Who is Element?
We serve as a partner at the intersection of innovation and our clients' needs, efficiently crafting meaningful user experiences for government and commercial customers. By breaking down complex problems to their fundamental elements, we create modern digital solutions that drive efficiencies, maximize taxpayer dollars, and deliver essential outcomes that serve the people.
Why Work at Element?
Make an impact that resonates-join our vibrant team and discover how you can improve lives through digital transformation. Our talented professionals bring unparalleled energy engagement, setting a higher standard for impactful work. Come be a part of our team and shape a better future.
Position Overview
We are looking for a driven and experienced Backend Engineer to join our team. As a Backend Engineer, you will work closely with our team to develop, test, and maintain software solutions that meet our clients’ needs, and play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless integration and deployment of our cutting-edge solutions for our clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with team members to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Build optimal backend applications that are performant at scale.
- Support the entire application lifecycle, including concept, design, testing systems.
- Design and and implement complex software, scope projects, implement code reviews, manage and train engineering teams as needed.
- Work with product and design teams to understand end-user requirements and use cases.
- Work in an agile manner to efficiently meet users' needs.
- Ensure that best practices are adhered to during all phases of the software lifecycle.
Minimal Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 5+ years professional software engineering experience.
- Familiarity with data structures, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and software infrastructure (Terraform, GitHub Actions and/or AWS CloudFormation).Expertise in backend frameworks (JavaScript, Java, Spring-Boot Rest API, Python, Spark, Flask and OpenAPI), including experience with building APIs and working with databases.
- Experience working in an Agile environment, preferably SAFe.
- Ability to work as a team player and deliver results in a remote cross-functional and cross-cultural working environment.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Experience at CMS (Center of Medicare & Medicaid) or in the health industry, preferred.
- US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.
- Must reside in the Continental US.
- Depending on the government agency, specific requirements may include public trust background check or security clearance.
Location
Be in your Element. We are a remote-first company based in Washington, DC.
Element is an Equal Opportunity Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
We believe in a world where solutions we build improve the lives of those who use them.
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
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