Senior Backend Engineer - Applications

September 19

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SmithRx is a tech-forward PBM committed to changing the way pharmacy benefits are managed.

Healthcare • Pharmaceuticals • Healthcare IT • Pharmacy Benefit Management • Pharmacy Benefits Management

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💰 $20M Series B on 2022-03

Description

• As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will play a key role in all stages of the engineering lifecycle—designing, building, testing, and maintaining the SmithRx product suite. • You will champion best practices, coding standards, and large-scale system design while bringing a forward-thinking mindset to the team. • This role is part of the Member and Partner Portal team within the Application Engineering organization. • Success in this position requires a deep understanding of our systems, the ability to independently design interfaces and APIs. • You will also contribute to initiatives that enhance the availability, performance, and scalability of our services.

Requirements

• BS or advanced degree in computer science or applicable experience • 5-8 years of software development experience working on server-side applications, specifically around API servers, third party integrations and data processing • Experience at a high-growth startup a plus • Expertise in a compiled language such as Go, C, or C++ is required • Proficiency with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, including schema design, SQL tuning, and database monitoring is required • Demonstrated experience designing and implementing scalable APIs; a solid understanding of design patterns, database design, and testing best practices. • Working knowledge of GraphQL APIs, CI and CD pipeline, AWS platform, Docker, and Kubernetes a plus • Positivity; non-dogmatic, team-first attitude • Flexibility; someone who is responsive and comfortable with ambiguity • Highly disciplined approach to software design and development and ability to work on features independently (accurately forecast delivery milestones and work with stakeholders to ensure that expectations are met)

Benefits

• Highly competitive wellness benefits including Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance • Flexible Spending Benefits • 401(k) Retirement Savings Program • Short-term and long-term disability • Discretionary Paid Time Off • 12 Paid Holidays • Wellness Benefits • Commuter Benefits • Paid Parental Leave benefits • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Well-stocked kitchen in office locations • Professional development and training opportunities