Software Engineer

Overview

The Software Engineer will play a crucial role in advancing the CDC Foundation's mission by developing and maintaining software applications for a public health association that specifically serves local, tribal and territorial populations.

This role is aligned to the Workforce Acceleration Initiative (WAI). WAI is a federally funded CDC Foundation program with the goal of helping the nation’s public health agencies by providing them with the technology and data experts they need to accelerate their information system improvements.

This role is best for someone who is mission driven and is comfortable bringing a data driven solution to organizations who may be unfamiliar with this approach.

Working within Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, the Software Engineer will work to build modern systems, tools and technology they need to address public health needs effectively.

The Software Engineer will have strong programming skills, a solid understanding of software development principles, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that improve public health.

Ideal candidates should be equally comfortable solving technical problems by writing code, explaining technical design architecture to technical and non-technical individuals while also leading organizational strategy and change The candidate should have strong, demonstrable experience with mobile application development, web development, and relational databases.

The candidate should be knowledgeable of engineering best practices such as source control, automated testing, continuous integration and deployment, and peer review The Software Engineer will be hired by the CDC Foundation and assigned to the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness.

This position is eligible for a fully remote work arrangement for based candidates.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications in collaboration with project teams.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code using various programming languages and development frameworks.
• Participate in the design and architecture of software solutions to meet the public health agency’s project requirements and scalability needs.
• Identify and implement best practices for software development, including coding standards, code reviews, and testing methodologies.
• Conduct thorough testing of software applications to identify and resolve bugs, performance issues, and other software defects.
• Collaborate with internal review, security, and quality assurance teams to ensure the delivery of reliable and user-friendly software solutions.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and project managers, to deliver integrated software solutions.
• Participate in agile development processes, sprint planning, and team meetings to prioritize tasks and track progress.
• Stay updated with the latest trends, technologies, and methodologies in software development.
• Provide guidance on new tools, frameworks, and technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of software development efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physical Science, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience. Six years of experience in web application development including versioning and revision control practices preferred.
• Prior experience or knowledge of data engineering languages / processes / frameworks a plus
• Experience and proficiency in programming languages such as PHP, JavaScript, Python
• Experience with software development frameworks and libraries (, Laravel,
• Experience with AWS tools and DevOps functions
• Experience and proficiency in web development, relational databases, and using Unix-like operating systems.
• Knowledge of database management systems (, SQL,) and version control tools (, Git).
• Demonstrated experience in designing, developing, and deploying software applications.
• Knowledge of engineering best practices such as source control, automated testing, continuous integration and deployment, and peer review.
• Experience with agile development methodologies, software design patterns, and best practices.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience and ability conveying technical concepts to non-technical partners effectively.
• Ability to analyze complex technical requirements and translate them into scalable software solutions.
• Experience working on cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams that deliver digital products and services in an incremental, user-focused environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving project requirements and priorities.
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; and the ability to develop productive working relationships with colleagues and partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and within teams.
• Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams.

Special Notes This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are subject to change as situations evolve.

Roles and responsibilities listed above may be expanded upon or updated to match priorities and needs, once written approval is received by the CDC Foundation in order to best support the public health programming.