Technical Lead

Amida Technology Solutions is a DC-based software services company focused on the most difficult problems in data interoperability, exchange, governance, and security. We design, develop, and deploy software solutions that collect, reconcile, and transform data for business intelligence, predictive analytics, and decision support. We specialize in taking data from inception to impact.

Our team is composed of creative, forward thinkers who are passionate about using cutting-edge technology to make a difference in people's lives and have a positive impact on our country. We offer an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment that values fresh ideas, candid conversations, and authentic teamwork.

Amida is looking for a Technical Lead to join our team in Washington, DC.

What you will do:

• Lead all design, development, architecture, testing, and implementation work that is done to support a large, complex project
• Manage technical aspects of multiple workstreams and teams
• Attend and facilitate client meetings and maintain regular correspondence with clients
• Interface heavily with business stakeholders, customer IT architects and engineers on all technology matters
• Gather technical requirements and represent the company's technical interests to the client
• Resolve complex technology issues and provide strategic direction
• Coordinate interdependencies between the various workstreams on the project
• Use your knowledge and experience to guide decisions in system development design and planning
• Drive technical architectures and system designs, identify, escalate and manage technical risks to program delivery
• Participate in and facilitate business analysis and system design activities and discussions
• Monitor industry trends and standards related to technology best practices and implementation of those on Amida projects

Required Skills:

• 10-15 years of experience in systems engineering, preferably with experience in healthcare
• BS degree in Business, Healthcare, Engineering, Computer Sciences or equivalent
• 5+ year's experience working with and managing teams of developers
• 5+ year's experience in the design and implementation of multiple types of systems, ranging from mobile applications to data warehouses
• Comfortable presenting to all levels of management and customers
• Hands-on technical skills with the inquisitiveness to learn products, work with them, and provide recommendations to drive continuous improvement
• Familiarity with the Healthcare system, and a working understanding of the technologies, data interchange formats, and standards used (e.g. FHIR, EDI, OMOP)
• Familiarity common enterprise architecture methodologies (e.g. TOGAF, ITIL)
• Experience with "full-stack" RESTful implementations including both front-end and back-end components
• Experience with DevOps best practices, Test-Driven Development, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery
• Experience functioning in or managing Agile-based projects
• Experience with multiple programming languages (e.g. Python, JavaScript)
• Comfortable and effective working in new areas that require experimentation and rapid problem solving
• Excellent interpersonal and project management skills
• Excellent written/verbal communications skills

Preferred Skills:

• MS in Business, Healthcare, Engineering, Computer Sciences or equivalent
• Prior experience working with data science, machine learning or natural language processing
• Industry Certifications in cloud technologies or project management
• Preferred experience in federal sector
• Security Clearance Eligible

Communication is the key to success at Amida. Our people are known for their can-do attitude and their ability to work effectively with client teams. We pride ourselves on having a collegial, multidisciplinary team with diverse backgrounds and experience. Our best team members pay intense attention to detail in all aspects of their work, have a strong sense of initiative, are opinionated about the best ways of doing things, and align quickly to decisions. A sense of humor is an asset at Amida.

We help solve the biggest challenges in data management. If you're looking for an opportunity to help important organizations, get their data right, we hope you'll forward your resume and let us know why this role appeals to you. We look forward to hearing from you.

Amida Technology Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value diversity of ideas and people.

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