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, permanent/full-time 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 back end experience.
Familiarity with analytics, data structures, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and software infrastructure (Terraform, GitHub Actions and/or AWS CloudFormation).
Expertise in backend frameworks (Java, JAvaScript, Spring Boot, Spark, Flask) and API’s (OpenAPI), with strong proficiency in programming languages including Python and R.
Experience with building APIs and working with databases.
Experience in pulling and calculating claims measures and creating reports.
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.
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.
Preferred Requirements
Experience at CMS (Center of Medicare & Medicaid) or in the health industry.
Certifications in cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Data Engineer).
Proficiency in SAS programming and statistical analysis.
Location
Be in your Element residing anywhere in the Continental US. 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.
