CDC Foundation · 8 hours ago
Software Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$104K/yr - $144K/yr
5+ years expThe CDC Foundation is a nonprofit organization that collaborates with various partners to protect health and safety. They are seeking a Software Engineer to develop and maintain software applications that support public health initiatives, particularly for local, tribal, and territorial populations. The role involves working with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative software solutions that improve public health outcomes.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications in collaboration with project teams
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code using various programming languages and development frameworks
Participate in the design and architecture of software solutions to meet the public health agency’s project requirements and scalability needs
Identify and implement best practices for software development, including coding standards, code reviews, and testing methodologies
Conduct thorough testing of software applications to identify and resolve bugs, performance issues, and other software defects
Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure the delivery of reliable and user-friendly software solutions
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and project managers, to deliver integrated software solutions
Participate in agile development processes, sprint planning, and team meetings to prioritize tasks and track progress
Stay updated with the latest trends, technologies, and methodologies in software development
Provide guidance on new tools, frameworks, and technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of software development efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience
Proficiency in the Python programming language
Experience with Python web frameworks such as Flask or Django
Experience designing and working with relational database management systems (SQL) and Object-Relational Mapping tools such as SQLAlchemy
Proficiency in version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub/GitLab) and collaborative development workflows
Experience implementing and configuring Microsoft Azure cloud platform and services, including cloud databases and security controls
Experience implementing technical and administrative safeguards in compliance with HIPAA requirements for Protected Health Information (PHI), including data encryption, authentication mechanisms, and audit logging for security monitoring
Experience designing, developing, and deploying software applications
Knowledge of engineering best practices such as source control, automated testing, continuous integration and deployment, and peer review
Experience with agile development methodologies, software design patterns, and best practices
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience and ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical partners effectively
Ability to analyze complex technical requirements and translate them into scalable software solutions
Experience working collaboratively with public health program staff and data analysts
Flexibility to adapt to evolving project requirements and priorities
Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; and the ability to develop productive working relationships with colleagues and partners
Demonstrated ability to work well independently and within teams
Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams
Proficiency with collaboration and productivity tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint, project management platforms such as Smartsheet, and documentation tools
Preferred
HIPAA compliance experience is highly desirable
Experience with HIPAA-compliant app development is highly valued
Full stack Development Experience Preferred
Experience implementing authentication, logging, and access controls
Company
CDC Foundation
The CDC Foundation builds innovative partnerships to advance the Centers for Disease Control.
1001-5000 employees
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President and CEO
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