Software Engineer II

Job ID: 112307
Location: Reston, Virginia  [Remote]
Category: App/Dev
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 03/30/2026
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The Software Engineer II 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. 

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 

  • 5+ 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.
  • Experience with front-end technologies (Angular, React).
  • Design and develop responsive, dynamic, and interactive user interfaces using Angular and React frameworks.
  • Experience in converting UI/UX wireframes and prototypes into functional applications.
  • Identify, analyze, and resolve accessibility defects in Angular applications to ensure compliance with Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 guidelines.
  • 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, New Relic, 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.
  • Proven track record of innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future. 
  • 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.

PREFERED EXPERIENCE: 

  • SAFe Agile Certification
  • Experience in healthcare IT and understanding of regulatory requirements such as HIPAA.
  • Experience and/or knowledge of CMS processes and standards.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
Publishing Pay Range: $48.00 – $52.00 USD Hourly

About GDH:
At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, “We care about people,” isn’t just a tagline – it’s the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are:
GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women’s services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee’s life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!  For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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