Hiring: Senior Software Engineer - Primary Health
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Hiring: Senior Software Engineer (Sr. SWE)

Primary.Health is committed to protecting the health of every community through easy and affordable access to diagnostics. We provide program management software and program design services that let employers, schools and communities administer testing to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. Through our work with the largest, most complex organizations at the height of the pandemic, Primary has earned the experience and trust to provide superior diagnostic testing for COVID-19, flu and other conditions that threaten population health.

JOB TITLE: Senior Software Engineer

REPORTING TO: Chief Technology Officer

JOB TYPE: Full-time

LOCATION: Remote

JOB SCOPE:

We are looking for a senior software engineer to design and implement new systems and features, as well as modify and maintain existing systems for adaptation to business and/or technology changes. The senior software engineer engages directly with IT management, development teams, technical delivery teams, and vendors to ensure the successful design, development, and delivery of technology-based solutions.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES:

  • Serve as a technical lead and contribute to and direct the efforts of development teams, including internal and external team members.

  • Design, develop, modify, implement, and support software components anywhere in the software stack.

  • Determine root cause for the most complex software issues and develop practical, efficient, and permanent technical solutions.

  • Remain current on new technologies and available vendor packages; evaluate and make recommendations as necessary.

  • Assist in task planning, estimation, scheduling, and staffing.

  • Mentor Software Engineers to allow for skill/knowledge development through advice, coaching, and training opportunities.

  • Determine process improvements, best practices, and develop new processes.

  • Work in close partnership with cross-functional teams and management.

  • Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.

  • Master’s degree in in appropriate field of study is a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 5+ years of experience as a software engineer.

  • Broad experience designing, programming, and implementing large information systems.

  • Ability to provide in-depth evaluation and analysis of unique complex technological issues.

  • Fluent in Ruby on Rails, React, Postgres and Heroku.

  • Experience building complex web systems that have been successfully delivered to customers.

  • Experience implementing and consuming large scale web services.

  • Experience with professional software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing and operations.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead others.

  • Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties.

PERKS AND BENEFITS:

  • Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Care.

  • Annual home-office reimbursement (up to $500).

  • Generous Vacation Policy & Additional Company Holidays.

  • Annual education assistance reimbursement (up to $2,000).

  • So much more!

Send resume to hr@primary.health