Software Engineering Lead (US-Based Remote)
This is a 100% remote position.
The Software Engineering Lead role is responsible for technical leadership for a large scrum team and full stack development on the Root Health patient engagement platform. The lead is also a key individual contributor on the team. The Root Health platform leverages an AI Virtual Assistant which uses automation to streamline and accelerate clinical research. This fast-moving team works with conversational AI, a microservices architecture, and quick release cycles to build an industry-leading product. This role is a core member of our Agile software development team building technical solutions for requirements spanning front-end and back-end components. We have an aggressive roadmap for the platform as we seek to expand Elligo’s patient registry.
RESPONSIBILITIES
● Development – Design and build solutions for the platform for a select set of user stories and architecture needs.
● Lead – Lead the design of technical solutions, assessing changes, risks, and feasibility of potential features. Collaborate with product managers on design options. Drive the team to implement final designs.
● Mentor – Leverage experience to provide technical guidance and support to software engineers.
● Production Support – Serve as technical expert for resolution of key platform and infrastructure issues in a timely manner.
● Agility – Move quickly and deliver results within a fast paced, agile software development environment.
● Collaborate – Work effectively with a distributed team of software engineers, product managers, QA engineers, and UX design team members. ● Quality – Drive strong coding guidelines, write and execute unit tests, and conduct detailed peer code reviews. QUALIFICATION AND
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Required
● BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent job experience.
● 5+ years experience as full stack software engineer, developing and supporting web applications.
● 2+ years experience as a technical lead or mentor driving teams of engineers.
● Solid understanding of computer science, software engineering, algorithms, architectures, and common design patterns with the ability to implement them in production-quality systems.
● Demonstrated skills and experience with Python, Flask, JavaScript, React, and PostgreSQL or similar languages and technologies.
● SQL experience, query optimization and database schema design.
● Excellent technical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills.
● Strong leadership and organizational abilities.
● Comfortable working as part of a distributed team.
● Ability to work independently in a self-motivated manner. Preferred
● Strong design-thinking product mindset with a particular focus on solving user needs.
● Knowledge of AWS services, including EKS, EC2, S3, Lambda and SQS/SNS.
● Experience ingesting, storing, validating and transforming data in a consumable format.
● Conversational AI experience a plus.
● Prior Healthcare related experience a plus.
● Agile software development experience a plus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours of 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and must work 37.5 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Little travel is required for this position.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of Job Description: Senior Software Engineer – Apr2021 personnel. More in-depth information can be found in SOP's, working guidelines, policies, etc.
Elligo is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Elligo are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Elligo will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. In addition, Elligo will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Contact Info
- Company Website: https://www.elligohealthresearch.com/
