Senior Software Engineer

Overview

Steer Bridge Strategies is a CVE-Verified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering a broad spectrum of professional services to the U.S. Government and private sector. Backed by decades of hands-on experience in federal acquisition and procurement, we provide agile, best-in-class commercial solutions that drive mission success.

Our strength lies in our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, discipline, and dedication shape everything we do. At Steer Bridge, we don’t just hire talent—we empower it, creating meaningful career paths for those who have served and those who share our commitment to excellence.

Steer Bridge seeks Software Engineers to support delivery efforts for our Modern Disability Claims ("MDC") project. This initiative is focused on modernizing claims processing systems for the Department of Veterans Affairs (the VA) to enhance security, reliability, and operational efficiency in service of our nation’s veterans.

Software Engineers are responsible for supporting empirical product development, including but not limited to grooming Product Backlog, ensuring team communication and understanding each Sprint, informing the planning process to maximize value, and identifying impediments while practicing agility.

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Federal Holidays

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• An active Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain one is required.
• Minimum 8 years of full-stack software engineering experience.
• Expertise in React.js, Type Script, Node.js, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• VA Systems experience (strongly preferred).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in cross-functional environments.
• Proficiency in the PERN/MERN Stack (Postgre
  
  SQL, Mongo
  
  DB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js).
• Solid understanding of JavaScript module systems (ESM, Common
  
  JS) and modern bundling workflows (e.g., Webpack, Vite, Rollup).
• Experience with declarative and functional programming patterns (React hooks, immutability, functional components).
• Hands-on experience with Mongo
  
  DB and SQL or other relational databases.
• Experience deploying and monitoring web applications using cloud resources (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and containers (Docker).
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Cloud Formation.
• Demonstrated high proficiency in server-side backend libraries and architecture.
• Ability to connect and integrate with APIs (REST, SOAP, HTTP Methods).
• Experience using Elasticsearch for indexing, querying, and aggregation.
• Proven ability to evaluate and recommend technical solutions, develop implementation strategies, and execute action plans.
• Deep understanding of data quality and assurance, with hands-on experience resolving data-related issues.
• Desire to learn and apply AI/ML and Deep Learning models.
• Strong collaboration, mentoring, and relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple critical projects simultaneously and deliver with precision.
• A passion for thriving in a fast-paced, agile environment and implementing creative, scalable solutions.
• Ability to guide junior team members in developing clean, maintainable, and declarative code.
• Preferred:
• Top Secret clearance.
• AWS Professional or Specialty certification.
• Experience supporting DoD and/or VA missions.
• Agile development experience (Scrum, Kanban).
• Familiarity with Three.
  
  JS/WebGL, Leaflet/Turf.
  
  JS, D3.JS/am Charts, Ansible, and Keycloak.
• Experience working with GOVCLOUD and Iron Bank resources.
• Experience building and testing APIs using Postman, REST/SOAP APIs, and CRUD actions.
• Proficiency in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience with government RMF/ATO/Cybersecurity requirements.
• Ability to develop comprehensive, scalable software applications.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc).
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

• Lead design and development of microservices, APIs, and responsive front-ends integrated with VA.gov, ensuring FHIR/RESTful compliance and Dev Sec Ops  integration.
• Actively develop, test, and maintain software applications using agile methodologies.
• Mentor and guide junior developers in writing clean, declarative, and maintainable code following modern best practices.
• Promote and enforce declarative and functional programming principles (React hooks, immutability, composability).
• Advise on and contribute to the development of comprehensive project schedules and planning documents.
• Coordinate code reviews, quality control, and merge request validation within CI/CD pipelines.
• Facilitate Scrum Events, including Sprint Reviews,…