Principal Software Engineer (REMOTE)

The Company 

 ICF is a mission-driven company filled with people who care deeply about improving the lives of others and making the world a better place. Our core values include Embracing Difference; we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces, and hires dimensions of difference.  

 

The Team  

Our Health Engineering Solutions (HES) team works side by side with customers to articulate a vision for success, and then make it happen. We know success doesn't happen by accident. It takes the right team of people, working together on the right solutions for the customer. We are looking for a seasoned Senior Backend Engineer who will be a key driver to make this happen. 

 

Our team supports the development and maintenance of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) End-Stage Renal Disease Quality Reporting System (EQRS) application. These mission-critical systems, used daily by tens of thousands of healthcare providers nationwide, ensure patients receive the highest quality of care. Leveraging modern technologies, DevOps practices, and cloud-based infrastructure, our dynamic work environment involves multiple project teams collaborating toward a common vision of delivering an integrated solution. 

 

The Work  

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 Clearance 

• 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 lived 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. 

 

Working at ICF  

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. 

  

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy. 

  

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email icfcareercenter@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. 

  

Read more about workplace discrimination rights, the Pay Transparency Statement, or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. 

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process.

Read more about workplace discrimination rights, the Pay Transparency Statement, or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

 

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$123,765.00 - $210,400.00

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