Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and deploy full-stack web application features using modern frameworks and tools.
- Build and maintain responsive, accessible user interfaces using React, Angular, Vue, or similar front-end technologies.
- Develop server-side logic, RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend components using languages such as Node.js, Python, Java, or C#/.NET.
- Integrate databases and data services using PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, or other data platforms.
- Implement best practices for code quality, security, performance, and maintainability.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and collaborate closely with UX designers, DevOps engineers, QA analysts, product owners, and other technical team members.
- Troubleshoot and resolve application issues across the full stack.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements and cloud-based deployments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Ensure compliance with federal security requirements, development standards, and documentation processes.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
- 3–5 years of professional software development experience with proven full-stack contributions.
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and at least one modern front-end framework (React, Angular, Vue).
- Experience developing backend services in Node.js, Python, Java, C#, or similar.
- Solid understanding of RESTful API design and integration.
- Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
- Proficiency with Git or other version control systems.
- Familiarity working within Agile/Scrum development environments.
- US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.
- Must reside in the Continental US.
- Depending on the government agency, specific requirements may include a public trust background check.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting state federal government IT programs specifically within CMS or health industry.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Working knowledge of CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins).
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Understanding of security best practices aligned with NIST, FedRAMP, or related standards.
- Exposure to testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, JUnit, pytest, etc.)
Top Skills
What We Do
We are your human-centric innovation partner, crafting impactful user experiences for government and commercial sectors with an unwavering commitment to efficiency and excellence.
Our Core Capabilities:
CMS Data Experience
Our team has established deep domain experience in insurance, claims, and quality data throughout the CMS ecosystem. We equip healthcare stakeholders with insights to make informed policy decisions through strategic data management, integrating diverse data sources, and conducting analysis.
Enabling Interoperability in Healthcare
We build functionality using standards such as FHIR to allow for data interoperability between government agencies, providers, and patients. Guided by our long-time partnership with CMS and healthcare stakeholders, we advocate for patient data accessibility, striving to enhance the quality of care delivered.
Leaders in DevSecOps
As some of the earliest practitioners of DevSecOps within CMS, we exemplify the significance of a carefully engineered CI/CD pipeline. Amidst unprecedented HealthCare.gov registrations, our team safeguards its stability and reliability.
Consulting to Innovate
At Element, we act as consultative partners at the crossroads of innovation and our clients' needs. No matter the challenge, we identify and prioritize the appropriate methods, ensuring tailored solutions and using modern technologies.
We believe in a world where solutions we build improve the lives of those who use them, and the elements of Innovation, Collaboration, Integrity, Equity, Creativity are the foundation
