We are actively building a pipeline of talented individuals in anticipation of upcoming project needs. By applying to this evergreen position, you recognize that while an immediate vacancy may not exist, you are eager to be part of our future cross-disciplinary efforts to improve lives through human-centered technology.

Note: This position will also have management responsibilities for up to six direct reports.

Our Directors and Engineering Leaders typically serve as technical leads for a cross-functional project team and as members of engineering department leadership with a focus on execution and mentorship. They are technical subject matter experts who establish engineering best practices and enjoy tackling complex problems while working with other members of our cross-disciplinary teams to deliver elegant products across a modern technology stack. They are skilled experts across the stack with exceptional insight and influence, and lead the team in building accessible applications that put people first with code that is clean, maintainable, well-documented, and well-tested.

Engineers at Coforma work closely with researchers and designers early and often, collaborating to add perspective that increases understanding and empathy. As such, your passion for articulating technology solutions that aim to improve lives is a feature, not a bug.

Join us in building software that makes an impact and implementing human-centered solutions we can be proud to say we worked on together.

Note: We're a remote-first organization, but some roles may require occasional travel. If a role has travel requirements or a hybrid or full time in-office schedule, this will be disclosed at the beginning of the hiring process.

We participate in E-Verify. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Due to the nature of our work with the US federal government, all roles are required to work from the contiguous United States. Remote positions are open to applicants in the states listed below. To ensure we remain compliant with all state, county, and local employment and tax regulations, applicants must currently reside in one of the following states to be considered for employment with Coforma. This list will be updated periodically as our PeopleOps team works to open up hiring in additional states.

Arizona
California
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Maryland
Massachusetts
Montana
Nevada
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Oregon
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

Prioritize the care and development of your assigned direct reports
Write and review code, ensuring high standards of quality, maintainability, and test coverage
Solve problems across the tech stack alongside other engineers on the team, building new systems and improving existing ones
Lead other developers through ideation and articulation of solutions with an eye toward integration and reducing burden and tech debt
Mentor other engineers on programming and product development best practices
Consistently apply best practices, including a focus on accessibility
Collaborate with team members and government/client stakeholders to craft creative solutions and build technology products that improve the lives of those in the communities they serve
Engage with coworkers across disciplines according to agile and scrum methodologies, including participating in planning, breaking down requirements into tasks, refinement, and estimation, etc.
Articulate benefits and risks associated with different technical approaches
Contribute to the ongoing formation and maintenance of Coforma’s engineering processes
Participate in business development efforts including proposals, presentations, and more when needed, providing expertise on product development and the delivery of engineering services
Serve as a member of the engineering department leadership team, tasked with mentorship and leading cross-vertical initiatives and projects
Respond to challenges with the levelheaded composure of a seasoned engineer

What You Know (Knowledge and Experience Requirements)

Open-source programming languages, like JavaScript/TypeScript, Ruby, Python, Java, etc.
Frameworks, libraries, or runtimes, like React, Rails, Node, Next, Angular, Spring, etc.
Testing frameworks like Jest, Testing Library, Mocha, Playwright, Cypress, etc.
How to leverage the command line via shell scripting
APIs and databases of various types, like SQL, Dynamo, Mongo, Postgres, etc.
Infrastructure tools like Terraform, Serverless, Amazon CDK, etc.
CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Circle, etc.
Cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, etc.
How to deliver polished, scalable, maintainable, performant code
How to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Agile and Scrum development methodologies

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

8 or more years of experience with open-source programing languages, modern frameworks, libraries, and runtimes
Prior experience in digital services, government, or federal consulting
5 or more years of experience wtih APIs and databases of various types
5 or more years of experience working with cloud platforms, infrastructure tools, and IAC
5 or more years of working with CI/CD and pipeline tools
3 or more years of experience managing direct reports (individual contributors) and teams in complex ecosystems

Other

Internet: Will prioritize and maintain access to strong, reliable internet for the remote nature of our work, except when on vacation or holiday.
Security: Will keep the highest security practices to ensure privacy and security of Coforma and client information, given the nature of our work, even when on vacation.
Travel Flexibility: On request and with advanced notice, will attend in-person events such as meetings, workshops, and trainings as assigned for projects that require it.
Brand Representation: Will represent Coforma professionally and sincerely, modeling our Company Values in all interactions.

About Coforma

We believe ethical technology begins with responsible innovation.

We’re a remote-first company that values collaboration, inclusivity, transparency, autonomy with accountability, and ethical design processes to facilitate responsible innovation and collaboration.

Our cross-functional team works closely with each other and with our government, nonprofit, and commercial partners to research, design, and build better products and services. From empowering patients navigating surprise medical bills to streamlining the digital claims process for Veterans, we’re dedicated to improving people’s lives through thoughtful technology products and services. Together.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusive Workplace

Coforma is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It's our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, sex, gender, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other factors protected under federal, state, or local law.

We're committed to ensuring accessibility and equal opportunity and offering reasonable accommodations to those with disabilities. We adhere to the guidelines set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act and all relevant federal, state, and local laws concerning disability discrimination and accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, please email talentops@coforma.io.

About Public Trust and Other Background Investigations

Due to the nature of our client and project work, most roles may require a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI), Moderate Background Investigation (MBI), Background Investigation (BI) or other relevant investigations as needed. Additional information regarding background evaluations or investigations can be found on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management website (opm.gov).