Software Engineer (Back-End Focus)

Skyward
Full-time
Rockville, MD
$125,000 - $150,000 a year
Posted on 5 months ago

Job Description

Skyward is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to support the modernization of enterprise systems for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), utilizing cutting-edge NLP and LLM techniques. The role involves building scalable code, collaborating with design experts, and improving system responsiveness and performance.

Responsibilities

  • Support CMS systems modernization
  • Stay updated on technology and customer experience best practices
  • Write scalable code
  • Collaborate with human centered design experts
  • Develop back-end components
  • Investigate and debug test failures
  • Collaborate with various departments

Requirements

  • 5+ years of Python coding experience
  • Familiarity with DevOps/DevTestOps/DevSecOps
  • Strong knowledge of CI/CD practices
  • Understanding of scalable and maintainable pipelines
  • Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
  • REST API experience
  • Understanding of Agile methodologies
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

  • No benefits