Senior Software Engineer, Applications
Designs, develops, and maintains back-end architecture for product features using Golang, GraphQL, Node, and AWS services. Requires 5-8 years experience, expertise in relational databases like PostgreSQL, API design, and cloud/DevOps tools; mentors juniors and integrates AI technologies.
About the job
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.
Skills
Go, GraphQL, Node.js, SQL, Postgres, AWS, AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, Rds, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Java, C#
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