11 hours ago
Remote, United StatesStaff+
Base Salary
$180k - $270k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, maintain, and test backend product features and scalable services.
- Architect and implement API servers, third-party integrations, data processing systems, and database solutions.
- Create technical design documentation and provide scope and risk estimates for projects.
- Use AWS Lambda and Fargate for jobs and batch processing.
- Troubleshoot production issues, perform impact assessments and root cause analyses, and implement short- and long-term mitigations.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and technical leads to translate requirements into high-quality software.
- Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews and design reviews.
- Work with senior leadership to translate technical vision into quarterly roadmaps.
- Promote engineering best practices, coding standards, automation, testing, and collaborative learning.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science or a related field, or four years of equivalent professional experience.
- 12–15 years of software development experience focused on server-side applications, API servers, third-party integrations, and data processing.
- Required expertise in a compiled language such as Go, Java, or Kotlin.
- Required proficiency with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, including schema design, SQL tuning, and database monitoring.
- Experience designing and implementing scalable APIs and understanding design patterns, database design, and testing best practices.
- Working knowledge of GraphQL APIs, CI/CD pipelines, AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes is preferred.
- Ability to work independently, forecast delivery milestones, collaborate with stakeholders, and operate effectively in ambiguity.
- Team-first attitude, flexibility, discipline, and strong software design and development practices.
Benefits
- US-remote work arrangement with location-based Zone A, B, and C pay ranges.
- Medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Flexible spending benefits, 401(k), commuter benefits, and wellness benefits.
- Discretionary paid time off and paid company holidays.
- Paid parental leave and Employee Assistance Program.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Well-stocked kitchen in office locations.
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About SmithRx
SmithRx is a transparent, pass-through pharmacy benefit manager for self-insured employers, offering a cloud-based PBM platform, claims processing, and cost-saving drug acquisition programs to reduce pharmacy spend. It operates independently of insurers and pharmacies and earns revenue through PBM administration fees with pass-through pricing. Founded in 2016, the privately held company is headquartered in San Francisco and serves employer groups across the United States.