As a Backend Engineer, you will develop, test, and maintain software solutions, work with product owners, and ensure integration and deployment of solutions.
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 motivated, permanent/full-time Software Engineer-Backend 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
- Work with existing toolsets while simultaneously bringing new ideas and approaches into the team.
- Work with product owners to evaluate requirements and create a task backlog.
- Deploy computationally efficient cloud-based technologies to maximize pipeline efficiency.
- Ensure software standards are met.
- Design and implement software, provide support to senior engineers as directed, and participate in code reviews.
Minimum Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 3+ years professional software back-end experience.
- Familiarity with 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 building out system authentication and data submission methods (web forms, file upload, etc.).
- 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).
Location
Be in your Element residing anywhere in the Continental US. We are a remote-first company based in Washington, DC.
Element is an equal opportunity employer All 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.
Top Skills
Aws Cloudformation
Flask
Github Actions
Java
JavaScript
Python
R
Spark
Spring Boot
Terraform
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