Remote Software Engineer

Description:

• The Software Engineer will develop and maintain software applications for a public health association serving local, tribal, and territorial populations.
• This role is part of the Workforce Acceleration Initiative (WAI), a federally funded program aimed at enhancing public health agencies' technology and data capabilities.
• The position is remote, but candidates must be based in the United States, preferably in the EST time zone.
• The salary range for this position is $103,500-$143,500 per year, with individual offers based on experience and qualifications.
• The work schedule is from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm EST.
• This is a grant-funded, limited-term opportunity ending on June 30, 2025.
• Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software applications, writing clean and efficient code, participating in software design and architecture, conducting thorough testing, collaborating with quality assurance teams, and staying updated with software development trends.

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 Ruby, Python, Java, C++, or JavaScript is required.
• Experience with software development frameworks and libraries, including React, Angular, and Node.js, is essential.
• Candidates must have experience in web development, relational databases, and Unix-like operating systems.
• Knowledge of database management systems (e.g., SQL, Oracle, MongoDB) and version control tools (e.g., Git) is required.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, developing, and deploying software applications is necessary.
• Knowledge of engineering best practices, including source control, automated testing, continuous integration and deployment, and peer review is essential.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and software design patterns is required.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities are necessary.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, along with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical partners.
• Candidates must be able to analyze complex technical requirements and translate them into scalable software solutions.
• Experience working on cross-functional teams in a user-focused environment is necessary.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving project requirements and priorities is required.
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills are essential, along with the ability to develop productive working relationships.
• Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams is necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
• Preferred qualifications include Salesforce development experience using APEX coding, experience with Informatica ETL and MDM, and proficiency in API integration.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive salary range based on experience and qualifications.
• Candidates will have the opportunity to work in a fully remote environment.
• The role contributes to meaningful public health initiatives, impacting local, tribal, and territorial populations.
• Employees will be part of a dynamic and evolving public health program, with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The CDC Foundation is committed to a smoke-free environment and complies with all applicable employment laws.