Java Engineer
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.
What you'll be doing:
As a Java Engineer on the MyHealtheVet (MHV) Backend team, you will lead the development and support of mission-critical systems that facilitate secure communication between millions of Veterans and their healthcare providers. You’ll play a key role in building, maintaining, and modernizing microservice-based REST APIs and legacy Java applications while ensuring seamless integration across VA infrastructure systems.
You will collaborate closely with product owners, scrum teams, and VA stakeholders to design scalable solutions using Java, Spring Boot, AWS, and Liferay. Your work will directly impact Veterans’ ability to access care, manage secure messaging, and interact with VA health services in a secure, efficient, and user-friendly environment.
What you’ll bring:
2–5 years of backend software engineering experience
Strong proficiency in Java and experience building backend services using frameworks such as Spring Boot
Experience designing and developing secure RESTful APIs
Experience working with relational databases such as Oracle
Familiarity with cloud environments, preferably AWS
Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito)
Understanding of secure coding practices and application security fundamentals
Experience working in Agile development environments
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 hr@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: $90,000 – $130,000
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Java Engineer
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.
What you'll be doing:
As a Java Engineer on the MyHealtheVet (MHV) Backend team, you will lead the development and support of mission-critical systems that facilitate secure communication between millions of Veterans and their healthcare providers. You’ll play a key role in building, maintaining, and modernizing microservice-based REST APIs and legacy Java applications while ensuring seamless integration across VA infrastructure systems.
You will collaborate closely with product owners, scrum teams, and VA stakeholders to design scalable solutions using Java, Spring Boot, AWS, and Liferay. Your work will directly impact Veterans’ ability to access care, manage secure messaging, and interact with VA health services in a secure, efficient, and user-friendly environment.
What you’ll bring:
2–5 years of backend software engineering experience
Strong proficiency in Java and experience building backend services using frameworks such as Spring Boot
Experience designing and developing secure RESTful APIs
Experience working with relational databases such as Oracle
Familiarity with cloud environments, preferably AWS
Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Mockito)
Understanding of secure coding practices and application security fundamentals
Experience working in Agile development environments
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 hr@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: $90,000 – $130,000