Backend Engineer

Oddball believes that the best products are built when engineers understand and value the things they are working on. We value learning and growth and the ability to make a big impact at a small company.  We believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space.

We are hiring a Node.js Engineer to work on a pivotal Federal program that is making a positive impact on millions of Americans' daily lives.

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborate with CMS and other stakeholders to analyze and design software solutions
• Work on developing applications from specifications decided upon by the team
• Perform or direct revisions, repairs, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements
• Consult with managerial, technical, and business personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes
• Assist other software developers by analyzing user needs and designing software solutions
• Support the systems that have been built
• Identify problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback and corrects problems
• Participate in team agile ceremonies (daily scrum meeting, refinement, retrospectives, sprint planning)

Skills/Requirements:

• Modern Technical Skills: GoLang, React (familiar with), Javascript (familiar with), Web Services (REST, JSON), AWS, Jira, Confluence, GitHub
• Industry: AWS exposure/experience; Certification a plus
• Typescript/Node.js experience a plus
• Solid verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to write code that is a pleasure for other engineers to read and understand
• The ability to speak and write in terms that non-developers can understand clearly, whether it be in a conference call, blog post or support email

Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen and able to work domestically 
• Must be able to  attain low-level security clearance 

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree

Benefits:

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

Oddball is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Oddball HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing [email protected]

Compensation:

At Oddball, it’s important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.

United States Wage Range: $100,000 – $140,000