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Senior Software Engineer (Python) - Remote

Posted 2 Days Ago
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Reston, VA
99K-168K Annually
Senior level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Reston, VA
99K-168K Annually
Senior level
Design, build, and maintain AWS-based data processing pipelines and FHIR authorization services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, test, deploy, and monitor scalable software, participate in authorization reviews, and support DevOps/CI-CD and IaC efforts for CMS-related healthcare data solutions.
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The Team

Our Health Engineering Solutions (HES) team works side by side with customers to articulate a vision for success—and then make it happen. We know success does not happen by accident. It takes the right people working together to deliver the right solutions for our customers. We are looking for a seasoned Software Engineer who will play a key role in making this vision a reality.

Our team supports efforts to improve patient care quality and consumer decision-making by collecting, computing, and publicly reporting outcomes-based hospital quality measure data. This contract supports the development of a human-centered reporting system that enables data refinement, filtering, comparison, and access to supplemental information. Leveraging modern technologies, DevOps practices, and cloud-based infrastructure, our dynamic environment brings together multiple project teams to deliver an integrated solution.

The Work

We are looking for a talented Software Engineer who is eager to apply expertise in computer science, software engineering, databases, and distributed processing frameworks to manage, maintain, and develop innovative solutions supporting FHIR data authorization services.

If you have experience with Python, Django administration, JavaScript, pytest, GitHub Actions, Podman, CloudTamer (Kion), and AWS—and want your work to help empower hundreds of thousands of Medicare enrollees to own and manage their healthcare data—we want to meet you.

You will work on projects that support the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) while collaborating with third-party applications and CMS cross-functional teams to enhance data-sharing and ownership capabilities for Medicare beneficiaries. You will be closely involved in the authorization of FHIR resources that enable these capabilities.

This program helps ensure compliance with CMS standards while supporting high-quality healthcare outcomes. We are a collaborative organization, and we value team members who can share their knowledge of Spark, influence design decisions, and help troubleshoot complex runtime issues.

Tools & Technology
  • Python, Java, Django administration, JavaScript, pytest
  • AWS Glue, AWS Athena, PostgreSQL, SAS, FHIR
  • Jenkins, Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Podman, CloudTamer (Kion)
  • Confluence, Agile delivery practices, cross-functional teamwork
Key Responsibilities and Job Duties
  • Design and build software processing pipelines using tools and frameworks within the AWS ecosystem.
  • Collaborate with a highly engaged, cross-functional team of software engineers, UX designers and researchers, infrastructure engineers, product owners, and stakeholders.
  • Participate in third-party application demonstrations and authorization reviews.
  • Perform full-cycle software engineering activities, including design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
  • Partner with DevOps engineers on CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives.
  • Interpret technical specifications and translate requirements into code and design documentation.
  • Conduct code reviews and contribute to processes that improve code quality and maintainability.
  • Proactively monitor and improve the scalability, performance, and availability of systems.
  • Deploy solutions within AWS environments and validate results for accuracy and reliability.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or higher
  • 5+ years of software engineering experience in high-volume environments.
  • 2+ years of experience working with Python.
  • 2+ years of experience migrating applications or code to cloud environments.
  • 2+ years of experience working within Agile development methodologies.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust clearance.
  • Must reside in the United States, be authorized to work in the United States, and perform all work within the United States.
  • Must have lived in the United States for at least three (3) of the last five (5) years.
Preferred Qualifications
  • U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status strongly preferred due to federal contract requirements.
  • Master's degree and 5+ years of technical experience.
  • Experience working in the healthcare industry with PHI/PII data.
  • Federal government contracting experience.
  • Experience working as part of a dynamic, collaborative Agile team.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Prior experience working remotely in a full-time capacity.

 

Job Location: Remote (USA). Travel for a conference or to another ICF location for collaboration may be required once a year.

This position requires that the job be performed in the United States. If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses and also prohibits personal VPN connections.

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Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

 

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.  

Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. 

 

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.  

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.


 

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$98,614.00 - $167,644.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

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