Full-Time Principal Software Engineer

We are seeking a Lead Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team of engineers and building enterprise-level backend solutions using a variety of technologies. You will be working with PostgreSQL, Java, Spring, and REST APIs to develop robust and scalable applications that support the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as we develop a next-generation analytics and reporting system that directly impacts healthcare quality. Your responsibilities will also include leveraging AWS cloud technologies and AWS Redshift to manage large datasets and create efficient data pipelines. You will be expected to design, develop, test, and deploy Java applications that meet the needs of our clients and partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of software development principles and a proven track record in backend development. Experience with agile software development methodologies is a must , as we value collaboration and flexibility in our approach to project management.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a team of experienced professionals and contribute to the development of high-quality software solutions. If you are passionate about technology, eager to learn, and want your work to impact systems that collect healthcare data used by hundreds of thousands of daily users, we want to (virtually) meet you!

Technologies

• Java /Spring
• AWS cloud technologies
• Aurora PostgreSQL
• ECS
• Lambda
• Redshift
• Terraform
• Jenkins
• Git and Github
• Confluence / Jira

Key Responsibilities and Job Duties

• Lead a team of talented engineers, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality solutions that meet business objectives
• Design and build microservices and serverless applications in the cloud
• Work with Product Owner and UX design to understand and create solutions for diverse user requirements
• Work with Architects and other Engineers to help create and then implement development best practices
• Work with test engineering team to assure product quality
• Collaborate in a fast-paced Agile environment
• Participate in team code reviews and design reviews
• Help our support team triage bugs and troubleshoot production issues
• Cooperating with the back-end developers in the process of building the applications
• Work independently to design, develop, and document solutions, while adhering to all applicable standards (e.g., architectural, coding, security)
• Work with DevOps engineers on CI, CD, and IaC
• Read specs and translate them into test designs and test automation
• Perform code reviews and develop processes for improving code quality

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
• 12+ years of experience with modern design patterns and building enterprise-grade production applications, as well as experience with version control tools, such as Git
• 7+ years of experience testing code builds and deployment properly through Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment processes, built in Jenkins or a comparable tool
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearanc e
• Candidate must reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and all work must be performed in the U.S.
• Candidate must have l ived in the U.S. for three (3) full years out of the last five (5) years

Preferred Qualifications

• MS and 5 + years of technical experience
• Experience working in the healthcare industry with PHI/PII
• Federal Government contracting work experience
• Expertise working as part of a dynamic, interactive Agile team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Prior experience working remotely full-time

Job Location: Remote (USA) . Travel for a conference or to another ICF location for collaboration may be required once a year. This position requires that the job be performed in the United States. If you accept this position, note that ICF monitors employee work locations, blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses, and prohibits personal VPN connections.