Senior Software Engineer

GeneDx

Senior Software Engineer developing scalable data applications for GeneDx, focusing on collaboration with cross-functional teams. Leading architectural decisions and mentoring junior engineers in a remote setting.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $162,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptNext.jsPostgresPythonReactSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable and robust data applications using Python, React, Next.js, and PostgreSQL.
Collaborate with the team to understand requirements, empathize with our users, and translate that information into technical solutions.
Develop and optimize database schemas, queries, and data processing pipelines to ensure high performance and data integrity.
Implement intuitive and responsive user interfaces for data analysis, visualization, and reporting using modern web technologies.
Identify and address performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and other technical challenges.
Participate in code reviews, mentor more junior engineers, and provide constructive feedback to maintain code quality and best practices.
Be a key contributor to building out the new Clinical Operations Platform; a suite of applications which empower our Clinical Team to ultimately help more patients at a cheaper cost via automation.
Ensure that existing and new Clinical Operations applications meet the highest standard of industry best practices possible such that they are scalable, performant, flexible, secure, and reusable. All while maintaining minimal technical debt.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of professional experience in full stack development. A focus on building clinical-centric applications is a plus.
Strong proficiency in Python (or similar backend language) and Next.js, React (or similar front-end framework), with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable, performant, and maintainable code.
Strong Proficiency in SQL for complex data retrieval, manipulation, and analysis. Bonus points for designing schemas, optimizing queries, and ensuring data integrity.
Any experience working in the health-tech, genetics, and/or bioinformatics space is a plus.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices is desirable.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Proven ability to take ownership of projects and drive them to completion, meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results.
Proven ability to mentor teammates and drive architectural decisions for applications within a broader platform

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
401k Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Discounts
Voluntary benefits
Programs for parents and parents-to-be
We provide expert support for family planning, pregnancy, and postpartum care, including up to 22 weeks of fully paid parental leave (U.S.) and up to $25K annually for fertility, adoption, or surrogacy.

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonReactNext.jsPostgreSQLSQLdata processing pipelinesdatabase schemascode qualityperformance optimizationsecurity vulnerabilities

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationmentoringownershipteam-orientedconstructive feedbackempathytechnical solutionsdriving projects to completion

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceMaster's degree in Software Engineering