Back End Engineer (Go)

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 tools for plan comparison, provider and drug coverage information, and local enrollment help
• Design and build REST APIs that power consumer-facing and internal healthcare marketplace features across a diverse set of consumers
• Maintain consistent, well-documented API interfaces with a focus on reliability and backward compatibility
• 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
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver scalable backend solutions
• Contribute to code reviews and help uphold engineering standards across the team

What you’ll bring:

• Hands-on experience writing backend services in Go
• Experience designing and building REST APIs in production environments
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases and SQL
• Experience with Linux shell commands, scripting, and process control
• Familiarity with Node.js and/or Python is a plus
• Familiarity with AWS, ECS and federal security and compliance requirements is a plus
• Familiarity with containerized applications like Docker 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: $90,000 – $125,000