Back End Engineer (Node/Java)
Oddball believes that the best products are built when companies understand and value the things they are working on. We value learning and growth and the ability to make a big impact at a small company. We believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space.
We are hiring a Back End Engineer to work on a pivotal Federal program that is making a positive impact on millions of Americans' daily lives.
What you'll be doing:
We are hiring a Backend Engineer to support the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on a program designed to modernize and centralize Medicare data into a secure, cloud-based platform, making it more accessible, reliable, and scalable for analytics, policy-making, and beneficiary services. As part of this effort, you’ll work with a collaborative engineering team to design and develop robust API endpoints and services, implement end-to-end testing solutions, and support backend systems that drive critical health data applications. Your work will directly contribute to improving how CMS manages and delivers Medicare services to millions of Americans.
What you’ll bring:
4+ years of experience developing backend services with Node.js and TypeScript
A solid understanding of API design and backend systems architecture
Experience with SQL/Postgres and familiarity with Java in backend development
Hands-on experience with modern CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions)
Familiarity with cloud computing services, especially AWS, and building within secure, scalable environments
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment with sprints and daily stand-ups
Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of engineers, including data scientists, UX, product, and software engineers
Strong communication skills, teamwork mindset, and a passion for learning and adapting in a fast-moving environment
Performs other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. In alignment with federal contract requirements, certain roles may also require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation and/or a security clearance.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
Benefits:
Fully remote
Tech & Education Stipend
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Company Match 401(k) plan
Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays
Oddball is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Oddball HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing hello@Oddball.io
Compensation:
At Oddball, it’s important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.
United States Wage Range: $110,000 – $145,000
Back End Engineer (Node/Java)
Oddball believes that the best products are built when companies understand and value the things they are working on. We value learning and growth and the ability to make a big impact at a small company. We believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space.
We are hiring a Back End Engineer to work on a pivotal Federal program that is making a positive impact on millions of Americans' daily lives.
What you'll be doing:
We are hiring a Backend Engineer to support the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on a program designed to modernize and centralize Medicare data into a secure, cloud-based platform, making it more accessible, reliable, and scalable for analytics, policy-making, and beneficiary services. As part of this effort, you’ll work with a collaborative engineering team to design and develop robust API endpoints and services, implement end-to-end testing solutions, and support backend systems that drive critical health data applications. Your work will directly contribute to improving how CMS manages and delivers Medicare services to millions of Americans.
What you’ll bring:
4+ years of experience developing backend services with Node.js and TypeScript
A solid understanding of API design and backend systems architecture
Experience with SQL/Postgres and familiarity with Java in backend development
Hands-on experience with modern CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions)
Familiarity with cloud computing services, especially AWS, and building within secure, scalable environments
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment with sprints and daily stand-ups
Ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of engineers, including data scientists, UX, product, and software engineers
Strong communication skills, teamwork mindset, and a passion for learning and adapting in a fast-moving environment
Performs other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. In alignment with federal contract requirements, certain roles may also require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation and/or a security clearance.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree
Benefits:
Fully remote
Tech & Education Stipend
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Company Match 401(k) plan
Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays
Oddball is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Oddball HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing hello@Oddball.io
Compensation:
At Oddball, it’s important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.
United States Wage Range: $110,000 – $145,000