Senior Software Engineer

WebMD • Newark, NJ

169d • $108,000 - $120,000

About The Position

WebMD is the most recognized and trusted brand of health information and the leading provider of health information services, serving consumers, physicians, healthcare professionals, employers and health plans through our public and private online portals and WebMD the Magazine. The WebMD Health Network includes WebMD, Medscape, MedicineNet, eMedicine, RxList, theheart.org and Medscape Education. Our consumer portals and mobile health applications provide engaging, relevant and credible health and wellness information, personalized health assessment tools and access to online communities. WebMD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, medical condition, disability, veterans status, or any other basis protected by law.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience delivering medium to large scale web applications, Rest API.
• 3+ years of development experience in C#, .NET, .NET Core, MS SQL Server, Python.
• JavaScript is an added bonus.
• Strong knowledge of software development, debugging and deployment tools.
• Experience with Apache SOLR or Elasticsearch.
• Experience with Kubernetes.
• Creation of technical models and documentation.
• Must be a team player (team-oriented) and willing to follow directions, as well as take initiative.
• Demonstrates command over version control software, preferably Git.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to multiple technologies.
• Experience in Code samples (examples: URLs with descriptions of which parts you developed, zip file, link to github.com or equivalent profile).

Responsibilities

• Be a part of a team of 5 - 8 developers. Daily tasks include hands-on coding, mentoring, guiding, code reviewing, and collaborating with the team.
• Develop backend applications using technologies such as C#, .NET, Python, SQL server, CI/CD.
• Develop APIs using Apache SOLR and NodeJS.
• Handling project responsibilities beyond development and solutioning will include testing, generating documentation, and maintenance.
• Champion development and technical best practices and exhibit thoughtful and sound judgment.
• Proactively keep up to date on industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Drive adoption of new technologies and best practices.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision coverage)
• Paid Time Off (including vacation, sick leave, and flexible holiday days)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter and/or Transit Benefits (if applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Telecommunications
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees