Senior Software Engineer, Data

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. Design, build, and maintain internal tools, APIs, and shared libraries/frameworks that expose and consume data from the Modern Disability Claims data pipeline .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeVienna • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $145,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep proficiency in Python programming, including type hints and modern packaging, while establishing automated testing disciplines and mentoring engineering teams. Capable of designing and building APIs and backend services, with a strong focus on clean architecture and software engineering standards.

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Python ProgrammingAutomated Testing with PytestAPI Design and DevelopmentCode Review and MentorshipSoftware Engineering Standards

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Hard Skills

PythonAutomated TestingAPI DevelopmentGitClean ArchitectureDesign PatternsType HintsDependency ManagementVersioningRefactoring

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

PoetrySetuptoolsAWSAzureGCP

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

Data PipelinesETLELTHealthcareInsuranceBenefits AdministrationFederal Programs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudETLGoogle Cloud PlatformPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 using pytest across the data engineering team
Partner with Data Engineers to identify pipeline components needing stronger software engineering practices and lead improvement efforts
Package and distribute Python libraries and services with clear versioning, dependency management, and documentation
Lead code reviews for platform tooling and relevant pipeline code
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 other engineering teams
Contribute to sprint/team planning and provide status updates on assigned work

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Preferred: Familiarity with data pipelines or ETL/ELT concepts
Preferred: Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Preferred: Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated quality gates
Preferred: Experience supporting healthcare, insurance, benefits administration, or federal programs

Benefits

Comp & perks

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