Senior Software Engineer

### Who you are
- Education: BS or advanced degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
- Experience: 5-8 years of professional software development experience
- Background: Experience at a high-growth startup or midsize tech company is a plus
- Technical Expertise: Solid experience working with a compiled language such as Go, Java, C#, or C++ (Go experience is a strong plus)
- Database Mastery: Proficiency with relational databases (specifically PostgreSQL), including schema design, SQL tuning, and database monitoring
- API Design: Demonstrated experience designing and implementing scalable APIs, with a solid understanding of design patterns and testing best practices
- Cloud & DevOps: Strong understanding of GraphQL APIs, CI/CD pipelines, AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes
- AI Proficiency: Experience using GenAI tools to efficiently deliver high-quality production software is a plus
- Soft Skills: A positive, non-dogmatic, team-first attitude with the flexibility to navigate ambiguity
- Discipline: A highly disciplined approach to software design with the ability to work independently, forecast milestones accurately, and manage stakeholder expectations

### What the job involves
- As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will play a key role in all stages of the engineering lifecycle—designing, building, testing, and maintaining the SmithRx internal tooling and frameworks suite
- You will champion best practices, coding standards, and large-scale system design while bringing a forward-thinking mindset to the team. We are looking for versatile, self-driven engineers who demonstrate leadership, ownership, and a passion for tackling new challenges
- As part of the Tools and Frameworks team within Application Engineering, you will own the backend data and infrastructure for mission-critical shared services, including Authentication & Authorization, Audit-Trail tools, and our Internal File Processor. Success in this role requires a deep interest in systems architecture and developer productivity, as you will design resilient, scalable APIs and schemas intended for use across multiple domains
- Beyond core design and coding, you will partner closely with product engineering and security stakeholders to define technical requirements that uphold rigorous security and compliance standards
- By building robust, reusable libraries and frameworks, you will streamline development for other teams while contributing to initiatives that enhance service availability and performance
- To excel, you must become an expert in our core systems and their integration with consuming applications, directly supporting our mission to lower healthcare costs
- Focus on back-end architecture: Design, develop, and maintain SmithRx product features using various languages such as Golang, GraphQL, Node, and SQL
- Collaborate and Iterate: Work closely with stakeholders and technical leads to understand functional requirements and produce high-quality, scalable software
- Design and Estimate: Provide scope and risk estimates for system and feature builds by creating comprehensive technical design documentation
- Apply Best Practices: Continually apply software development best practices, design patterns, testing, automation, and modern tools
- Leverage AWS: Utilize AWS technologies, including Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, and RDS, to handle diverse job types and batch processing
- Resolve Production Issues: Perform triage for live issues, assess impact, execute short-term and long-term mitigation plans, and conduct root-cause analysis
- Mentor and Coach: Guide junior team members through design and code reviews, providing actionable feedback on their projects
- Strategy and Roadmap: Work with senior leadership to translate technical vision into a tangible quarterly roadmap
- Culture and Innovation: Act as a cornerstone of a collaborative learning culture through mentorship, code reviews, and the exploration of new technologies
- AI Integration: Actively seek out new AI tools and technologies and share them with the team to positively impact overall software delivery speed and quality

### Benefits
- Wellness: Extensive Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Life and Disability: Fully paid Life Insurance and Disability coverage
- Parental Leave: Paid leave benefits for new parents
- Career Growth: Training, development and advancement support
- Vacation Time: Generous and flexible paid time off