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Oddball is a federal software company improving healthcare systems for millions of Americans. This Backend Engineer role focuses on building and maintaining APIs and backend services in Go that power Healthcare.gov tools and third-party enrollment platforms. What You'll Do • Develop, enhance, and maintain backend services and APIs in Go supporting healthcare marketplace tools for plan comparison, provider and drug coverage information, and local enrollment help • Design and build REST APIs that power consumer-facing and internal healthcare marketplace features across diverse user groups • Maintain consistent, well-documented API interfaces with a focus on reliability and backward compatibility • Write clean, well-tested code with emphasis on performance, maintainability, and security • Support ongoing operations and maintenance of existing digital products alongside new feature development • Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver scalable backend solutions and contribute to code reviews What You Need • Hands-on experience writing backend services in Go • Experience designing and building REST APIs in production environments • Proficiency with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases and SQL • Experience with Linux shell commands, scripting, and process control • Bachelor's Degree • Authorization to work in the United States Nice to Have • Familiarity with Node.js and/or Python • Familiarity with AWS, ECS, and federal security and compliance requirements • Familiarity with containerized applications like Docker • Experience thriving in remote, collaborative Agile environments $90,000–$125,000 annually. Benefits include fully remote work, Tech & Education Stipend, comprehensive benefits package, company match 401(k) plan, flexible PTO, and paid holidays.