
Senior Software Engineer
Posted 5 days ago

Posted 5 days ago
This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.
• Develop high-quality backend services in Go and Python, which encompass APIs, data pipelines, business logic, and integrations.
• Create and sustain frontend features using TypeScript and React, focusing on UI excellence and client-side performance.
• Perform thorough code reviews to ensure code quality.
• Lead the creation of architectural decision records and hands-on prototypes.
• Advocate for HIPAA compliance and best practices in data management, authentication, encryption, and audit logging.
• Guarantee the availability and reliability of applications and systems.
• Set up and oversee monitoring, logging, and alerting systems.
• Collaborate with developers to design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines.
• Enhance the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) through improved branch strategies, automated testing gates, progressive delivery, and rollback procedures.
• Integrate security and compliance checks within CI/CD pipelines.
• Oversee AWS and GCP cloud infrastructure to ensure scalability, availability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage infrastructure using code tools like Terraform and Terragrunt.
• Administer Kubernetes clusters on AWS EKS and GCP GKE.
• Deploy and maintain deployment tools such as Helm, Kustomize, ArgoCD, and Flux.
• Troubleshoot workloads, oversee cluster upgrades, and enhance operational maturity.
• Travel 2–3 times per year.
• Over 7 years of experience in software engineering, demonstrating a consistent record of hands-on technical contributions.
• Advanced proficiency in Go and/or Python backend development, producing idiomatic and production-quality code.
• Strong programming skills in Python and similar languages for tasks related to automation, tooling, and operational scripting.
• Practical knowledge of Kubernetes (EKS, GKE), including workload debugging, resource tuning, and rollout management.
• Experience in production-level TypeScript/React frontend development.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and GCP, including managed services, networking, IAM, and container workloads.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus and Elastic Cloud or similar alternatives.
• Practical experience with CI/CD processes using GitHub Actions and GitLab.
• Hands-on experience using Terraform and Terragrunt.
• Strong skills in PostgreSQL, including schema design, complex query optimization, indexing, partitioning, and migration management.
• Experience in regulated or high-stakes environments where data privacy and auditability are critical.
• Proven analytical problem-solving skills for complex, cross-system challenges.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• Significant opportunities for career growth and the chance to make a substantial impact at an exciting growth-stage company.
• A collaborative and innovative work atmosphere.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient care.
• The chance to work on cutting-edge AI technology in the healthcare sector.
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