Software Engineer

The Software Engineer III will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications within the program. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a SAFe Agile environment. The Software Engineer will play a critical role in maintaining the quality and efficiency of software solutions to support the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in detecting and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse within government-sponsored health programs.

• Software Development: Design, develop, test, and deploy software applications using Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies.
• Agile Practices: Participate in all phases of the Agile development lifecycle, including planning, estimation, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Code Quality: Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices, conduct code reviews, and write comprehensive unit tests.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product owners, Scrum Masters, DevSecOps engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Problem Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve software issues, provide root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures.
• Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation for software applications and processes.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously enhance software development processes and tools to improve efficiency and quality.
• Technical Leadership: Lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and resilient enterprise applications; establish architecture and coding standards, guide technical decisions, and mentor engineers through design reviews, pair programming, and constructive code feedback.
• End-to-End Delivery Ownership: Drive complex initiatives from requirements through production release, proactively manage technical risks and dependencies, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver reliable solutions that meet performance, security, compliance, and business objectives.

• 7+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on Java and Spring Boot.
• Expert proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful API development, microservices architecture, the ActiveMQ message broker, and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Define API contracts using OpenAPI/Swagger specifications and ensure consistent API design standards across services.
• Develop and manage service-to-service communication patterns using synchronous (REST) and asynchronous messaging frameworks such as ActiveMQ, Amazon MQ, and SQS.
• Experience with the version control systems (GitHub) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools (Jenkins).
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, and Cucumber.
• Experience with SQL, Python, Bash scripting, Linux, AWS services (Amazon MQ, SQS, S3, EC2, EKS, RDS, CloudWatch), and infrastructure as code tools (Terraform).
• Experience with databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle) and data modeling.
• Experience with system monitoring tools (Apache JMeter, Grafana, Splunk, DataDog, CloudWatch).
• Knowledge of data analytics tools (AWS QuickSight, Elasticsearch).
• Experience with agile methodologies (SAFe, Scrum) and tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Candidates must have lived in the United States 3 out of the past 5 years

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• SAFe Agile Certification
• Experience in healthcare IT (CMS)and understanding of regulatory requirements such as HIPAA.
• Experience and/or knowledge of CMS processes and standards.
• Experience in developing responsive, dynamic, and interactive user interfaces using Angular and React frameworks.
• Experience in converting UI/UX wireframes and prototypes into functional applications.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent., Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Amazon Web Services (AWS), AngularJS, Apache ActiveMQ, Apache JMeter, Application Programming Interface (API), Atlassian JIRA, Bash Scripting, Best Practices, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Code Reviews, Coding Standards, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Content Management Systems (CMS), Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Database Technology, Disability Accommodations, Docker, Documentation, Elasticsearch, Enterprise Applications, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Fundraising, GitHub, Government, Government Funding, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Health Information Technology, Identify Issues, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), JUnit, Java, Jenkins, Leadership, Linux Operating System, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Message Broker, Messaging Middleware, Microservices, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Privacy Controls, Problem Solving Skills, Product Lifecycle, Prototyping, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Management, REST (Representational State Transfer), React.js, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, SQL (Structured Query Language), SWAGGER OAS, Scrum Product Owner, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, ScrumMaster, Selenium, Simple Queue Service (SQS), Software Administration, Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Splunk, Standup Meetings, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Test Automation, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Tools, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Unit Test, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Wireframes

At Sparksoft, we know that people do their best work when they feel supported, inspired, and connected. That’s why we’ve built a workplace that balances comprehensive benefits with a culture of collaboration and innovation. From flexible time off to professional growth opportunities, we’re committed to helping you thrive both inside and outside of work. When you join Sparksoft, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive compensation and a 401(k) with employer contributions to help you plan for the future
• Flexible paid time off and hybrid ways of working that support true work-life balance
• Comprehensive health coverage-including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• A curated in-office experience designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation
• Opportunities to give back through Sparksoft Cares, including annual company-wide fundraising events
• Training and development programs that build new skills and prepare you for leadership roles
• A collaborative, transparent, and fun culture-recognized as a Great Place to Work

Join us at Sparksoft, where we’‘re not just another tech company-we’‘re a catalyst for change. Our mission isn’‘t just to offer IT solutions; it’’s to revolutionize the way you work. Here, passion isn’‘t just a buzzword; it’’s the fuel behind groundbreaking ideas and transformative technologies. We serve a wide range of government clients, delivering impact that’’s felt across the nation.

Our true strength lies in our people. They’‘re the problem-solvers and innovators consistently delivering extraordinary outcomes. With Sparksoft, you’‘re not stepping into a routine job; you’‘re joining a team committed to innovation and excellence. Our innovation extends beyond just delivering projects. Through our specialized Innovation Centers, we continuously refine our methods, ensuring we remain industry leaders.