Experienced Software Engineer - Serco North America

Looking for a challenging and exciting career opportunity? Serco is seeking a motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our talented team of 10!

Serco supports CMS, a federal agency within the United States Department of Health and Human Services that administers the Medicare program and works in partnership with state governments to continue supporting eligibility determinations for consumers purchasing health insurance through the Federal Health Insurance Exchanges. As an Experienced Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, testing, planning, implementing, protecting, operating, managing and maintaining applications.

This role can be worked from our Herndon, VA office or 100% remote

In this role you will:

• Design, modify, develop, write, and implement software programming applications.
• Research and evaluate various technical solutions to help design scalable solutions.
• Create POC on new technologies, framework to solve business problems.
• Participate in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software.
• Design, plan, and coordinate work teams.
• Enable the Application Development organization to be able to run and maintain the newly developed technologies and provide technical guidance on the ground.
• Implement new technical concepts into an existing system.
• Provide technical support to project team members.
• Analyze and troubleshoot application issues in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrate expertise in a variety of the field`s concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Work with other Engineers in planning, prioritizing, and executing assigned tasks within deadlines.
• Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• May provide consultation on complex projects and is considered to be the top-level contributor/specialist.
• May report to an executive or a senior manager.
• Supervise team of developers with minimal oversight.
• Break down tasks and delegate resources.
• Provides technical support to project team members.
• Maintain and implement new development standards.
• Able to work independently and support team in performing complicated tasks.
• Performs a variety of tasks.

To be successful in this role, you will have:  

• Must be a resident of the United States
• A Masters Degree and 8 years of relevant experience 
  • Or a Bachelors Degree with a minimum 10 years of relevant experience 
• Advanced knowledge of Java, relevant open-source frameworks like Spring, Quarkus, Hibernate, Docker
• Hands on experience with developing solutions using AWS technologies like ECS, Lambda, EventBridge, DynamoDB, ALB, Redshift, etc.
• Analyze and troubleshoot application issues in a timely fashion
• Advanced experience designing and developing with various java-based technologies
• Enthusiasm for software development, innovation, and a desire to work in a great team atmosphere
• Experience with GIT, Maven, and modern IDE’s (Eclipse/IntelliJ)
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge on SQL and SQL technologies
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected

Additional desired experience and skills:

• AWS Certifications.
• Understanding of Agile/SAFe methodologies
• Familiarity with architecture styles/APIs (REST, SOAP, RPC)
• Familiarity with using and designing data exchanges with JSON and XML
• Familiarity navigating a Linux environment using command line

In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $146,810.02 to $254,422.36; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.