Senior Software Engineer, Backend at SmarterDx

<div class="content-intro"><p>SmarterDx, a <a href="https://www.smartertech.com/home-p" target="_blank">Smarter Technologies</a> company, builds clinical AI that is transforming how hospitals translate care into payment. Founded by physicians in 2020, our platform connects clinical context with revenue intelligence, helping health systems recover millions in missed revenue, improve quality scores, and appeal every denial. Become a Smartian and help optimize the way the healthcare system works for everyone. Learn more at&nbsp;<a class="c-link" href="http://smarterdx.com/careers" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="http://smarterdx.com/careers" data-sk="tooltip_parent">smarterdx.com/careers</a>.</p></div><p><strong>Role</strong></p> <p>We are looking for a backend-oriented Senior Software Engineer to help us advance our clinical AI by designing and building core systems that handle, process, and analyze clinical data at scale. The ideal candidate for this role has a track record of delivering complex features in incrementally valuable releases and with a high bar for quality. While this role focuses on backend systems, strong candidates are able to deliver across the stack.</p> <p><em>**This role is fully remote within the US**</em></p> <p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p> <ul> <li>Design, build and launch new backend services, capabilities and improve the overall quality of SmarterDx’s apps</li> <li>Collaborate across disciplines to understand our users and iterate on new ideas</li> <li>Protect patients’ privacy and security through secure coding practices</li> <li>Research and advocate for improved techniques, processes, and designs within the team</li> <li>Support SmarterDx’s apps in production</li> </ul> <p><strong>What You Bring</strong></p> <ul> <li>5+ years of development experience with a focus on backend and cloud-based solutions</li> <li>Expertise in Python&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience working with Postgres or a similar relational database</li> <li>Experience building cloud-native distributed systems and working with event-driven architectures</li> <li>Experience working with data scientists to plan, build, and iterate on deliverables</li> <li>Experience working in a security-conscious environment</li> <li>Excellent communication and team collaboration skills</li> <li>Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience</li> </ul> <p><strong>Nice To Haves</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience at a scale-up, or rapid growth, technology company&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience in the health tech domain, particularly in hospital billing systems</li> <li>Experience working with Kubernetes</li> <li>Experience working with Airflow and tools that handle ELT pipelines</li> <li>Experience with Snowflake and dbt</li> <li>Experience with full stack ownership and development (Javascript/React)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Our Stack</strong></p> <p>Python, React, Kubernetes, Postgres, AWS, Terraform,&nbsp; ElasticSearch/OpenSearch, Airflow, Snowflake</p> <p><strong>Compensation</strong></p> <p>$190K to $230K base salary</p> <p><em>#LI-DNI</em></p><div class="content-conclusion"><h3>Benefits</h3> <ul class="p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__bullet p-rich_text_list--nested" data-stringify-type="unordered-list" data-list-tree="true" data-indent="0" data-border="0"> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Medical, Dental &amp; Vision</strong> – Comprehensive plans with leading insurance providers, covering 75% of your premiums, depending on the plan.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Paid Parental Leave</strong> – Generous paid leave to support families through birth or adoption: Up to 12 weeks for parents.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Remote-First Team</strong> – Work from anywhere in the U.S.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Unlimited PTO &amp; 10 Holidays</strong> – So you can relax and recharge.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">401(k) with Traditional &amp; Roth Options&nbsp;</strong>– Tax-advantaged retirement savings through Fidelity with a 4% match.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Minimal Bureaucracy</strong>&nbsp;– A fast-moving, high-impact environment where you can focus on what matters.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><strong data-stringify-type="bold">Incredible Teammates!</strong>&nbsp;– Work alongside smart, supportive, and mission-driven colleagues.</li> </ul></div>