Oddball is a digital services agency that builds software, provides DevSecOps and human-centered design for government agencies, delivering citizen- and veteran-focused solutions via a 100% remote engineering team.
<p>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. </p> <p>We're looking for a <strong>Java Engineer</strong> to join our DHA EIDS team, building and maintaining the backend services and integrations that power enterprise health data delivery across the Military Health System.</p> <p><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Design and develop backend services and APIs in <strong>Java</strong> (Java 11/17+) and <strong>.NET</strong> (ASP.NET Core / .NET 6+)</li> <li>Build and maintain <strong>REST APIs</strong> and microservices using <strong>Spring Boot</strong> and <strong>ASP.NET Core</strong></li> <li>Work across the full backend stack including business logic, data access, and API integrations</li> <li>Write clean, well-tested code using <strong>JUnit</strong>, <strong>xUnit/NUnit</strong>, and test-driven development practices</li> <li>Leverage <strong>AI-assisted development tools</strong> such as <strong>Claude Code</strong> or <strong>Cursor</strong> to accelerate delivery while maintaining code quality and security</li> <li>Contribute to <strong>CI/CD pipelines</strong> and DevOps practices using <strong>Git</strong>, <strong>GitHub Actions</strong>, or similar tooling</li> <li>Participate in code reviews, technical design, and Agile ceremonies</li> </ul> <p><strong>What you’ll bring:</strong></p> <ul> <li>5+ years of professional software development experience</li> <li>Strong <strong>Java</strong> proficiency with hands-on experience in modern Java and the <strong>Spring</strong> ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, JPA/Hibernate)</li> <li><strong>.NET</strong> development experience including <strong>C#</strong>, <strong>ASP.NET Core</strong>, and Web API development</li> <li>Proficiency in <strong>SQL</strong> and relational databases such as <strong>MS SQL Server</strong> or <strong>Oracle</strong></li> <li>Experience with <strong>unit and integration testing</strong> frameworks</li> <li>Demonstrated experience using <strong>AI coding tools</strong> such as <strong>Claude Code</strong> or <strong>Cursor</strong> for development tasks</li> <li>Experience with <strong>Docker</strong>, <strong>Kubernetes</strong>, or <strong>AWS</strong> is a plus</li> <li>Understanding of federal security and compliance requirements is a plus</li> <li>Thrives in a remote, collaborative <strong>Agile</strong> environment and genuinely enjoys working closely with a cross-functional team</li> <li>Communicates clearly and openly, whether in a code review or a cross-team planning session</li> <li>Performs other related duties as assigned</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>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.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Education:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s Degree</li> </ul> <p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Fully remote</li> <li>Tech & Education Stipend</li> <li>Comprehensive Benefits Package</li> <li>Company Match 401(k) plan</li> <li>Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays</li> </ul> <p>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 <a href="mailto:hello@Oddball.io">hr@Oddball.io</a></p> <p><strong>Compensation:</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>United States Wage Range: $100,000 – $140,000</p>