Senior Software Engineer

Purple Squirrel Enterprises•Baltimore, MD

3d•Remote

About The Position

Purple Squirrel Enterprises has been supporting startups and global firms through growth, change, and expansion for 19+ years. We provide flexible HR and recruiting solutions that allow leaders to focus on strategy while we handle people operations — and this search is no exception. We are exclusively engaged by a high-growth health technology company to help them identify and hire exceptional engineering talent for this role. We are embedded directly with their leadership team, have deep knowledge of the company, the culture, and what it takes to succeed here — and we will be your dedicated recruiting partner from first conversation through offer. This is not a blind submission. When you apply, you are working with a team that knows this opportunity inside and out and will advocate for you every step of the way. 💜 If this opportunity resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. We will be in touch promptly. Applications submitted directly to our client will be redirected back to Purple Squirrel Enterprises. To be considered for this role, all candidates must apply through this posting. Our client is a mission-driven health technology company on a high-growth trajectory, building an integrated platform that helps care teams deliver safer, more consistent support to individuals with complex needs. Their work sits at the intersection of software, operations, and human care — and the problems they are solving have real consequences for real people. They serve a growing network of specialized care providers across the United States, helping organizations replace fragmented, manual workflows with streamlined, technology-guided processes that reduce risk, improve compliance, and give care teams more confidence in their day-to-day work. This is a remote-first, early-stage company with a lean, high-performing engineering team. They move fast, hold themselves to high standards, and are deeply committed to the mission that drives their work. If you are looking for a role where your contributions have direct, measurable impact — and where the work actually matters — this is worth your attention. 💜 This company was built around a cause that is both personal and urgent. That authenticity shows in how they operate, who they hire, and what they build. Our client is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team as a high-ownership, product-minded contributor. In this role, you will take end-to-end responsibility for key features and platform components within their full-stack ecosystem: Ruby on Rails (backend), React (web) , and Flutter (mobile). They are looking for a pragmatic engineer who doesn't just implement tickets — but actively shapes the product experience by understanding user needs and engineering tradeoffs. You will own your work from architectural design through production deployment, ensuring the reliability and performance of systems that directly impact individual care. If you thrive in high-growth, mission-driven environments and are energized by complex engineering challenges where reliability and usability truly matter, this role is for you. What Success Looks Like Timeframe Focus What You Will Have Accomplished First 30 Days Orient · Absorb · Contribute You have a working local development environment and have made your first meaningful code contribution to production You understand the core product, the users it serves, and the workflows it supports You have reviewed the existing codebase and begun forming a perspective on architecture, technical debt, and near-term priorities You are actively participating in engineering discussions and asking the right questions First 60 Days Own · Deliver · Connect You have taken full ownership of at least one feature or platform component — from design through deployment You have demonstrated product-minded thinking by surfacing gaps, edge cases, or user experience considerations that were not in the original spec You are operating with meaningful autonomy — moving work forward without waiting to be directed You have built strong working relationships with your engineering teammates and cross-functional partners First 90 Days Lead · Elevate · Influence You have delivered multiple features end-to-end and are recognized as a reliable, high-ownership contributor You have identified and addressed at least one meaningful area of technical debt or system fragility You are actively contributing to engineering culture — through code reviews, documentation, mentorship, or process improvements Leadership sees you as someone who makes the team better — not just someone who ships code What You'll Do Build and maintain features across the full stack (Ruby on Rails, React, Flutter), taking end-to-end ownership from initial design through production deployment Act as a product-minded partner, translating complex user needs — often in early or ambiguous stages — into intuitive, technically sound solutions Operate with high autonomy, driving architectural decisions and navigating ambiguity to solve impactful engineering challenges Elevate the engineering culture by setting high standards, mentoring teammates, and simplifying processes to help the team move faster as they scale Proactively balance feature velocity with long-term system health by identifying and addressing technical debt before it becomes a bottleneck Prioritize pragmatic simplicity, ensuring the team builds only what is necessary to validate assumptions and deliver value, while resisting complexity that hinders agility Ensure the reliability and performance of critical systems by taking ownership of production issues and implementing sustainable fixes

Requirements

5+ years of software engineering experience with a proven track record of owning features from conception to production deployment
Deep proficiency in Ruby on Rails — you understand the framework's nuances and know how to build, maintain, and scale robust backend systems
Product-first mindset — you treat code as a tool to solve user problems; you are comfortable questioning requirements, identifying gaps in user stories, and advocating for the best technical solution
Technical rigor — deep understanding of relational database design, query optimization, and architectural trade-offs; you prioritize maintainability and security (e.g., HIPAA/SOC 2 compliance) in every decision
Strong communication skills — in a remote-first environment, your ability to document decisions and communicate asynchronously is as critical as your coding skills
Adaptability — experience working in fast-paced startup environments where requirements evolve and ambiguity is the norm
U.S. work authorization — our client is not able to provide visa sponsorship at this time

Nice To Haves

Experience building software where reliability is paramount (e.g., healthcare, fintech, or life-safety applications)
Direct experience with the frontend stack (React, Flutter)
Hands-on experience with AWS and modern DevOps practices. Certifications will bolster your application.
Experience with systems that interact with physical devices or operate in low-connectivity environments.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain features across the full stack (Ruby on Rails, React, Flutter), taking end-to-end ownership from initial design through production deployment
Act as a product-minded partner, translating complex user needs — often in early or ambiguous stages — into intuitive, technically sound solutions
Operate with high autonomy, driving architectural decisions and navigating ambiguity to solve impactful engineering challenges
Elevate the engineering culture by setting high standards, mentoring teammates, and simplifying processes to help the team move faster as they scale
Proactively balance feature velocity with long-term system health by identifying and addressing technical debt before it becomes a bottleneck
Prioritize pragmatic simplicity, ensuring the team builds only what is necessary to validate assumptions and deliver value, while resisting complexity that hinders agility
Ensure the reliability and performance of critical systems by taking ownership of production issues and implementing sustainable fixes

Benefits

Competitive base compensation : Target Base salary range of $140,000 – $160,000 (commensurate with experience) with a benefits package built to support your whole life.
100% company-paid medical coverage (base plan) via a leading national carrier
Dental & vision coverage available
401(k) retirement plan
Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
24/7 virtual primary care and mental health support at no additional cost
Lifestyle Spending Account — monthly stipend for wellness, personal use, and company swag
Birthday and work anniversary stipends
Flexible PTO + company holidays
Fully remote work environment
Mission-driven work with real, measurable impact on vulnerable populations