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Element This range is provided by Element. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$75,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr Who is Element?
We serve as a partner at the intersection of innovation and our clients' needs, efficiently crafting meaningful user experiences for government and commercial customers. By breaking down complex problems to their fundamental elements, we create modern digital solutions that drive efficiencies, maximize taxpayer dollars, and deliver essential outcomes that serve the people.
Why Work at Element?
Make an impact that resonates-join our vibrant team and discover how you can improve lives through digital transformation. Our talented professionals bring unparalleled energy engagement, setting a higher standard for impactful work. Come be a part of our team and shape a better future.
Position Overview
We are looking for a motivated Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with a proven track record in on-premise to cloud migration. You will work closely with the software engineers on Infrastructure as code (IAC) and continuous integration efforts (CI/CD).
Key Responsibilities
Work with existing toolsets while simultaneously bringing new ideas and approaches into the team Work with product owners to evaluate requirements and create a task backlog Deploy computationally efficient cloud-based technologies to maximize pipeline efficiency Ensure software standards are met Design and implement software, provide support to senior engineers as directed, and participate in code reviews
Minimum Requirements
A Bachelors degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field. 3+ years professional software back-end experience Familiarity with data structures, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and software infrastructure (Terraform, GitHub Actions and/or AWS CloudFormation) Expertise in backend frameworks (Java, JAvaScript, Spring Boot, Spark, Flask) and APIs (OpenAPI), with strong proficiency in programming languages including Python and R Experience with building APIs and working with databases. Experience in building out system authentication and data submission methods (web forms, file upload, etc.) Experience working in an Agile environment, preferably SAFe. Ability to work as a team player and deliver results in a remote cross-functional and cross-cultural working environment Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required Must reside in the Continental US Depending on the government agency, specific requirements may include public trust background check or security clearance
Preferred Requirements
Experience at CMS (Center of Medicare & Medicaid) or in the health industry Certifications in cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Solutions Architect)
Location
Be in your Element. We are a remote-first company based in Washington, DC.
Element is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
We believe in a world where solutions we build improve the lives of those who use them.
The likely salary range for this position is $75,000-$90,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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Software Engineer-Backend
role at
Element Join to apply for the
Software Engineer-Backend
role at
Element This range is provided by Element. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$75,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr Who is Element?
We serve as a partner at the intersection of innovation and our clients' needs, efficiently crafting meaningful user experiences for government and commercial customers. By breaking down complex problems to their fundamental elements, we create modern digital solutions that drive efficiencies, maximize taxpayer dollars, and deliver essential outcomes that serve the people.
Why Work at Element?
Make an impact that resonates-join our vibrant team and discover how you can improve lives through digital transformation. Our talented professionals bring unparalleled energy engagement, setting a higher standard for impactful work. Come be a part of our team and shape a better future.
Position Overview
We are looking for a motivated Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with a proven track record in on-premise to cloud migration. You will work closely with the software engineers on Infrastructure as code (IAC) and continuous integration efforts (CI/CD).
Key Responsibilities
Work with existing toolsets while simultaneously bringing new ideas and approaches into the team Work with product owners to evaluate requirements and create a task backlog Deploy computationally efficient cloud-based technologies to maximize pipeline efficiency Ensure software standards are met Design and implement software, provide support to senior engineers as directed, and participate in code reviews
Minimum Requirements
A Bachelors degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field. 3+ years professional software back-end experience Familiarity with data structures, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and software infrastructure (Terraform, GitHub Actions and/or AWS CloudFormation) Expertise in backend frameworks (Java, JAvaScript, Spring Boot, Spark, Flask) and APIs (OpenAPI), with strong proficiency in programming languages including Python and R Experience with building APIs and working with databases. Experience in building out system authentication and data submission methods (web forms, file upload, etc.) Experience working in an Agile environment, preferably SAFe. Ability to work as a team player and deliver results in a remote cross-functional and cross-cultural working environment Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required Must reside in the Continental US Depending on the government agency, specific requirements may include public trust background check or security clearance
Preferred Requirements
Experience at CMS (Center of Medicare & Medicaid) or in the health industry Certifications in cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Solutions Architect)
Location
Be in your Element. We are a remote-first company based in Washington, DC.
Element is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
We believe in a world where solutions we build improve the lives of those who use them.
The likely salary range for this position is $75,000-$90,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Element by 2x Get notified about new Software Engineer jobs in
Washington, DC . Washington, DC $65,000 - $185,000 10 months ago Washington, DC $80,000 - $100,000 2 weeks ago Washington, DC $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 2 weeks ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area 2 months ago Washington, DC $140,000.00 - $170,000.00 3 months ago Reston, VA $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 4 months ago Arlington, VA $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 4 weeks ago Arlington, VA $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 2 weeks ago Washington, DC $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 1 week ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area 2 months ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area 2 months ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area $120,000 - $140,000 6 days ago Fairfax, VA $135,000 - $160,000 2 weeks ago Software Engineer Internship (Summer start date /June 2025)
Washington, DC $117,300 - $125,500 5 days ago Springfield, VA $90,300 - $189,600 6 months ago Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr