Software Engineer

The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1.9 billion and launched more than 1,300 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of programs in the United States and in more than 90 countries last year. Visit www.cdcfoundation.org for more information.  
Job HighlightsLocation: Remote, must be based in the United States, preferably in EST time zoneSalary Range: $103,500-$143,500 per year, plus benefits. Individual salary offers will be based on experience and qualifications unique to each candidate.  Work Schedule: 9:00am – 6:00pm ESTPosition Type: Grant funded, limited-term opportunityPosition End Date: June 30, 2025
OverviewThe Software Engineer will play a crucial role in advancing the CDC Foundation's mission by developing and maintaining software applications for a public health association that specifically serves local, tribal and territorial populations. This role is aligned to the Workforce Acceleration Initiative (WAI). WAI is a federally funded CDC Foundation program with the goal of helping the nation’s public health agencies by providing them with the technology and data experts they need to accelerate their information system improvements. Working within DC Health, Office of Information Technology, Office of the Director, the Software Engineer will have strong programming skills, a solid understanding of software development principles, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that improve public health. Ideal candidates should be equally comfortable solving technical problems by writing code, explaining technical design architecture to technical and non-technical individuals while also leading organizational strategy and change. The candidate should have strong, demonstrable experience with software languages, including Java, Python, JavaScript, Apex, PL/SQL, and SQL. The candidate should also be proficient in web development, relational databases, and operating systems and knowledgeable of engineering best practices such as source control, automated testing, continuous integration and deployment, and peer review.
The Software Engineer will be hired by the CDC Foundation and assigned to the DC Health, Office of Information Technology, Office of the Director. This position is eligible for a fully remote work arrangement for U.S. based candidates.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience
• Experience and proficiency in programming languages such as Ruby, Python, Java, C++, or JavaScript.
• Experience with software development frameworks and l