Senior Developer

(Full-Time Position | Remote, Hybrid, or In-Office Preferred | USA-Based Applicants Only)

Mount Vernon, WA (in-office or hybrid preferred) or USA Remote Options (for outstanding candidates)

Claim Climbers specializes in providing nexus letters to U.S. military veterans, helping them strengthen their VA disability claims. Our mission is to support veterans by offering expert medical and psychological opinions that connect service-related conditions to their military service, ensuring they receive the benefits they deserve.

We are seeking a proactive and agile Senior Software Developer to join our dynamic technology team. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with Project Managers to set clear, achievable project timelines and actively lead development efforts to meet these milestones. Your strategic thinking and bias for action will help refine project scopes, balancing ambitious goals with practical, long-term business value.

We’re seeking a highly experienced professional with a proven ability to take initiative, work autonomously, and rapidly develop impactful solutions within a startup environment. Expertise in software development, cloud infrastructure, and modern development practices, particularly with AWS and microservices architectures, is critical.

• Collaborate with Project Managers to define realistic timelines and deliverables.
• Hands-on involvement in coding and software development to ensure timely project completion.
• Evaluate project scope and provide strategic recommendations balancing innovation with practical business objectives.
• Mentor and guide development team members, enhancing overall team proficiency and cohesion.
• Implement and manage cloud-based solutions primarily using AWS services.
• Contribute actively to architectural discussions and decisions, ensuring scalable and maintainable project outcomes.

• Minimum 6 years of experience in software development or related tech industry roles.
• Extensive experience with AWS technologies, including:
• S3
• ECR/ECS
• Route 53
• Cognito
• Parameter Store
• Proficiency with Docker, TypeScript, NextJS, Bun, Jira, and Git.
• Demonstrated experience in software development life-cycle management and agile methodologies.
• Strong ability to logically approach and dissect complex technical problems.

• Strong teamwork orientation and ability to effectively lead and manage multiple developers.
• Excellent communication skills, able to clearly articulate technical concepts.
• Willingness to mentor and educate team members, fostering professional growth.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback objectively.
• Autonomous working style, coupled with proactive inquiry and problem-solving skills.
• Open to experimentation, innovation, and learning from failures.

• Experience with Data Lakes.
• Familiarity with Messaging Bus systems (AWS SQS).
• Experience in Microservice or microservice-like architectures.
• Proven examples of successful project completion.
• Solid understanding of modern coding patterns and best practices.

• Flexible Working Options: Remote, hybrid, or in-office based on your preference.
• Competitive Compensation: $120,000 to $135,000 annually, based on expertise and experience.
• Impactful Work: Contribute directly to solutions that support U.S. veterans.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a dedicated team passionate about innovative technology and meaningful outcomes.

• Flexible work arrangements with preference for hybrid or in-office collaboration.
• Requires reliable internet connection and capability to effectively work remotely when necessary.