# Senior Software Engineer (Tools & Frameworks), Applications

**Company:** [SmithRx](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/smithrx)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Go, GraphQL, Node.js, SQL, Postgres, AWS, AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, Rds, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Java, Generative AI
**Posted:** 2026-04-03

> Designs and builds scalable back-end features using Golang, GraphQL, Node, and AWS services. Requires 5-8 years experience, expertise in relational databases like PostgreSQL, API design, DevOps tools, and mentoring juniors.

## Job Description

## What you will do

- 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.

## What you will bring to SmithRx

- **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.

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