Mid-Level Software Engineer, Backend

Element Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a driven Backend Engineer to develop and maintain software solutions for clients. You will collaborate with teams to ensure seamless integration, adhering to best practices in the software lifecycle. Candidates should have at least 5 years of back-end experience and a relevant bachelor's degree. The position offers a competitive salary based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• 5+ years professional back end experience.
• Familiarity with analytics, data structures, and DevOps practices.
• Expertise in backend frameworks (Java, JavaScript) and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to understand project requirements.
• Build optimal backend applications that are performant at scale.
• Support the entire application lifecycle, including design and testing.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

GitHub Actions

AWS CloudFormation

Job description

Who is Element?

We serve as a partner at the intersection of innovation and our clients' needs, efficiently crafting meaningful user experiences for government and commercial customers. By breaking down complex problems to their fundamental elements, we create modern digital solutions that drive efficiencies, maximize taxpayer dollars, and deliver essential outcomes that serve the people.

Why Work at Element?

Make an impact that resonates-join our vibrant team and discover how you can improve lives through digital transformation. Our talented professionals bring unparalleled energy engagement, setting a higher standard for impactful work. Come be a part of our team and shape a better future.

Position Overview

We are looking for a driven and experienced Backend Engineer to join our team. As a Backend Engineer, you will work closely with our team to develop, test, and maintain software solutions that meet our clients’ needs, and play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless integration and deployment of our cutting-edge solutions for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Build optimal backend applications that are performant at scale.
• Support the entire application lifecycle, including concept, design, testing systems.
• Design and and implement complex software, scope projects, implement code reviews, manage and train engineering teams as needed.
• Work with product and design teams to understand end-user requirements and use cases.
• Work in an agile manner to efficiently meet users' needs.
• Ensure that best practices are adhered to during all phases of the software lifecycle.

Minimal Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years professional software back end experience.
• Familiarity with analytics, data structures, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and software infrastructure (Terraform, GitHub Actions and/or AWS CloudFormation).
• Expertise in backend frameworks (Java, JAvaScript, Spring Boot, Spark, Flask) and API’s (OpenAPI), with strong proficiency in programming languages including Python and R.
• Experience with building APIs and working with databases.
• Experience in pulling and calculating claims measures and creating reports.
• Experience working in an Agile environment, preferably SAFe.
• Ability to work as a team player and deliver results in a remote cross-functional and cross-cultural working environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.
• Must reside in the Continental US.
• Depending on the government agency, specific requirements may include public trust background check or security clearance.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience at CMS (Center of Medicare & Medicaid) or in the health industry.
• Certifications in cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Data Engineer).
• Proficiency in SAS programming and statistical analysis.

$80,000 - $100,000 a year

The likely salary range for this position is $80,000-$100,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Location

Be in your Element. We are a remote-first company based in Washington, DC.

Element is an Equal Opportunity Employerall qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

We believe in a world where solutions we build improve the lives of those who use them.