Software Engineer

TISTA is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Lead Software Engineer - Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in big data technologies, cloud platforms, and middleware development, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment.

TISTA associates enjoy above Industry Healthcare Benefits, Remote Working Options, Paid Time Off, Training/Certification opportunities, Healthcare Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account, Paid Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability, 401K Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and much more!

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data processing pipelines using Apache Spark on Hadoop or Databricks.
• Build and optimize middleware services using Java, integrating with Python-based data workflows and APIs.
• Develop and maintain complex SQL queries for ETL processes; experience with Snowflake is a plus.
• Leverage AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, EMR, Lambda, Glue) to deploy and manage cloud-native data solutions.
• Automate operational tasks using shell scripting and Python for job scheduling, data ingestion, and system monitoring.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance across platforms.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive leadership.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release cycles.

• Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe); certification preferred.
• Proficiency in CLI-based Linux environments for system-level scripting and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Visual Studio Code or other integrated development environments (IDEs).
• Hands-on experience with job scheduling and process automation tools (e.g., Airflow, Jenkins).
• Knowledge of rules-based models and rules engines such as IBM ODM or Drools.
• Experience working with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) systems.
• Understanding of Medicare/Medicaid claims processing and related compliance requirements.

• Strong proficiency in Python and Java.
• Solid understanding of SQL and data warehousing concepts.
• Experience with AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Advanced shell scripting capabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong team collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience working in federal environments such as CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is strongly preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• Preferred: Master's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering from an accredited institution.

Clearance:

• Must be eligible to hold a Tier 2 Public Trust government security clearance.
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder is required for clearance eligibility.

Location:

• Remote, USA

Pay Range:

• The pay for this position ranges from $89,730 to $107,500.
• The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
• Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses.
• TISTA associates are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits plan! More information can be found here: https://tistatech.com/working-at-tista/