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Remote Government Software Engineering Jobs in Minnesota

... the best engineering practices in the industry today. Passion for all aspects of software ... Experience working in a fast-paced Agile or SCRUM development methodology For virtual remote ...

This position supports government programs and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a ... Coordinate with software engineering, test, cybersecurity, and DevSecOps teams to ensure system ...

NOTE - We are considering remote Canada and US candidates. US candidates must be located in one of ... Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Eagan, MN · Remote

$106K - $145K/yr

This position supports government programs and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a ... Coordinate with software engineering, test, cybersecurity, and DevSecOps teams to ensure system ...

Sr Site Reliability Engr

Eden Prairie, MN · Remote

$58 - $77.25/hr

The Site Reliability Engineer will architect, develop, and maintain Optum Serve's cloud environment in both the commercial and government AWS cloud. The role will work closely with software engineers ...

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How much do remote government software engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote government software engineering in Minnesota is $144,486.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $117,500.00 and $169,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote Government Software Engineering position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Government Software Engineer, you need strong programming skills, familiarity with government compliance requirements, and a degree in computer science or a related field. Experience with secure coding practices, government IT systems, and certifications such as Security+ or CISSP are valuable. Excellent communication, self-motivation, and problem-solving abilities are critical for success in a distributed team environment. These skills ensure that you can deliver reliable, secure software solutions while meeting government standards and collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders.

What are the common challenges faced in a remote government software engineering position?

Remote government software engineers often encounter unique challenges, such as navigating stringent security protocols, ensuring compliance with federal IT standards, and coordinating with multiple agencies or departments. Communication can require extra diligence due to remote collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders located in different regions or time zones. Staying updated on government regulations and adapting to evolving technical requirements is also essential. However, these challenges can lead to rewarding experiences and valuable skills that enhance your career in public sector technology.

What is a Remote Government Software Engineering job?

A Remote Government Software Engineering job involves developing, testing, and maintaining software solutions for government agencies while working from a remote location. Engineers in this role ensure secure, scalable, and efficient systems that comply with government regulations and cybersecurity standards. They may work on applications for public services, defense, or internal government operations. Strong expertise in programming, security protocols, and compliance requirements is essential.

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Infographic showing various Remote Government Software Engineering job openings in Minnesota as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $144,486 per year, or $69.5 per hour.
Software Development Engineer SDET

Software Development Engineer SDET

ASCENSUS

Baxter, MN • Remote

$120/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

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Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

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Job description

Section 1: Position Summary

As aSoftware Development Engineer in Test (SDET)at Ascensus, you will be working in a high-energy team, developing, and executing automated or manual tests in various stages of development by using the best engineering practices in the industry today. Passion for all aspects of software development is critical. We are building teams that are empowered to solve the business needs by having a rapid development and deployment pipeline with a focus on automation and releasing software.

As a Scrum team member, you will be responsible for delivering high quality solutions that adhere to the software architecture strategy, coding standards, and established organizational policies and procedures.

Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain the test automation suite using various test automation frameworks
  • Experience in batch testing, big data testing
  • Work in an agile development environment, collaborating with the team to deliver quality software iteratively
  • Develop end-to-end software test frameworks, test suites, and tools to validate product-specific features and use cases
  • Develop and execute integration and API tests to ensure system reliability and performance
  • Incorporate automated tests into our continuous delivery pipeline.
  • Perform creative exploratory testing of new features and products.
  • Find, isolate, document, regress, and track bugs through resolutions
  • Ability and willing to assist with all tasks within an Agile scrum team, writing stories, development & manual testing.
  • Understanding of Agile Testing Quadrants, Behavior Driven Development, ATDD/TDD.
  • Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients
  • The I-Client philosophy and the Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always should be visible in your actions on a day-to-day basis showing your support of our organizational culture

Supervision

  • N/A

Section 3: Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

  • Strong experience as a Software Engineer or a Software Engineer in Test, Test Automation Engineer, or equivalent roles.
  • Strong experience developing test frameworks with open-source automation tools such as Selenium or Cucumber.
  • Strong Selenium Playwright experience is required
  • Proficientexperience writing automation scripts with at least one Object Oriented Programming Language such as C# or Java.
  • Strong experience with a scripting language such as Python, PowerShell, Perl, JavaScript
  • Strong experience working with Database testing techniques using Sybase, SQL server, or Oraclewith a strong understanding of database schemas
  • Experience working with performance Engineers or Performance tools such as BlazeMeter, JMeter and/or Taurus
  • Experience with testing API frameworks and microservices with Event Driven architecture
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience working in a fast-paced Agile or SCRUM development methodology

For virtual remote positions, we require an uninterrupted workspace during business hours and an internet work speed of 25 Mbps or better. If you are unsure of your internet speed before applying, please check with your service provider.

The national average salary range for this role is$120-150k in base pay, exclusive of any bonuses and benefits.This base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salary offered will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, performance, and internal pay alignment. We do not anticipate that candidates hired will begin at the top of the range however, from time to time, it may occur on a case-by-case basis. Other rewards and benefits may include: 401(k) match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid-Time-Off, etc. For more information, please visit careers.ascensus.com/#Benefits.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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