Software Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Develop application components utilizing contemporary software engineering methodologies.

• Construct logical and physical data models that meet business and system specifications.

• Design, optimize, and oversee relational Oracle database models to ensure performance, scalability, and reliability.

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to convert business requirements into technical designs and executable development tasks.

• Specify APIs, services, and integrations that facilitate data-driven workflows across various systems.

• Execute performance tuning, query optimization, indexing strategies, and decisions on normalization and denormalization.

• Enforce data governance, maintain data quality, and apply security best practices.

• Clarify requirements for development teams.

• Maintain documentation for system architecture, data dictionaries, schemas, and code modifications.

• Support the Customs and Border Protection’s Revenue Modernization initiative by converting paper-based collection processes into electronic solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience as a software engineer or in a similar role.

• Familiarity with database modeling tools and methodologies, including ER modeling, dimensional modeling, and schema design.

• Proficient in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, or JavaScript/TypeScript.

• Practical experience with SQL and relational databases like PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL.

• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, along with managed database services.

• Experience with tools like Jira, Confluence, or other DevSecOps solutions.

• Strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts for both business and technical audiences.

• US citizenship is required.

• Current clearance level: None.

• Clearance level that can be obtained: None.

• Public Trust/Other Required: MBI Full 5C (T3).

• Preferred qualifications include experience with data warehousing, ETL/ELT processes, analytics pipelines, microservices architecture, event-driven systems, data privacy and compliance frameworks, Docker, Kubernetes, and highly available distributed systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.

• 401K plan with company matching.

• Competitive salary.

• Paid time off.

• AI-driven career tool to identify career advancement steps and learning opportunities.

• Internal mobility team dedicated to supporting career objectives.

• Flexible work weeks where feasible.

• Medical plan options, including some with Health Savings Accounts.

• Dental plan options.

• Vision plan.

• Leave options for vacation, sick days, personal time, holidays, paid parental leave, military service, bereavement, and jury duty.

• Short- and long-term disability insurance.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

• Personal accident insurance.

• Critical illness insurance.

• Business travel and accident insurance.

• Less than 10% travel requirement.