Full Stack Developer

GEHA (Government Employees Health Association, Inc., pronounced G.E.H.A.) is a nonprofit member association that provides medical and dental benefits to more than two million federal employees and retirees, military retirees and their families. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

GEHA has one mission: To empower federal workers to be healthy and well.

Offering one of the largest medical and dental benefit provider networks available to federal employees in the United States, GEHA empowers health and wellness by meeting its members where they are, when they need care. We serve our members with products they value and a personalized customer experience, sustained by a nimble and efficient organization. 

As an established Full Stack Developer at the mid-level, you will play a crucial role in our digital innovation team, taking on more responsibility and actively contributing to the planning and execution of G.E.H.A’s digital innovation program through proof of concept to pilot developments. You should have a solid technical foundation and a proven record of delivering high-quality solutions. Your expertise will be vital in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from initial design and architecture to implementation, testing, and deployment.

SKILLS

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to gather, refine, design, develop, and implement applications in a demonstration environment.
• Assist in the development of cloud-based solutions and manage cloud infrastructure.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs for seamless data exchange.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code for both front-end and back-end components.
• Assist in troubleshooting and debugging issues within piloted applications and cloud services.
• Learn and apply industry best practices and coding standards across various development domains.
• Collaborate with designers to create responsive and user-friendly interfaces.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and trends in full stack development.

Required Skills and Qualifications (3-6 Years)

• Requisite experience and/or accredited degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a closely related computer technical field
• 3+ years of experience building software applications.
• 3+ years of experience in data warehousing and analytics applications
• 3+ years of experience software engineering using relevant technologies such as programming languages, APIs, and databases.
• 3+ years of experience in public cloud solutions design and security controls.
• 3+ years of experience publishing engineering patterns or other reusable artifacts for cloud enablement
• Strong knowledge of Angular and/or React
• Strong knowledge of C# and ASP.NET Core version 2 and up
• Experience with cloud-native database solutions such as RedShift, Synapse, Snowflake, etc.
• Ability to work from start to end of an application development cycle.
• Experience delivering software in an Agile or Lean delivery method.
• Experience with GCP, AWS, Microsoft Azure
• Strong knowledge of databases like PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Cosmos DB, Big Query, etc.
• Understanding of designing and testing Web APIs
• Experience with Healthcare knowledge/background, AI and Automation tools a strong plus.

Work-at-home requirements

• Must have the ability to provide a non-cellular High Speed Internet Service such as Fiber, DSL, or cable Modems for a home office.
• A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 30x5 (30mpbs download x 5mpbs upload) is required.
• Latency (ping) response time lower than 80 ms
• Hotspots, satellite and wireless internet service is NOT allowed for this role.
• A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information

How we value you

• Competitive pay/salary ranges
• Incentive plan
• Health/Vision/Dental benefits effective day one
• 401(k) retirement plan:  company match – dollar for dollar up to 4% employee contribution (pretax or Roth options) plus a 6% annual company contribution   
• Robust employee well-being program
• Paid Time Off
• Personal Community Enrichment Time
• Company-provided Basic Life and AD&D
• Company-provided Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance Program

While this is a remote opportunity, at this time GEHA does not hire employees from U.S. territories or the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, New York, Connecticut, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Maine.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.  GEHA considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

The annual base salary range for this position is $106,223 - $149,737 USD.

GEHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on sex, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, military status, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, as well as all other characteristics and qualities protected by federal, state, or local law. GEHA will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our diversity drives innovation deepens connections and strengthens our organization.

GEHA is headquartered in Lee's Summit, Missouri, in the Kansas City area. We recognize the importance of balance and flexibility and offer hybrid and work-from-home options for many of our roles.