Job description
Oddball believes that the best products are built when companies understand and value the things they are working on. We value learning and growth and the ability to make a big impact at a small company. We believe that we can make big changes happen and improve the daily lives of millions of people by bringing quality software to the federal space.
What you’ll be doing:
As a Senior Java Full Stack Engineer on the MyHealtheVet (MHV) Backend team, you will lead the development and support of mission-critical systems that facilitate secure communication between millions of Veterans and their healthcare providers. You’ll play a key role in building, maintaining, and modernizing microservice-based REST APIs and legacy Java applications while ensuring seamless integration across VA infrastructure systems.
You will collaborate closely with product owners, scrum teams, and VA stakeholders to design scalable solutions using Java, Spring Boot, AWS, and Liferay. Your work will directly impact Veterans’ ability to access care, manage secure messaging, and interact with VA health services in a secure, efficient, and user-friendly environment.
What you’ll bring:
- 5+ years experience with deep expertise in Java 8+, Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA, Hibernate
- Proven ability to architect and build scalable microservices with REST & SOAP APIs, and microservices architecture
- Hands-on experience with Oracle RDS, Liferay DXP, JSF, JavaScript, jQuery
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform
- Experience working in cloud environments, preferably AWS GovCloud or hybrid cloud deployments
- Solid understanding of federal security, privacy, and accessibility standards, including NIST 800-53, HIPAA, and Section 508
- Excellent leadership and collaboration skills, with a track record of mentoring developers, conducting code reviews, and influencing technical direction in Agile/Scrum or SAFe teams
- Bonus: Familiarity with VistA, Cerner, or VA-specific health systems
- Bonus: Experience with OAuth2, SSO, and federal digital identity frameworks
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Must be a US Citizen and able to work domestically
- Must be able to attain low-level security clearance
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree
Benefits:
- Fully remote
- Tech & Education Stipend
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Company Match 401(k) plan
- Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays
Oddball is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact an Oddball HR representative to request such an accommodation by emailing [email protected]
Compensation:
At Oddball, it’s important each employee is compensated competitively and fairly. In alignment with state legal requirements. A range for the included position is listed below. Be advised, actual offer details are determined by job category, job location, and candidate skill level.
United States Wage Range: $120,000 – $150,000
