setting the bar for shared engineering standards
- Mentor engineers on software design, testing, and refactoring practices
- Debug and resolve complex software defects in internal tools and services supporting the data pipeline
- Document APIs, libraries, and internal tools for use by other engineering teams
- Contribute to sprint/team planning and provide status updates on assigned work
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Must hold, or be able to obtain, a Public Trust clearance (an active Secret or Top Secret clearance also satisfies this requirement)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 6+ years of experience in software engineering
- Deep proficiency in Python, including type hints/static typing (e.g., mypy), modern packaging (e.g., Poetry, setuptools), and clean-architecture/design-pattern practices
- Extensive experience writing automated tests with pytest (unit and integration testing), with a track record of establishing testing discipline across a team
- Experience designing and building APIs and backend services
- Experience with Git and standard software development practices, including code review
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of mentoring other engineers and working closely with data engineers to raise shared code-quality standards
- Familiarity with, or hands-on experience with, data pipelines or ETL/ELT concepts (helpful, not required)
- Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated quality gates
- Experience supporting healthcare, insurance, benefits administration, or federal programs
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Federal Holidays
SteerBridge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.
Skills Required
- U.S. citizenship
- Must hold or be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance; active Secret or Top Secret clearance also satisfies this requirement
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of software engineering experience
- Deep proficiency in Python, including type hints/static typing, modern packaging, and clean architecture/design patterns
- Extensive experience writing automated unit and integration tests with pytest, including establishing testing discipline across a team
- Experience designing and building APIs and backend services
- Experience with Git and standard software development practices, including code review
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, including mentoring engineers and working with data engineers
- Familiarity with data pipelines or ETL/ELT concepts
- Experience with cloud data platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated quality gates
- Experience supporting healthcare, insurance, benefits administration, or federal programs
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The Company
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.
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