Remote Software Developer

Description:

• The Software Developer will play a crucial role in advancing the CDC Foundation's mission by developing and maintaining software applications for a public health association that serves local, tribal, and territorial populations.
• This position is aligned with the Workforce Acceleration Initiative (WAI), a federally funded program aimed at helping public health agencies improve their information systems.
• The developer will work with public health professionals within the Vermont Department of Health (VDH) and IT leaders from the Vermont Agency of Digital Services (ADS).
• Responsibilities include transitioning systems from hosted SQL databases to Azure cloud native systems, developing new databases, and preparing programs for data sharing via a cross-department data warehouse.
• The role requires strong programming skills, a solid understanding of software development principles, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ideal candidates should be comfortable solving technical problems, explaining technical design architecture, and leading organizational strategy and change.
• The position is remote, based in the United States, with a work schedule of 8am – 5pm Eastern Standard Time, and may require occasional meetings outside these hours.
• The salary range is $103,500-$143,500 per year, based on experience and qualifications, and the position is grant funded with an end date of June 30, 2025.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience is necessary.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, .NET, VB.NET, SQL, or JavaScript is required.
• Experience with software development frameworks and libraries, including MVC, jQuery, Razor, and Bootstrap, is essential.
• Candidates must have experience in web development, relational databases, and using Windows operating systems.
• Knowledge of database management systems (e.g., SQL) and version control tools (e.g., Git) is required.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, developing, and deploying software applications is necessary.
• Familiarity with engineering best practices such as source control, automated testing, continuous integration and deployment, and peer review is essential.
• Experience with agile development methodologies, software design patterns, and best practices is required.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities are necessary.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical partners effectively.
• Candidates must be able to analyze complex technical requirements and translate them into scalable software solutions.
• Experience working on cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams that deliver digital products and services in an incremental, user-focused environment is essential.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving project requirements and priorities is required.
• Candidates should have outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with colleagues and partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and within teams is necessary.
• Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams is required.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive salary range of $103,500-$143,500 per year, based on experience and qualifications.
• The role is remote, providing flexibility in the work environment.
• The position is grant funded, with a defined end date of June 30, 2025, allowing for focused project work.
• The CDC Foundation promotes a smoke-free environment.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.