Lead Back End Engineer

Summary

Join Oddball as a Lead Backend Engineer and contribute to a pivotal Federal program impacting millions. As a technical leader, you will architect and develop robust, secure, and scalable backend services for the My HealtheVet platform, enabling Veterans to manage their healthcare. You will lead backend design, mentor engineers, perform code reviews, and ensure integration with key VA systems. Collaboration with product owners and DevSecOps teams is crucial to championing best practices. This role requires significant backend development experience and expertise in specific technologies. The position offers a fully remote work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 6+ years of backend development experience with deep expertise in Java (Spring Boot), Node.js, or .NET Core
• Proven ability to architect and build scalable microservices and RESTful APIs that integrate with large enterprise systems
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, Oracle, Redis, and event-driven architectures using Kafka
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform
• Experience working in cloud environments, preferably AWS GovCloud or hybrid cloud deployments
• Solid understanding of federal security, privacy, and accessibility standards, including NIST 800-53, HIPAA, and Section 508
• Excellent leadership and collaboration skills, with a track record of mentoring developers, conducting code reviews, and influencing technical direction in Agile/Scrum or SAFe teams
• Must be a US Citizen and able to work domestically
• Must be able to attain low-level security clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

• Architect and drive the development of robust, secure, and scalable backend services that enable Veterans to manage their healthcare—spanning access to medical records, prescriptions, appointments, and secure messaging
• Lead backend design decisions
• Mentor engineers
• Perform code reviews
• Ensure integration with key VA systems such as VistA and Cerner
• Champion best practices in API design, system reliability, and cloud infrastructure

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with VistA, Cerner, or VA-specific health systems
• Experience with OAuth2, SSO, and federal digital identity frameworks

Benefits

• Fully remote
• Tech & Education Stipend
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Company Match 401(k) plan
• Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays