[All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)Open role[![Oddball logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2022/02/8c034287ffd7b6474f90645b1c72e60a.jpeg)](https://jobicy.com/company/oddball.md)Remote opportunity at[Oddball](https://jobicy.com/company/oddball.md) # Back End Engineer Review the role, location requirements, compensation details, and application process before deciding whether this opportunity fits your next career move. [Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/oddball.md)Share22 Aug 2026Published30Listing views1Application actions21 Sep 2026Apply before Opportunity details ## About this role. AI SummaryOddball is hiring a Backend Engineer to build and maintain Go-based APIs and backend services supporting Healthcare.gov enrollment and health-coverage tools. The role combines Go service development, Python ETL work, PostgreSQL, REST API design, and AWS data-processing services such as S3, Lambda, Step Functions, and Glue. The engineer will work remotely in an Agile, cross-functional team while supporting both new feature delivery and ongoing production operations. U.S. work authorization is required, and some work may require U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a federal background investigation or security clearance. Familiarity with healthcare interoperability standards such as FHIR and federal compliance requirements is advantageous. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 4/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 4/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 4/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 4/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThis is a technically broad backend role requiring production experience across Go, Python ETL, relational data systems, AWS serverless/data tooling, and reliable API design. The healthcare and federal environment adds meaningful expectations around security, backward compatibility, operational reliability, and compliance. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles. Estimated job medianMarket rate$117,500US market range$100k–$150k0$165k AI insightThe disclosed U.S. yearly wage range is $100,000 to $135,000, with an offer midpoint of $117,500. A reasonable U.S. market range for a mid-level Backend Engineer using Go, Python, AWS, PostgreSQL, and ETL tooling is approximately $100,000 to $150,000 annually; market pay can vary materially by location, experience, and federal-domain qualifications. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. [Go](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Go.md)[Golang](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Golang.md)[Python](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Python.md)[ETL](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=ETL.md)[PostgreSQL](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=PostgreSQL.md)[SQL](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=SQL.md)[REST APIs](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=REST%20APIs.md)[AWS](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=AWS.md)[AWS Lambda](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=AWS%20Lambda.md)[Healthcare interoperability](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Healthcare%20interoperability.md) Sample interview questionsHow would you design a backward-compatible REST API for a healthcare marketplace integration?I would begin with clear resource contracts, versioning expectations, authentication and authorization requirements, and documented error semantics. I would favor additive changes, such as optional fields and new endpoints, over breaking changes, then use contract tests and deprecation timelines for any unavoidable changes. For healthcare data, I would also apply least-privilege access, auditability, validation, and careful handling of sensitive data. Describe an ETL pipeline you would build in Python for healthcare-related data. I would separate extraction, transformation, validation, and load stages, using Python and Pandas or PySpark according to data volume. Transformations would include schema normalization, data-quality checks, deduplication, and explicit handling of missing or invalid records. I would orchestrate the workflow with AWS Step Functions or Glue, store durable inputs and outputs in S3, and implement monitoring, retries, and traceable failure handling. What practices do you use to keep Go backend services reliable in production? I use explicit interfaces, context-aware request handling, structured logging, robust error wrapping, timeouts, retries only where safe, and health checks. I write unit, integration, and API contract tests, and I monitor latency, error rates, resource use, and dependency health after deployment. I also use database migrations, rollback plans, and incremental releases to reduce operational risk. How would you optimize a PostgreSQL-backed API that is becoming slow? I would first use metrics, slow-query logs, and EXPLAIN ANALYZE to identify the actual bottleneck. Depending on findings, I might add or refine indexes, reduce unnecessary joins or data returned, address N+1 query patterns, paginate results, and tune connection management. Any change would be tested against representative data and monitored for regressions in latency and database load. How do you collaborate effectively in a remote Agile engineering team? I communicate progress, risks, and decisions clearly in planning sessions, written updates, and code reviews. I keep work visible through well-scoped tickets, document important technical decisions, and seek early feedback from product, design, and engineering partners. In reviews, I focus on constructive, actionable feedback and align recommendations with reliability, maintainability, and user impact. 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’re looking for a Backend Engineer to join our CMS team, building and maintaining the APIs and backend services that power Healthcare.gov tools used by millions of Americans enrolling in and exploring health coverage — including third party enrollment platforms. What you’ll be doing: * Develop, enhance, and maintain backend services and APIs in Go supporting healthcare marketplace features * Build and maintain ETL pipelines using Python to clean, transform, and move data across the healthcare data ecosystem * Design and build REST APIs backed by PostgreSQL with a focus on reliability and backward compatibility * Work with AWS services including S3, Lambda, Step Functions, and Glue to support data processing and pipeline workflows * Write clean, well-tested code with a focus on performance, maintainability, and security * Support ongoing operations and maintenance of existing digital products alongside new feature development * Contribute to code reviews and help uphold engineering standards across the team What you’ll bring: * Hands-on experience writing backend services in Go (Golang) * Experience with Python for data cleaning, manipulation, and ETL workflows * Familiarity with Pandas and/or PySpark is a strong plus * Familiarity with FHIR or healthcare interoperability standards is a plus * Proficiency with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases and SQL * Experience with AWS services including S3, Lambda, Step Functions, or Glue * Experience designing and building REST APIs in production environments * Familiarity with federal security and compliance requirements is a plus * Thrives in a remote, collaborative Agile environment and genuinely enjoys working closely with a cross-functional team * Communicates clearly and openly, whether in a code review or a cross-team planning session * 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 [hello@Oddball.io](mailto:hello@Oddball.io) 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. 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