Oddball believes that the best products are built when companies 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're looking for a Backend Engineer to join our CMS team, building and maintaining the APIs and backend services that power Healthcare.gov tools used by millions of Americans enrolling in and exploring health coverage — including third party enrollment platforms.
What you'll be doing:
Develop, enhance, and maintain backend services and APIs in Go supporting tools for plan comparison, provider and drug coverage information, and local enrollment help
Design and build REST APIs that power consumer-facing and internal healthcare marketplace features across a diverse set of consumers
Maintain consistent, well-documented API interfaces with a focus on reliability and backward compatibility
Write clean, well-tested code with a focus on performance, maintainability, and security
Support ongoing operations and maintenance of existing digital products alongside new feature development
Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver scalable backend solutions
Contribute to code reviews and help uphold engineering standards across the team
What you’ll bring:
Hands-on experience writing backend services in Go
Experience designing and building REST APIs in production environments
Proficiency with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases and SQL
Experience with Linux shell commands, scripting, and process control
Familiarity with Node.js and/or Python is a plus
Familiarity with AWS, ECS and federal security and compliance requirements is a plus
Familiarity with containerized applications like Docker is a plus
Thrives in a remote, collaborative Agile environment and genuinely enjoys working closely with a cross-functional team
Communicates clearly and openly, whether in a code review or a cross-team planning session
Performs other related duties as assigned
Requirements:
Education:
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
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: $90,000 – $125,000
Oddball is a federal technology contractor that builds quality software solutions for the federal government to improve the daily lives of millions of people. The company specializes in bringing scalable, enterprise-grade solutions to the federal space, with a team of experienced engineering, product, and user experience professionals. Oddball works with major federal agencies on cloud-based systems and enterprise data platforms, including case management systems and military health analytics infrastructure. The company is focused on solving complex problems in regulated environments while prioritizing learning, growth, and making significant impact at a rapidly growing organization.
