Senior Software Engineer — Backend​/Rules

Senior Software Engineer — Backend / Rules

Location:

Fairfax, VA;
Knoxville, TN;
Lebanon, VA;
Belton, TX or Lafayette, LA (hybrid working model acceptable).

• Design and build the rules engine: given a set of facts about a case, apply governing rules to reach a decision, ensuring identical inputs always produce identical, auditable outputs.
• Build the framework that lets rules be authored and versioned, including logic that applies the right rules for each specific program (the programs have different rules across many sub‑programs).
• Build a thorough automated test suite — reproducibility and traceability are first‑class requirements, not afterthoughts.
• Support rolling out updated rule versions and parameters in future audit cycles.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong deterministic backend development experience.
• Demonstrated experience with rules‑engine / decision‑logic design and versioned‑artifact discipline.
• Strong automated‑testing discipline.
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain the suitability/clearance required for an AWS Gov Cloud environment.

• Experience in regulated domains where reproducibility and auditability are mandatory (finance, healthcare, government benefits).
• Familiarity with policy-as-code or configuration‑driven rule systems.
• Exposure to benefits‑program eligibility/subsidy logic.

• Competitive compensation with a current range of $89,600.00 - $.
• Comprehensive insurance options.
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan.
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance.
• Wellness and Well‑being programs.

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