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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Anthem, Inc
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Confluence, JIRA, Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Integration, Custom Software, Relational Databases, Amazon DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, Github, Information Servers, Python (Programming Language), Knowledge Management, PostgreSQL, Linux System Administration, MySQL, Cisco Nexus Switches, NoSQL, Oracle (Applications), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Reliability Engineering, Cloud Services, Ruby, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Web Application Frameworks, Computer Networking Systems, ReactJS, Git, Vue.js, Containerization, AngularJS, Search Engines, Front End Software Development, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** June 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000ga7u06

## About the Role

We are looking for a Software Developer with experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. You will be part of a talented software team that works on mission-critical applications. Software developer roles and responsibilities include providing expertise in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing. Software developer responsibilities include designing, developing and delivering high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems., + Experience developing and maintaining complex applications in languages such as Java, Python, Ruby, or JavaScript

 + Experience developing and maintaining front-end web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue

 + Experience with cloud services, preferably with Amazon Web Services (AWS)

 + Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle

 + Experience with no-SQL databases such as Elasticsearch or DynamoDB

 + Experience with tools including git (preferably GitHub), CI/CD (preferably Jenkins), artifact management (preferably Nexus), ticketing (preferably Jira), and knowledge management (preferably Confluence)

 + Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes

 + Experience developing on, and for, Linux-based systems (preferably RedHat-based)

 + Experience developing in an Agile environment

Level: Entry Level - SME

Clearance: Active security clearance with full scope polygraph is required

## Description

+ Define site objectives by analyzing user requirements; envisioning system features and functionality.

 + Design and develop user interfaces to internet/intranet applications by setting expectations and features priorities

 + Determining design methodologies and tool sets; completing programming using languages and software products; designing and conducting tests.

 + Recommend system solutions by comparing advantages and disadvantages of custom development and purchase alternatives.

 + Integrate applications by designing database architecture and server scripting; studying and establishing connectivity with network systems, search engines, and information servers.

 + Troubleshoot development and production problems across multiple environments and operating platforms.

 + Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review.

 + Support end users, software developers, and site reliability engineers by developing documentation and assistance tools.

 + Update job knowledge by researching new internet/intranet technologies and software products; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations.

 + Enhance organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.


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