# Software Engineer

**Company:** [NexHealth](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/nexhealth)
**Location:** Seattle, WA
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $129k – $190k/yr
**Experience:** 0+ years
**Skills:** Ruby on Rails, Ruby, Python, Go, Java, SQL, Data Structures, Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming, AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, API Design
**Posted:** 2026-06-04

> Early-career backend engineer building healthcare infrastructure, writing production code for EHR integrations and data pipelines with senior mentorship.

## Job Description

## What You'll Do
- Build and ship features across NexHealth's core platform, including our healthcare integration API and provider-facing SaaS product, with guidance from senior engineers.
- Write clean, well-tested, production-ready code.
- Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architecture conversations.
- Debug and investigate issues in distributed systems.
- Contribute to indirect integrations with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to scope, plan, and deliver projects end to end.

## What You'll Bring
- A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field - or equivalent practical experience that demonstrates strong CS fundamentals.
- 0–2 years of professional software engineering experience. Internships, co-ops, and meaningful open-source contributions count.
- Solid grasp of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented or functional programming concepts.
- Proficiency in at least one backend language; experience with Ruby, Python, Go, or Java is a plus. We primarily use Ruby on Rails.
- Comfort working with relational databases.
- Ability to communicate clearly in writing and in conversation.
- Intellectual curiosity and a bias toward figuring things out.

## Bonus Points For
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) or containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes.
- Experience with API design, webhooks, or third-party integrations.
- Any background in healthcare technology, HL7, or FHIR standards.
- Prior experience working in a startup or fast-paced product environment.

## Benefits
- Full Medical, Dental, and Vision (up to 100% covered)
- 401K and commuter benefits
- Flexible PTO
- High-impact work that directly improves the healthcare experience for millions

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