Oddball

Back End Engineer

USA, United States full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

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 healthcare marketplace features

Build and maintain ETL pipelines using Python to clean, transform, and move data across the healthcare data ecosystem

Design and build REST APIs backed by PostgreSQL with a focus on reliability and backward compatibility

Work with AWS services including S3, Lambda, Step Functions, and Glue to support data processing and pipeline workflows

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

Contribute to code reviews and help uphold engineering standards across the team

What you’ll bring:

Hands-on experience writing backend services in Go (Golang)

Experience with Python for data cleaning, manipulation, and ETL workflows

Familiarity with Pandas and/or PySpark is a strong plus

Familiarity with FHIR or healthcare interoperability standards is a plus

Proficiency with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases and SQL

Experience with AWS services including S3, Lambda, Step Functions, or Glue

Experience designing and building REST APIs in production environments

Familiarity with federal security and compliance requirements 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:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. In alignment with federal contract requirements, certain roles may also require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation and/or a 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 – $135,000

Interview prep

Walk in with sharper answers.

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Technology & IT Human Resources MySQL Operations Project Management Python Mid level

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Back End Engineer role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Oddball?
  3. Which of Human Resources, MySQL and Operations have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Human Resources, MySQL and Operations.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Back End Engineer role because I can bring practical experience in Human Resources, MySQL and Operations, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Oddball needs from this hire.

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