Lead Software Engineer – CMS-HIOS

Pluribus Digital

Lead Software Engineer developing and maintaining CMS HIOS healthcare systems for a government digital services consultancy. Leading engineers while delivering Java, React, AWS, and enterprise integration solutions.

Posted 8/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $155,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining Java applications using the Spring Framework, while effectively leading a team and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders. Proficient in building RESTful APIs, managing PostgreSQL databases, and supporting enterprise application integrations in an Agile environment.

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Java DevelopmentSpring FrameworkREST API DevelopmentPostgreSQL Database ManagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

JavaSpring FrameworkREST APIsMavenReactAngularTypeScriptSQL DevelopmentAWS ServicesCI/CD Tools

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsTroubleshootingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

PostgreSQLAWS EC2AWS S3GitHub ActionsJenkinsSonarQubeNexus

Certifications & Qualifications

CMS Moderate Risk Public Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

Agile EnvironmentEnterprise Application IntegrationAuthentication and AuthorizationHealthCare.govCMS Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSEC2JavaJavaScriptJenkinsMavenPostgresReactSpringSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, maintain, and enhance backend services and frontend applications supporting multiple HIOS modules
Lead and mentor a team of two to five engineers
Support project planning, execution, and delivery activities
Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching and career guidance
Partner with clients, stakeholders, and organizational leadership
Support staffing, workload balancing, and resource planning
Drive team accountability and delivery excellence
Identify and resolve delivery risks and challenges
Develop new functionality while maintaining existing enterprise applications
Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve software defects across integrated applications
Refactor code to improve maintainability, performance, and sustainability
Support annual plan year updates and evolving CMS business requirements
Develop and maintain Java applications using the Spring Framework
Build and consume RESTful APIs, business logic, data access components, and batch processing capabilities
Build applications using Maven and enterprise development standards
Support PostgreSQL databases through application development, SQL optimization, and troubleshooting
Develop and maintain user interfaces using React and Angular.js
Support JSP-based applications and incremental UI improvements
Integrate frontend applications with secure backend services and enterprise authentication
Maintain REST APIs, batch processes, secure file transfers, and enterprise integrations supporting CMS systems, HealthCare.gov, state marketplaces, insurance issuers, and external partners
Develop SQL queries, support reporting and scheduled data exports, and maintain PostgreSQL integrations with Talend and Liquibase
Support CMS Enterprise Portal authentication and authorization, IDM, MFA, role-based access, and centralized user provisioning
Participate in release planning, deployments, regression testing, production support, and continuous improvement
Develop and support AWS-hosted applications
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines
Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams throughout the software development lifecycle
Participate in Agile ceremonies, peer code reviews, technical documentation, and stakeholder communication
Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA engineers, DevOps engineers, and cross-functional team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to obtain and maintain a CMS Moderate Risk Public Trust clearance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
7+ years of professional software development experience with Java, Spring Framework, REST APIs, and Maven
Experience developing frontend applications with React, Angular, and TypeScript
Familiarity with JSP is a plus
Experience with PostgreSQL databases, including SQL development and troubleshooting
Familiarity with AWS services: EC2, ECS, S3, CloudWatch, and IAM
Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, SonarQube, and Nexus
Experience supporting enterprise application integrations, authentication and authorization, and production operations in an Agile environment
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, collaboration, and communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to earn annual bonus
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
PTO
Company-paid life insurance
Generous 401k match program
Purpose-driven work supporting the public good
Calm company culture without artificial urgency, facetime, or workaholism
Diversity, equity, and inclusion-focused workplace