The Software Engineer will develop applications using Go and Python, write design documents, and contribute to projects supporting government missions vital for health insurance and population care.
Corbalt is a small group of technologists working to build better software infrastructure for government. We were part of the tech team that came in to help support the healthcare.gov launch and were inspired by how much everyone cared and worked hard to fix the site (from tech team members, to government contractors, and government employees), and how much progress we all made in a short time.
As we’ve continued to work with the government we focus on opportunities where we can build simple, scalable solutions to help support important government missions like helping people get health insurance (healthcare.gov) and helping ensure healthcare for vulnerable populations (Medicaid). We use innovative technology to create software infrastructure that's easy to use and develop applications that focus on addressing users' core needs.
We're a small team with experience at Google, Palantir, Bell Labs, Microsoft, and Silicon Valley startups. We work remotely by default and are spread across states. We look to hire technologists who are passionate about improving public services, love working as a part of a team, enjoy consulting with clients to develop creative solutions to complex problems, and are committed to fostering a kind work environment.
This is a short term (6 month) position starting mid February and continuing through mid August with possibility of extension and/or full time employment.
Role
Responsibilities
- developing software in Go and Python (it's not important that you already know these languages)
- writing design docs to communicate ideas
Skills
- ability to own a project and push it forward
- ability to work independently
- experience with engineering best practices
Values
- growth-oriented mindset
- intrinsic motivation to learn, grow, and do great work
- kindness
- grit / perseverance / resilience
Hiring Process
The first stage is an informal conversation to communicate what we're doing, clarify any questions, and gauge interest and fit.
The second stage is a mini-project where we'll work together on a problem based on something we've actually worked on. The goal of this is to get an idea of what working together is like.
The last stage is:
- a 10-20 minute presentation to the team describing what you did on a previous project
- 30 minute conversations with other people on the team to get an additional perspective on what our work is like
Other Requirements
Due to contractual obligations, we are only accepting candidates who are: located in and authorized to work in the United States, have lived in the United States for at least three of the last five years, and have at least three years of professional software engineering experience.
Corbalt participates in E-Verify. Upon hire, your Form I-9 information will be provided to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the United States.
Corbalt is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Top Skills
Go
Python
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