Senior Software Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of progressive software engineering experience building and scaling production-grade applications.
• Strong backend expertise in Python and modern API frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
• Solid frontend experience with React or comparable modern JavaScript frameworks and component-driven development.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and working with microservices architectures.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins, automated testing frameworks, and secure code deployment practices.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud environments and cloud-native development patterns.
• Experience integrating or supporting AI/ML-driven capabilities such as NLP, LLMs, or chatbots.
• Strong understanding of software design principles, clean architecture, and secure coding practices.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset, with initiative to identify and pursue improvements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance; employment is contingent upon acceptable background investigation results.

Nice To Haves

• Experience building or supporting AI-powered enterprise applications in regulated environments such as federal government or healthcare.
• Familiarity with MLOps workflows or integrating model APIs into production systems.
• Experience modernizing legacy enterprise systems into scalable cloud-native architectures.
• Knowledge of ethical AI considerations and regulatory requirements.
• Previous experience supporting CMS or other HHS agencies.

Responsibilities

• Support CMS modernization efforts by developing scalable, AI-enabled enterprise systems that reduce manual effort, improve data accuracy, and enhance transparency.
• Design, build, and scale full-stack applications using modern backend frameworks such as Python/FastAPI and frontend technologies such as React.
• Architect and implement RESTful APIs and microservices that support intelligent features using NLP and large language models.
• Collaborate with Human-Centered Design experts to deliver intuitive, responsive, and accessible user experiences.
• Lead backend development focused on performance optimization, observability, reliability, and clean architecture.
• Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, code quality enforcement, and secure deployments in cloud-native environments.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues, debug test failures, improve test coverage, and promote engineering quality across the team.
• Identify automation opportunities that reduce operational burden for end users and stakeholders.
• Contribute to architectural decisions, technical roadmaps, and engineering best practices.
• Partner with product, customer experience, data science, and DevOps teams to align technical implementation with mission outcomes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 15 days of paid leave.
• 7 days of sick leave.
• 2 days of bereavement leave.
• 11 paid Federal holidays.
• Up to 40 hours for jury duty.
• 401(k) with a 4% employer contribution and no vesting period.
• Up to 4 weeks of paid paternity and maternity leave.
• Company-provided laptop.
• $5,000 per year for professional development.
• $600 per year for technical supplies and equipment.
• $2,000 referral bonus.
• Life and disability insurance.
• HSA and FSA.
• Legal Shield and ID Shield.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Flexible working hours and remote opportunities.
• Collaborative, motivated team focused on modernizing government services.