Senior Software Engineer I

Summary

Join Modernizing Medicine (ModMed), a fast-growing healthcare IT company, as a Senior Software Engineer 1! Contribute to the development of robust and scalable server-side solutions using Ruby and related frameworks. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design and implement back-end solutions that meet customer needs. This role requires strong back-end coding skills, experience with relational and non-relational databases, and a proven ability to mentor junior engineers. ModMed offers a competitive benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, generous paid time off, life and disability insurance, professional development opportunities, and a hybrid work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 5+ years of professional experience with Ruby and Ruby frameworks (e.g., Rails, Grape, Sinatra)
• Strong test-driven development (TDD) mindset, leveraging frameworks such as RSpec
• Hands-on experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and non-relational databases
• Proficiency in working with message brokers like RabbitMQ
• A strong drive to learn, take on new challenges, and turn ideas into reality through ownership and follow-through
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including Engineering, Design, and Product, with a focus on delivering customer-centric solutions
• Skilled in writing and maintaining clear, detailed documentation to share knowledge and ensure process transparency
• Demonstrated success in mentoring engineers to improve standards, reduce defects, and contribute to a high-performing team
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence technical and strategic decisions

Responsibilities

• Focus on back-end coding as a primary responsibility, developing robust and scalable server-side solutions with attention to detail and quality
• Collaborate with the Product team to design back-end solutions that address customer needs, balancing technical complexity with delivered value
• Participate in team discussions, planning, and decision-making to improve workflows and ensure collaboration
• Break down complex requirements into actionable tasks, providing detailed technical specifications and clear acceptance criteria
• Implement new features while maintaining and enhancing APIs, services, and data layers, ensuring high-quality standards with unit and integration tests
• Work with relational and non-relational databases to ensure optimized queries and reliable data storage
• Integrate with third-party tools and services, such as message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ) and external APIs, seamlessly
• Contribute to ongoing refactoring efforts, ensuring the codebase adheres to modern technical standards and best practices
• Mentor and support the technical growth of team members through pairing, knowledge sharing, and fostering a collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket (or other Git servers), and Jenkins
• Experience with continuous refactoring efforts to maintain a modern and efficient codebase
• Knowledge of testing cloud-based SaaS applications and working with microservices architectures
• Basic proficiency in coding with Java or Python

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including a company Health Savings Account contribution
• 401(k): ModMed provides a matching contribution each payday of 50% of your contribution deferred on up to 6% of your compensation. After one year of employment with ModMed, 100% of any matching contribution you receive is yours to keep
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave programs
• Company paid Life and Disability benefits, Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Programs
• Company-sponsored Business Resource & Special Interest Groups that provide engaged and supportive communities within ModMed
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement programs and unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning
• Global presence and in-person collaboration opportunities; dog-friendly HQ (US), Hybrid office-based roles and remote availability for some roles
• Weekly catered breakfast and lunch, treadmill workstations, Zen, and wellness rooms within our BRIC headquarters