Senior Software Engineer – Hub-Remote: DC or Philly Metro

Element 84

Senior Software Engineer at Element 84 developing reliable and maintainable code for global data-intensive applications. Collaborate within a remote team and contribute to impactful projects.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $172,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle from user story generation, through design, development, automated testing and operational support
Improve quality by actively participating in code reviews and adhering to team quality standards
Work alongside other engineers on the team to elevate technology and consistently apply best practices
Own the execution of medium-to-large-sized features with higher-level technical support
Describe and document the details of your work fluidly and accurately for technical peers and non-technical stakeholders
Think holistically about the system and build with an eye towards long term maintainability and efficiency
Collaboratively provide estimates and other input to the client, project managers designers, or others about features to help determine their feasibility, complexity, cost, and priority level
Contribute to a culture of positivity, curiosity, and respect for all individuals

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
Experience building back-end systems that are scalable, secure, and well-architected
Experience with a major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Proficiency in troubleshooting software issues and debugging a large codebase
Ability to work as a member of a team using the Scrum methodology
Firm commitment to and experience with automated testing and continuous integration
Proponent of continuous improvement and willing to bring new ideas to the team
Outstanding all-round communication skills and ability to work collaboratively and proficiently in a remote environment
Energetic, self-motivated, team player
Bachelor's Degree in a technical major, such as Computer Science or Engineering (will consider equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree)
This position requires that applicants be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or at any time in the future, and be able to pass a general background check.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive medical, dental and vision benefits
Life Insurance, Short & Long Term disability insurance
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plans with a fixed 3% of salary employer contributions (paid regardless of employee participation)
Health savings account with a company contribution
Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care and transportation)
Company-paid parental leave after one year of employment
Flexible work schedules
Paid employee assistance program
6 paid floating holidays
4 weeks + 1 day paid Vacation Time Off per calendar year (prorated first year)
40 hours paid Sick Leave
Cell phone stipend

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Hard Skills & Tools

software development lifecycleback-end systemsautomated testingcontinuous integrationtroubleshootingdebuggingScrum methodologycloud computingAWSAzure

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborationpositivitycuriosityrespectself-motivatedteam playerdocumentationestimationfeasibility analysis