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title: 'Senior Software Engineer, Data at SteerBridge'
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# Senior Software Engineer, Data at SteerBridge

- **Company:** SteerBridge
- **Location:** Vienna, VA
- **Compensation:** $145k–$175k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/steerbridge/d4751e9f-ed18-4ae6-b6ed-21de2920e46a

## Job description

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.

## Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain internal tools, APIs, shared libraries, and frameworks that expose and consume data from the Modern Disability Claims (MDC) data pipeline. Establish and enforce software engineering standards across platform tooling, including design patterns, clean architecture, code quality, refactoring practices, and code review standards. Establish and champion automated testing practices, including unit and integration testing with pytest, to improve the reliability and maintainability of data platform tooling. Partner with Data Engineers to identify pipeline components that would benefit from stronger software engineering practices and lead efforts to improve their design, testing, and maintainability. Package, version, distribute, and document Python libraries, APIs, services, and internal tools for reliable use across engineering teams. Troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects in internal tools, services, and components supporting the data pipeline. Mentor engineers on software design, testing, and refactoring best practices while contributing to sprint planning, technical priorities, and delivery status.

Required Qualifications Eligibility requirements: U.S. citizenship is required for this position under applicable federal contract requirements. Candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role, including a Public Trust clearance; an active Secret or Top Secret clearance also satisfies this requirement. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 6+ years of experience in software engineering, including the development and maintenance of production-quality software systems. Deep proficiency in Python, including type hints and static typing tools such as mypy, modern packaging tools such as Poetry or setuptools, and clean architecture and design pattern principles. Extensive experience developing automated unit and integration tests with pytest, with a demonstrated ability to establish and improve testing practices across a team. Experience designing and building APIs and backend services using standard software development practices, including Git, code review, version control, and collaborative development workflows. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with demonstrated experience mentoring engineers and partnering with data engineering teams to improve shared software design and code-quality standards.

## Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with data pipelines, ETL/ELT concepts, and related data engineering workflows. Experience with cloud data platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and 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.

## About SteerBridge

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: SteerBridge delivers mission-critical systems and professional services for federal and commercial clients, with a focus on aviation, benefits, infrastructure, and secure payments.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, SDVOSB)
- **Headquarters**: Vienna, Virginia, United States
- **Founded**: 2011
- **Founders**: Rob Schroder (CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: IT Services and IT Consulting, Government & Defense, Healthcare IT, Aviation
- **Target customers**: US federal agencies (VA, Department of War, DoD), commercial enterprises, high-trust environments requiring speed, security, and compliance
- **Mission**: “Deliver mission systems that perform in real-world environments where trust, speed, compliance, and execution matter” – bridging operational experience with technical discipline to solve complex problems for veterans and the nation

## Products & Services
SteerBridge offers a broad portfolio of capabilities under one roof:
- **Software Engineering & Data Services**: Custom application development, data engineering, analytics, AI/ML, and data architecture for federal benefits and claims systems.
- **Cybersecurity & Compliance**: Security engineering, CMMC, ISO 27001, and risk management services for sensitive environments.
- **Aviation & Logistics**: Aviation sustainment, readiness, and logistics support drawing on deep military aviation experience.
- **Construction & Facilities Management**: Project controls, commissioning, data center modernization, and EHRM-related modernization inside VA medical centers and federal facilities.
- **Program Management & Business Process**: Agile program management, business process reengineering, and strategic communications.
- **Cloud & Infrastructure**: AWS Premier Tier Services Partner delivering secure cloud architecture, migration, and modernization.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Revenue**: Not publicly available (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: 194 employees (as of mid-2026); **108.5% year-over-year headcount growth** (+128 people) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/steerbridge)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: AWS (Premier Tier Services Partner); accredited with CMMI ML3, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2022, CMMC Level 1 [steerbridge.com/leadership](https://www.steerbridge.com/leadership)
- **Growth Signals**: Rapid expansion (5.5% monthly follower growth); active hiring across 33+ open roles as of late 2026; presence in Japan alongside US operations

## Competitive Advantages
- **SDVOSB status** – provides government contracting advantages and a mission-driven brand.
- **Deep operational expertise** – leadership (Rob Schroder) is a retired Marine Corps Harrier pilot with congressional and acquisition experience, blending military discipline with private-sector delivery.
- **Certifications & Partnerships** – CMMI ML3, ISO 9001/27001, CMMC Level 1, and AWS Premier Tier Partner – all validated by third-party audits.
- **Full-spectrum capabilities** – from construction management to data science, enabling end-to‑end delivery.
- **Veteran & military spouse programs** – formal fellowship, mentorship, and career development paths tailored to service members.

## Strategic Focus
- **Modernize federal mission systems** – especially VA benefits, GI Bill, medical disability, and aviation readiness.
- **Scale secure payments and decision-support platforms** – focusing on high-volume, audit-trail-intensive environments.
- **Expand into new federal agencies and commercial sectors** – leveraging existing credentials and rapid hiring.
- **Invest in talent development** – with fellowships, certifications, and hands-on project ownership to retain top performers.

## Why Work Here
- **Meaningful work** – directly supports veterans, service members, and national security missions.
- **High-trust, high-expectation culture** – described as “fast, accountable, and built for people who deliver” [steerbridge.com/careers](https://www.steerbridge.com/careers)
- **Growth opportunities** – rapid company growth creates room for leadership and skill advancement in a flat-ish structure.
- **Veteran-friendly** – active programs for veterans and military spouses; many team members have military backgrounds.
- **Benefits** – medical, dental, vision, life, disability; flexible paid time off; 401(k) with company match; professional development (certifications, mentorship).
- **Work environment** – likely hybrid/office-focused given federal contract requirements; headquarters in Vienna, VA with remote roles possible (job postings indicate location-specific listings).

## Sources
1. [steerbridge.com](https://www.steerbridge.com/) – Mission, capabilities, AWS partnership
2. [steerbridge.com/careers](https://www.steerbridge.com/careers) – Culture, benefits, growth philosophy
3. [steerbridge.com/leadership](https://www.steerbridge.com/leadership) – Leadership team, certifications, governance
4. [linkedin.com/company/steerbridge](https://linkedin.com/company/steerbridge) – Employee count, growth, departments, open roles
5. [jobs.lever.co/steerbridge](https://jobs.lever.co/steerbridge) – Current job openings (Software Engineer, Data Engineer, Security Engineer, etc.)

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