Fullstack Engineer (React/Rails)

About Oddball

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.

Role Overview

We are hiring a Full Stack Engineer to work on a pivotal Federal program that is making a positive impact on millions of Americans' daily lives.

What you'll be doing

Engineers are the heart of any technical team, but that is especially true for a team that is all about improving the overall developer experience - no one is better suited to understand engineers than other engineers. The Full Stack Engineer will contribute to the Test User Portal, engage with other VA engineers to understand their needs, and facilitate communication across VA teams on technical matters. Under the Tech Lead's guidance, they will enhance the Test User Portal and implement developer experience improvements, aiming for fewer defects, less toil, increased testing confidence, and greater satisfaction. It is strongly preferred that the Full Stack Engineer will have experience in navigating and establishing governance. Please see below for additional requirements that speak to this expertise.

What you’ll bring

• Experience:
  • 3+ years experience working with a Rails backend
  • 3+ years experience with a front end JS framework (preferable React)
  • Strong experience with Python
  • Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment with sprints and daily stand-ups
• Technical Skills:
  • A solid understanding of API design and how backend systems work
• Governance & Policy:
  • The ability to develop, implement, maintain, and enforce policies, procedures, standards, and requirements around testing across VA
  • Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for testing-related risks
  • Provide training and awareness of testing governance programs
• Communication & Collaboration:
  • Ability to successfully breakdown technical items in discussions with the business user
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills directed at both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Capable of taking direction from senior leadership and translating into concrete next steps and actions
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen and able to work domestically
• Must be able to attain low-level security clearance

Education

• Bachelor’s degree

Benefits

• Fully remote
• Annual stipend
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Company Match 401(k) plan
• Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s