Job description
Job Title: Software Engineer
Location: Falls Church, VA (Hybrid – 2–3 days per month onsite)
Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance (or higher)
Employment Type: Full-time
Transform Military Healthcare with Code:
- Join Rackner to modernize military healthcare systems for the Defense Health Agency.
- Build secure APIs, scalable data pipelines, and cloud-native services that enable real-time insights, improve interoperability, and enhance mission readiness.
- If you’re passionate about healthcare data, federal IT programs, and innovative software solutions, this role lets you make an immediate, meaningful impact.
Who You Are:
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering (backend, API, or full-stack)
- Proficient in Python, Java, or C#
- Experienced with REST APIs (FastAPI, AWS Lambda) and OpenAPI specifications
- Skilled in data pipeline orchestration (dbt, Apache Airflow, Apache Spark, Iceberg)
- Knowledgeable in federal compliance frameworks (NIST 800-53, HIPAA, FISMA High)
Preferred / Bonus:
- Prior work with DHA, VA, or federal healthcare IT programs
- Experience with FHIR, OMOP, HL7, CDA, or other healthcare data standards
- Familiarity with OCR, NLP, AI/ML workflows for healthcare data
- Exposure to AWS GovCloud (IL5/IL6) or secure cloud environments
- Experience in MOSA frameworks or DDIL environments
What You’ll Do:
- Develop secure APIs and cloud-native services for DHA systems
- Build and maintain data pipelines to normalize structured and unstructured data
- Integrate healthcare data into FHIR and OMOP standards for analytics and decision support
- Collaborate with DevSecOps engineers to deploy applications in secure, high-compliance cloud environments
- Ensure software is scalable, compliant, and maintainable while enabling rapid delivery
Who We Are:
- Rackner is a cloud-native software consultancy delivering mission-critical solutions in DevSecOps, AI/ML, and healthcare data engineering.
- We partner with the Department of Defense, DHA, and enterprise clients to modernize IT systems, improve interoperability, and deliver secure, scalable platforms.
- Join a team where your work directly impacts federal healthcare programs and national security.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Flexible Hybrid Work & Weekly Pay – Onsite only a few days per month
- Professional Growth – Paid certifications and training for relevant technologies
- Comprehensive Benefits – 401k (100% match up to 6%), PTO, medical/dental/vision, life & disability insurance
- Perks & Culture – Gym/fitness membership, home office setup, swag, snacks, and team events
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