Software Engineer III

Summary

Join Natera, a rapidly growing company, as a Software Engineer III to contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of tissue acquisition platforms. You will play a critical role in improving tissue sample management workflows and positively impacting patient outcomes. This position requires strong expertise in Node.js and TypeScript, along with experience in microservices and event-driven architecture. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive improvements in our systems. Natera offers a competitive compensation package and a collaborative work environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of overall software development experience, focusing on secure, scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript
• Hands-on experience with event-driven architecture and message processing (e.g., Apache Kafka)
• Familiarity with React or other modern front-end frameworks for full-stack collaboration
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including build, configuration, release, and deployment
• Experience or familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and/or Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
• Knowledge of microservice architecture and distributed systems best practices
• Proficiency with AWS services (EC2, ECS, Lambda, Step Functions, SQS, SNS, S3)
• Experience with GraphQL API design and implementation (e.g., Apollo Server)
• Strong relational database skills (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and exposure to NoSQL databases
• Demonstrated teamwork skills and a collaborative mindset
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of assigned features and components, guiding them through the full software development lifecycle
• Contribute to design discussions, code reviews, and best practice adoption within the team
• Plan and prioritize tasks in an Agile environment, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery
• Work with Product Managers and stakeholders to refine requirements and scope technical efforts
• Mentor junior team members, sharing knowledge and best practices in Node.js, TypeScript, and microservice architectures
• Encourage a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence through pair programming and design reviews
• Partner with Product Managers, QA, and other cross-functional teams to gather requirements, validate designs, and guide projects from inception to deployment
• Coordinate with other engineering teams to integrate multiple systems and services that manage tissue samples and related data
• Drive improvements in our event-driven architecture and microservices approach, leveraging tools such as Apache Kafka, AWS EventBridge, or AWS Step Functions
• Advocate for high-quality standards and automated testing strategies to maintain a robust, scalable infrastructure

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Bedrock and GenAI

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents
• Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits
• Pregnancy and baby bonding leave
• 401k benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Generous employee referral program