SmithRx
Senior Software Engineer- Tools & Frameworks, Applications
Remote Backend Development role with clear candidate location fit.
PostedJul 7, 2026
Eligible countries7 accepted countries
Seniority signalSenior
Work settingRemote
Accepted candidate locations
Role overview
Senior Software Engineer- Tools & Frameworks, Applications
Requirements and responsibilities
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Who We Are:
- Integrity: Our purpose guides our actions and gives us confidence in the path ahead. With unwavering honesty and dependability, we embrace the pressure of challenging the old and exemplify ethical leadership to create the new.
- Courage: We face continuous challenges with grit and resilience. We embrace the discomfort of the unknown by balancing autonomy with empathy, and ownership with vulnerability. We boldly challenge the status quo to keep moving forward—always.
- Together: The success of SmithRx reflects the strength of our partnerships and the commitment of our team. Our shared values bind us together and make us one. When one falls, we all fall; when one rises, we all rise.
What you will do:
- Focus on back-end architecture: Design, develop, and maintain SmithRx product features using various languages such as Golang, GraphQL, Node, and SQL.
- Collaborate and Iterate: Work closely with stakeholders and technical leads to understand functional requirements and produce high-quality, scalable software.
- Design and Estimate: Provide scope and risk estimates for system and feature builds by creating comprehensive technical design documentation.
- Apply Best Practices: Continually apply software development best practices, design patterns, testing, automation, and modern tools.
- Leverage AWS: Utilize AWS technologies, including Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, and RDS, to handle diverse job types and batch processing.
- Resolve Production Issues: Perform triage for live issues, assess impact, execute short-term and long-term mitigation plans, and conduct root-cause analysis.
- Mentor and Coach: Guide junior team members through design and code reviews, providing actionable feedback on their projects.
- Strategy and Roadmap: Work with senior leadership to translate technical vision into a tangible quarterly roadmap.
- Culture and Innovation: Act as a cornerstone of a collaborative learning culture through mentorship, code reviews, and the exploration of new technologies.
- AI Integration: Actively seek out new AI tools and technologies and share them with the team to positively impact overall software delivery speed and quality.
What you will bring to SmithRx:
- Education: BS or advanced degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience: 5-8 years of professional software development experience.
- Background: Experience at a high-growth startup or midsize tech company is a plus.
- Technical Expertise: Solid experience working with a compiled language such as Go, Java, C#, or C++ (Go experience is a strong plus).
- Database Mastery: Proficiency with relational databases (specifically PostgreSQL), including schema design, SQL tuning, and database monitoring.
- API Design: Demonstrated experience designing and implementing scalable APIs, with a solid understanding of design patterns and testing best practices.
- Cloud & DevOps: Strong understanding of GraphQL APIs, CI/CD pipelines, AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
- AI Proficiency: Experience using GenAI tools to efficiently deliver high-quality production software is a plus.
- Soft Skills: A positive, non-dogmatic, team-first attitude with the flexibility to navigate ambiguity.
- Discipline: A highly disciplined approach to software design with the ability to work independently, forecast milestones accurately, and manage stakeholder expectations.
What SmithRx Offers You:
- 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
- Paid Company Holidays
- Wellness Benefits
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid Parental Leave benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Well-stocked kitchen in office locations
- Professional development and training opportunities
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