Senior Software Engineer, Applications

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.