Staff Software Engineer

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PatientPoint

πŸ’΅ $121k-$187k
πŸ“Remote - United States

Summary

Join PatientPoint's dynamic team and help build the next-generation unified platform using Python 3, Elasticsearch, and AWS. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain robust backend systems and APIs, develop scalable solutions, contribute to architectural discussions, and ensure platform stability and performance. You will actively participate in Agile ceremonies, conduct code reviews, collaborate cross-functionally, and mentor junior engineers. This role requires 8+ years of backend software engineering experience, expertise in microservices, cloud-native architectures, and relational databases, as well as proficiency in Python 3 and Elasticsearch. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, including flexible time off, hybrid work options, and wellness resources.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in backend software engineering focused on building enterprise-grade applications
  • 6+ years developing scalable, high-performance, high availability microservices
  • 6+ years designing cloud-native architectures and implementing infrastructure as code
  • 6+ years of hands-on experience with relational databases and writing optimized SQL queries
  • 3+ years of Elasticsearch experience or other cloud-native search technologies
  • Advanced proficiency in Python 3, with expert-level knowledge required

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain robust backend systems and APIs deployed in AWS across multiple technical domains
  • Develop scalable, high-performance solutions that follow modern software design principles and meet business requirements
  • Contribute to architectural discussions and drive implementation of clean, reusable solutions across services
  • Ensure the stability, performance, and scalability of core platform services and APIs
  • Participate actively in Agile ceremonies such as planning, retrospectives, and story grooming
  • Conduct thorough code reviews, share technical feedback, and contribute to continuous code quality improvements
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, DevOps, and Security to support high-quality software delivery
  • Mentor peers and junior engineers through thoughtful collaboration and knowledge sharing

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong front-end development skills using JavaScript, TypeScript, and frameworks such as React or Angular
  • Hands-on experience with observability tools and performance monitoring platforms, including New Relic and Sentry
  • Skilled in infrastructure-as-code using Terraform or similar tools
  • Background in containerization and orchestration platforms such as Docker, Amazon ECS, and Kubernetes
  • Familiarity with cloud security concepts and protocols including OAuth2, JWT, HMAC, data encryption, hashing, and secret management
  • Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners such as Product, DevOps, and Security
  • Demonstrated success in mentoring and guiding junior engineers
  • Understanding of digital advertising ecosystems and platforms such as Google Ad Manager, Kevel, Sizmek, and DV360
  • Awareness of healthcare compliance standards and regulatory frameworks like HIPAA and PHI
  • Experience developing software with a focus on customer feedback and iterative improvement
  • Self-motivation, strong ambition, and interest in directly impacting business results
  • Resourcefulness, multi-tasking skills and creative problem-solving skills
  • Resiliency and ability to overcome challenges, sound business judgment
  • Passion for relationship building and building trusted partnerships

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible time off to recharge
  • Hybrid work options
  • Mental and emotional wellness resources
  • A 401K plan

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