Lead Java Engineer

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. 

We are hiring a Lead Java Engineer to work on a pivotal Federal program that is making a positive impact on millions of Americans' daily lives.

What you'll be doing:

As a Lead Java Engineer for the My HealtheVet backend team, you’ll serve as the technical backbone of one of the VA’s most mission-critical digital platforms. You’ll architect and drive the development of robust, secure, and scalable backend services that enable Veterans to manage their healthcare—spanning access to medical records, prescriptions, appointments, and secure messaging. You’ll lead backend design decisions, mentor engineers, perform code reviews, and ensure integration with key VA systems such as VistA and Cerner. In partnership with product owners and DevSecOps teams, you’ll champion best practices in API design, system reliability, and cloud infrastructure.

What you’ll bring:

• 6+ years of backend development experience with deep expertise in Java, including Spring Boot. 
• Proven ability to architect and build scalable microservices and RESTful APIs that integrate with large enterprise systems
• Experience exposing metrics and adding meaningful logging, to facilitate troubleshooting in highly integrated environments.
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, Oracle, and Redis
• Experience working in cloud environments, preferably AWS GovCloud or hybrid cloud deployments
• 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
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. In alignment with federal contract requirements, certain roles may also require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation and/or a 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