Lead Full Stack Engineer (React/Node) at 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. We are seeking a Lead Full Stack Engineer to support the CMS Medicaid Drug Program (MDP) system. MDP enables analysis, data sharing, program monitoring, impact analysis, metrics, program-to-operations comparisons, state-to-state comparisons, and support for manufacturers and other stakeholders. The platform helps CMS oversee the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP) while supporting drug manufacturers and state agencies. In this role, you will lead a small engineering team while remaining hands-on in delivery. You will help build and sustain modern web applications and backend services primarily using Node.js and Typescript, with cloud delivery and automation leveraging AWS and infrastructure-as-code practices. What you'll be doing: • Lead day-to-day technical execution for a team of engineers delivering new features and sustainment work for the MDP system. • Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js. • Develop and maintain web UI functionality using React. • Partner with product owners, stakeholders, and delivery leadership to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions. • Support cloud-hosted environments in AWS, coordinating with platform and DevSecOps teams as needed. • Implement and maintain infrastructure automation using tools such as AWS CDK for Typescript and CloudFormation. • Debug and modernize legacy code written in Java/Hibernate + Angular. • Establish and enforce engineering standards including code reviews, testing practices, documentation, and release management. • Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and continuously improve reliability and performance. • Provide Oddball-side leadership responsibilities including mentoring, feedback, and performance support for direct reports. What you’ll bring: • Strong hands-on full stack experience with Node.js and React in production environments. • Prior experience leading engineers with accountability for technical delivery. • Experience building and integrating RESTful APIs across distributed systems. • Cloud experience in AWS and familiarity with secure, regulated environments. • Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as AWS CDK or similar. • Some experience with Java for integration or legacy service support is a plus. • Strong communication skills and the ability to balance stakeholder engagement with technical execution. • 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 • Annual stipend • Comprehensive Benefits Package • Company Match 401(k) plan • Flexible PTO, Paid Holidays Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities: 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 [Upgrade to PRO to see contact] 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 legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 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. United States Wage Range: $100,000 – $155,000