Software Engineer

The CDC Foundation is seeking a Software Engineer to play a crucial role in advancing their mission by developing and maintaining software applications for a public health association serving local, tribal and territorial populations. This role is part of the Workforce Acceleration Initiative (WAI), a federally funded program aimed at helping public health agencies improve their information systems.

Working within Hamilton County General Health District, the Software Engineer will support the public health information technology team in updating systems to a modern architecture. The ideal candidate should have strong programming skills, understand software development principles, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software applications
• Writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code
• Participating in software solution design and architecture
• Implementing best practices for software development
• Conducting thorough testing and collaborating with QA teams
• Working closely with cross-functional teams
• Providing guidance on new tools, frameworks, and technologies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience (7-10 years preferred)
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, PHP, Java, VBA, or JavaScript
• Experience with web development, relational databases, and software development libraries
• Knowledge of database management systems and version control tools
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills

This remote position offers a salary range of $103,500-$143,500 per year, plus benefits, and is a grant-funded, limited-term opportunity ending June 30, 2025. Join a small but dynamic team working to modernize public health in southwest Ohio and make a direct impact on understanding morbidity and mortality in Hamilton County.