Senior Staff Software Engineer (HealthTech)

TL;DR

Senior Staff Software Engineer (HealthTech): Designing and developing high-scale backend services for a drug acquisition platform with an accent on API servers, third party integrations, and data processing. Focus on scalable architecture, solving complex system design challenges, and mentoring engineering teams to drive technical roadmaps.

Location: Remote (US)

Company

A venture-backed Health-Tech company disrupting the Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) sector by building a next-generation drug acquisition platform.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain backend architecture using Golang, Node.js, GraphQL, and SQL.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to produce high-quality, scalable software and services based on functional requirements.
• Create comprehensive technical design documentation and provide accurate scope and risk estimates.
• Utilize AWS technologies, specifically Lambda and Fargate, for batch processing and job handling.
• Perform production triage, root cause analysis, and execute short-term and long-term mitigation plans.
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate with senior leadership to define the quarterly technical roadmap.

Requirements

• 12-15 years of software development experience focusing on server-side applications, API servers, and data processing.
• Expertise in a compiled language such as Go, Java, or Kotlin.
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL, including schema design, SQL tuning, and database monitoring.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing scalable APIs and applying software design patterns.
• Must be based in the United States.
• BS or advanced degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.

Nice to have

• Experience working in a high-growth startup environment.
• Working knowledge of GraphQL APIs, CI/CD pipelines, AWS platform, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive wellness benefits including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program and Flexible Spending Benefits.
• Discretionary Paid Time Off and paid company holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Professional development and training opportunities.