Backend Software Engineer

Who is Element?

We serve as a partner at the intersection of innovation and our clients' needs, efficiently crafting meaningful user experiences for government and commercial customers. By breaking down complex problems to their fundamental elements, we create modern digital solutions that drive efficiencies, maximize taxpayer dollars, and deliver essential outcomes that serve the people. 

Why Work at Element?

Make an impact that resonates-join our vibrant team and discover how you can improve lives through digital transformation.  Our talented professionals bring unparalleled energy engagement, setting a higher standard for impactful work. Come be a part of our team and shape a better future. 

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Backend Software Engineer to join our growing company.  

• Be on a team supporting a contract endeavor to modernize enterprise systems’ access, reducing manual effort, improving data accuracy, and enhancing transparency for stakeholders.
• Utilizing cutting-edge NLP and LLM techniques.
• Stay up to date with technology and customer experience best practices, to include artificial intelligence (AI), chatbots, and customer feedback tools.
• Write effective, scalable code. 
• Work extremely closely with human centered design experts to implement solutions that are intuitive, responsive, and personalized to each customer’s needs.
• Develop back-end components to improve responsiveness and overall performance. 
• Investigate and debug test failures throughout, updating tests or reporting bugs as necessary and provide test coverage analysis based on automation results. 
• Collaborate with various departments such as customer support, marketing, and product development to identify and address customer pain points, optimize customer journeys, and create a seamless experience across all touch points.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience coding in Python.
• Familiarity and knowledge of DevOps/DevTestOps/DevSecOps best practices.  
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD practices and tooling, with hands-on experience automating build, test, and deployment workflows.
• Solid understanding of how to build pipelines that are scalable, maintainable, and integrated with testing frameworks, code quality checks, and security gates.
• Experience with containerization technology (I.e., Docker or Kubernetes). REST API Experience.  
• Understanding of one or more different agile methodologies, including Scrum, Lean, or SAFe. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills necessary to work effectively with various stakeholders. 
• Ability to work as a team player and deliver results in a remote cross-functional and cross-cultural working environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance due to the nature of our work as a government contractor.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.
• Must reside in the Continental US.

• Experience at CMS (Center of Medicare & Medicaid) or in the health industry.
• AI experience
• Certifications in cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Solutions Architect).

Location

Be in your Element residing anywhere in the Continental US. We are a remote-first company based in Washington, DC.

Element is an equal opportunity employer  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected class. 

We believe in a world where solutions we build improve the lives of those who use them.