Contract
Senior Engineer
Data, 1099-Contract
Posted on 8/12/2025
Bellese
51-200 employees
Healthcare-focused digital services for government
Compensation Overview
$128.7k - $153.4k/yr
Remote in USA
Remote
US work eligibility required; candidate must be able to work from the United States.
US Citizenship Required
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- Proficiency in SAS, Python & Apache Spark - meaningful experience in all three areas
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
- At least 10 years of experience in software development
- Strong experience with Apache Spark and Python
- AWS Experience (S3, EC2, Glue, Lambda, etc)
- Strong understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
- Experience with Agile development methodologies
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Related experience in analytic programming, data extraction, querying databases/data warehouses and data analysis
- US Citizenship or documented proof of eligibility to work in the US
- The Primary focus for this Senior Engineering position will be to support SAS transition priorities.,create and/or convert existing SAS code to Spark.
- Optimize Spark jobs performance and resource usage, identifying and addressing bottlenecks and inefficiencies in backend systems
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend software components and services, ensuring functionality, performance, and scalability
- Research and build proof of concepts in the data space
- Write clean, well-structured, and maintainable code, adhering to established coding standards and best practices
- Perform thorough code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and identifying potential risks or areas for improvement
- Debug and resolve defects, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues before they impact users.
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation
- Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, such as stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across the team
- Assist in the estimation, prioritization, and planning of development tasks, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
- Continuously evaluate and recommend new dataframe related technologies, frameworks, and tools, helping to drive innovation and keep the team up-to-date with industry trends
- Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with industry best practices, and share knowledge and insights with the team as appropriate
- Assist in the implementation and maintenance of security, compliance, and governance policies within the AWS environment to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- DataBricks & R experience is highly preferred
- Professional DataBricks/Apache Spark Certification(s) are highly preferred
Bellese Technologies builds digital services for government health and human services agencies. The company uses human-centered design and agile software development to create tools for patients, caregivers, and policymakers, such as systems for Medicare pricing and coding. Unlike general software firms, Bellese focuses specifically on civic technology and the unique regulatory needs of public health organizations. Their goal is to help government entities overcome product development challenges to improve the delivery of healthcare services.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Owings Mills, Maryland
Founded
2009
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- CMS HQR contract renewal as incumbent prime contractor demonstrates client confidence.
- QMARS 5-year, $48M task order expands quality management systems revenue base.
- Federal healthcare IT spending growth and Medicare modernization initiatives drive demand.
What critics are saying
- Substantially all revenue derives from CMS contracts; single-client dependency creates existential risk.
- Small business set-aside protection expires February 2026; faces full competition from larger integrators.
- Agile development and human-centered design are now commoditized across federal contractors.
What makes Bellese unique
- 15+ years of deep CMS healthcare system modernization expertise and incumbency.
- Human-centered design methodology reduces administrative burden, improving patient outcomes.
- GSA IT 70 Schedule and two CMS agile BPAs enable rapid federal contracting.
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Benefits
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Professional Development Budget
Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Wellness Program
Employee Discounts
Company News
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