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About the Role:
Our Health Engineering Solutions (HES) team works side by side with customers to articulate a vision for success and then make it happen. We know success doesn't happen by accident. It takes the right team of people, working together on the right solutions for the customer.
We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design, development, and evolution of mission-critical healthcare technology platforms. This role combines hands-on software engineering with architectural leadership and strategic technical
influence.
The successful candidate will help define technical direction, establish engineering standards, mentor fellow engineers, and drive the delivery of scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native solutions.
You will work closely with product owners, engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to solve complex technical challenges, modernize existing platforms, and build new capabilities that support federal healthcare programs. You will play a key role in evaluating technologies, shaping platform architecture, and ensuring engineering excellence across the software development lifecycle.
We believe strongly in test-driven development, continuous integration, continuous deployment, and a DevOps-first culture.
Our core work hours are 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time, with flexibility to start earlier or work later depending on your time zone.
What You'll Bring:
Successful candidates are passionate about solving complex technical challenges and delivering meaningful outcomes for customers. They are comfortable operating at both the strategic and implementation levels, can navigate ambiguity, and enjoy mentoring others while driving technical excellence. They bring a strong sense of ownership, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to building systems that improve healthcare outcomes and support critical public
service missions.
Responsibilities
Tools & Technologies:
Application Development
Data Technologies
Cloud & Infrastructure
Engineering Practices
Basic Requirements:
Strongly Preferred Qualifications:
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.
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Candidate AI Usage Policy
At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$144,381.00 - $245,448.00
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