SmithRx

Senior Software Engineer, Backend – Applications

SmithRx

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AWSCloudDockerDynamoDBGoGraphQLJavaKubernetesNode.jsPostgresSQL

About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
Benefits
  • Highly competitive wellness benefits including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Benefits
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Program
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Discretionary Paid Time Off
  • 12 Paid Company Holidays
  • Wellness Benefits
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Paid Parental Leave benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Well-stocked kitchen in office locations
  • Professional development and training opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
GolangGraphQLNodeSQLPostgreSQLAPI designCI/CDDockerKubernetesGenAI
Soft skills
collaborationmentorshipcommunicationflexibilitydisciplineproblem-solvingteamworkleadershipadaptabilityinnovation