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Senior Software Engineer (Remote)

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Compensation
$99–196K/yr
Location
Remote · US
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Senior Software Engineer designs, develops, tests, and maintains complex software for enterprise environments, including applications serving large user populations. The role works with stakeholders and cross-functional teams on requirements, architecture, product roadmaps, and reliable software at scale. It also provides technical support for critical application issues and helps guide and mentor less experienced engineers.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Technical CommunicationWorking RelationshipsSoftware Development LifecycleSystems IntegrationJavaScriptCPythonCloud TechnologiesAWSAzureDatabase TechnologiesSQLOracleMongoDBPostgreSQLAgile MethodologiesCI/CDTest-Driven DevelopmentBehavior-Driven DevelopmentAutomated Acceptance TestingCI/CD ToolsCode Quality PracticesCommunication

Qualifications

Bachelor's in IT or CS or Equivalent Experience5 Years Software Development ExperienceU.S. Work Authorization Without Sponsorship

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE:

Performs complex analysis, design, development, testing, and debugging of computer software ranging from operating system architecture integration and software design to selection of computer systems, language, and/or equipment. Designs, develops/codes, tests, and documents critical and complex application programs for computer systems. Works with appropriate stakeholders to define system scope and objectives and establish baselines. Establishes project standards and processes. Breaks down software requirements and creates highly complex systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Perform technical detail design, coding, testing of applications. Serves as subject matter expert for both customer and internal discussions related to maintaining and enhancing existing software systems. Develop and/or analyze interface design documentation. Comply with hardware and software systems standards and procedures. Deliver large systems for tens of thousands of users. Comply with code quality, migration and dev/ops standards and policies.

  • Performs software analysis, including requirements and uses case development and design. Implements and documents source code to design specifications. Performs software testing including developing and running automated unit tests, drafting, and executing structured automated test cases. Compile, assess, and report data results from software testing and analysis.

  • Develops software solutions for enterprise environments and other technologies. Analyzes and implements functional and non-functional (e.g. performance, availability) requirements and designs, implements, and tests software. Performs operations & maintenance (O&M) of existing systems. Identifies areas for improvement and streamlining. Demonstrated experience with front-end and back-end programing and integration frameworks and tools. Assist in the estimation of development of application features.

  • Provides direct technical support for high level, high visibility and critical trouble calls for supported applications. Works with cross functional teams to develop highly reliable software that runs at scale. Provides recommendations to infuse new technology. Extend open-source libraries and systems as necessary to meet the needs of the team. Play a crucial role in product scoping and roadmap / architecture discussions. Continually evaluate emerging technologies to identify opportunities, trends, and best practices. Mentoring of junior software engineers.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Position does not have direct reports but is expected to assist in guiding and mentoring less experienced staff. May lead a team of matrixed resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Experience: 5 years experience with software development, basic coding and compilation, software architecture/design, user requirements definition and software specification development.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

  • Ability to communicate technical requirements to all levels of expertise.

  • Proficient in establishing and maintaining good working relationships.

  • Knowledge and understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC).

  • Proficient with integrating complex and/or existing systems.

  • Knowledge of programming languages (e.g. JavaScript, C, Python, etc.).

  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

  • Knowledge of cloud technologies (e.g. AWS, Azure).

  • Knowledge of database technologies (e.g. cloud, SQL, Oracle, Mongo DB, PostgreSQL, etc.).

  • Fundamental knowledge of software engineers? best practices, agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines.

  • Knowledge of test-first practices including Test-Driven Development (TDD) for unit tests and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) for automated acceptance tests.

  • Strong experience with Deployment/Continuous Integration/ Continuous Testing/ Continuous Delivery processes and tools and have expertise in CI/CD tools and framework.

  • Knowledge of Code quality and promotion practices.

Salary Range: $98,784 - $196,196

Salary Range Disclaimer

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Department

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Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship.

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How this job compares

Set against the 40,886 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$99–196K/yr
  • Virginia median$129–205K/yr1,496 salary ranges
  • US median$135–217K/yr32,584 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $147K, is 13% below the Virginia median midpoint ($169K) — in the middle half of Software Engineer salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,741 open Software Engineer jobs in Virginia and 40,886 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (33,209 postings).
Education
14,226 of the 40,886 open Software Engineer jobs (35%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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