Software Engineer II

Responsibilities

• Build new features and improve existing features using modern best practices such as version control, continuous integration, automated tests, and daily deploys
• Collaborate with our multicultural development and implementation teams around the globe
• Build software usable by groups of people facing unique challenges (remote locations, low levels of literacy, no experience with technology, etc)
• Brainstorm and surface ideas on how to improve our software design and development process continually
• Work as part of a team to deliver product features and functionality
• Act as a resource to other developers at the company on specific areas of expertise and/or product features
• Contribute to a productive culture of code reviews and provide useful feedback
• Code quality and excellence sets an example for junior members of the engineering team
• Identify areas for improvement for their immediate team and propose solutions to the engineering managers/tech leads

Requirements

• 4+ years of software development experience
• Fluent in Python
• Proven background in building quality software for the web
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactively manages own work and surfaces blockers to their engineering manager/team lead early
• Able to work autonomously and prioritize competing tasks
• Familiarity with the most important components of our tech stack, including Python, Django, Postgres, Elasticsearch on the back-end, and Javascript, Alpine.js, HTMX, CSS, Bootstrap, and HTML
• Experience with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Claude Code)
• Enthusiasm about working in public health and international development
• Familiarity with open-source technology

Nice-to-Haves

• (bonus) Experience with data engineering

Compensation and Benefits

• The final salary for this position is $130,319 annually. This salary is calculated for the Greater Boston Area and will be cost adjusted to your location if you choose to be based elsewhere.
• 100% employer-sponsored medical insurance paired with a generous Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) fund
• Access to voluntary dental and vision insurance plans
• A 401K plan with up to a 4% employer match
• 30 days paid time off inclusive of holidays
• Unlimited sick time and excellent parental leave policy
• Access to a flex-time policy that allows employees to work based on a flexible work schedule
• Home office and remote work benefits
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through ComPsych