Software Engineer, Medicaid

For People

Backend Java engineer modernizing CMS Medicaid drug-pricing software for government services. Building services, data interfaces, testing, and drug-utilization review tools.

Posted 8/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates strong Java programming and Spring Boot expertise, with solid database design and data modeling skills. Proficient in Agile methodologies and automated testing, contributing to the development and maintenance of back-end services in healthcare-related systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Java ProgrammingSpring BootPostgreSQLAutomated TestingAgile Development

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentDatabase DesignData ModelingVersion Control (Git)CI/CD PipelinesUnit TestingIntegration TestingPerformance TestingCode ReviewTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Constructive FeedbackHumble AttitudeCaring Attitude

Tools & Technologies

AWS Cloud InfrastructureFront-End Frameworks (Angular)Agile Tools

Industry Keywords

HealthcareMedicaidPublic-Benefits SystemsDrug Utilization Review

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSCloudJavaPostgresSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain back-end services and interfaces using Java and Spring Boot
Work with PostgreSQL and relational databases for data storage, retrieval, and management
Contribute to the next version of drug utilization review tools
Help lead automated testing, including unit, integration, and performance tests
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production-system issues
Write clean, scalable, maintainable code aligned with coding standards
Provide constructive feedback through code review
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and quarterly planning across teams
Work as part of a small scrum team within a larger program modernizing a CMS Medicaid drug-pricing platform

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of professional software development experience
Strong Java programming ability
Working proficiency with Spring Boot
Solid database design and data modeling skills
Experience creating and maintaining data models
Ability to read, understand, and safely change a large codebase not originally written by the candidate
Experience with version control systems such as Git
Experience with CI/CD pipelines
Experience writing automated tests
Experience working in Agile development environments
Familiarity with front-end frameworks such as Angular is a plus
Hands-on experience with AWS cloud infrastructure is a plus
Prior healthcare, Medicaid, or public-benefits systems experience is a plus
Must perform all work physically within the United States
Must be a United States citizen
Must be able to pass a government-performed public trust background check
Humble and caring attitude aligned with For People's values

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote work
For People pays 100% of Gold-tier employee health insurance premiums
Annual company profit sharing
Positive work-life balance and healthy expectations
Occasional in-person program-planning trips scheduled well in advance