Job Description
Job Description
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Why Bixal?
Bixal is a consulting company headquartered in Fairfax, VA, working alongside governments and organizations to help them deliver better services and experiences to the communities they serve. Using evidence-based knowledge and technology, Bixal empowers clients to deliver on their missions more effectively by fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
Our values:
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People-First: Emphasizing the importance of people in all aspects of work.
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Collaboration and Transparency: Valuing teamwork and open communication.
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Growth Mindset: Encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.
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Creating Lasting Impact: Focusing on meaningful outcomes and positive change.
About the role:
Bixal is seeking Software Engineer to provide advanced technical leadership and hands-on engineering across HSICC digital platforms. This role supports complex feature development, enterprise integrations, system optimization, and operational excellence within secure, regulated environments.
This is an experienced individual contributor role where you’ll be expected to drive delivery end-to-end—from solution design through implementation, testing, deployment, and production support—while helping shape engineering standards and mentoring others.
This is a full-time position contingent on contract award by our client, with a defined performance period of one year with two one-year option periods. This role offers you a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a project that aligns with Bixal’s mission of delivering innovative, human-centered solutions. While the role has a fixed duration, we are committed to transparency and collaboration, keeping you informed about contract updates and new opportunities. At Bixal, we support your professional journey, ensuring your experience reflects our inclusive, purpose-driven culture and prepares you for future success.
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $120,000 – $127,000. In the spirit of transparency, most offers tend to land near the midpoint of the range. We make compensation decisions thoughtfully, considering your experience, the skills you bring, and our commitment to internal equity. Fairness and transparency are core to how we operate.
Candidates should be prepared to present a portfolio of work demonstrating your knowledge, skills, and experience aligned with the requirements listed in the Qualifications section below.
Responsibilities:
Advanced Engineering & Delivery
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Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable, and reliable software solutions for federal digital platforms.
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Lead implementation of complex features, including backend services, integrations, and APIs.
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Own technical execution for assigned initiatives, including:
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architecture decisions
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tradeoff analysis
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estimation and delivery planning
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risk identification and mitigation
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Build and improve API integrations with internal and third-party systems (e.g., identity, data services, analytics, forms, workflow tools).
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Diagnose and resolve system issues across environments (DEV/TEST/PROD), including root cause analysis, incident response, and long-term fixes.
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Improve performance and reliability through monitoring, observability, and tuning (e.g., logs, metrics, tracing).
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Implement complex CMS-based solutions, including Drupal, as well as other modern frameworks and platforms.
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Contribute to modern engineering practices including automated testing, code quality standards, and secure development patterns.
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Support and contribute to ATO documentation, evidence collection, and compliance artifacts aligned with federal requirements.
Technical Leadership & Collaboration
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Serve as a technical partner to product, design, and delivery teams—helping translate requirements into robust technical solutions.
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Mentor other engineers through pairing, coaching, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.
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Establish and reinforce team standards for:
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secure coding
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CI/CD pipelines
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documentation
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testing strategy
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maintainability and long-term support
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Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, estimation, backlog refinement, demos, and retrospectives.
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Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Other relevant duties as assigned and qualified/trained to perform
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, at least 4 years of direct Drupal CMS Frontend or Backend experience, or equivalent practical experience (6 years without degree).
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Experience building and supporting complex web applications, APIs, and CMS platforms, including Drupal (or similar systems).
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Experience supporting mobile-friendly or mobile-integrated applications.
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Experienced with Agile development practices and Git-based workflows.
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Experience working within secure or regulated environments.
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Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
Nice to Have Skills and Experience:
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Experience supporting public-facing government digital platforms.
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Strong understanding of accessibility (WCAG) and security best practices.
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Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
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Familiarity with bilingual or multilingual digital services.
How We Support Our Team:
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Flex hours
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401K with matching incentive
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Parental Leave
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Medical/dental/vision benefits
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Flex Spending Account
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Company provided short-term disability and life insurance
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Commuter benefits
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
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11 Paid holidays
Our company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.