Software Engineer I

EmpiRx Health, LLC

6h•Remote

About The Position

EmpiRx Health is the leading clinically-driven pharmacy benefits management company, pioneering value-based pharmacy care. They prioritize customers and members by focusing on health outcomes and financial results, leveraging pharmacists and clinicians at the core of their operations. Their AI-powered pharmacy care platform, Clinically™, enables high-quality pharmacy care, helping benefits plan sponsors maintain member health and productivity while reducing prescription drug spending. EmpiRx Health is experiencing significant growth and is seeking an entry-level Software Engineer I. This role supports the design, development, and maintenance of EmpiRx Health’s products across front-end, back-end, and cloud platforms. The Software Engineer I applies foundational Computer Science knowledge, modern development practices, and growing healthcare domain expertise to deliver reliable and maintainable solutions. As part of a collaborative engineering team, this role focuses on learning the codebase, implementing well-defined features, writing and testing code, and supporting production systems under the guidance of senior engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; 2+years without a degree.
Experience building or contributing to web-based applications through coursework, internships, or professional roles.
Familiarity with at least one modern programming language (e.g. Java, C#, Python).
Expose to modern frameworks (e.g. React, Angular, .NET Core).
Basic understanding of could concepts and public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
Familiarity with SQL and relational databases.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Internship or co-op experiences in a professional software development environment.
Exposure to healthcare industry or regulated environments.
Use of AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q, Claude, etc.).
Familiarity with DevOps concepts such as CI/CD pipelines and automation.
Awareness of data security and compliance fundamentals.
Familiarity with cloud data platforms or event-driven systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support product requirements by implementing well-scoped technical solutions under guidance.
Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement user interface components that align with design standards and accessibility guidelines.
Develop, test, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code using modern frameworks and languages.
Participate in peer code reviews to learn best practices and incorporate feedback.
Assist with improving system performance, reliability, and maintainability post-deployment.
Work with SQL and cloud-based storage solutions (e.g., Azure Blob Storage, Data Lake).
Write unit tests and contribute to integration testing efforts.
Troubleshoot and resolve application issues with support from senior engineers.
Learn to identify and document technical debt as part of ongoing development.
Learn and apply existing architectural patterns and standards established by the team.
Follow best practices for mobile, web, and backend systems.
Implement and consume RESTful APIs within a microservice architecture under guidance.
Create and maintain clear technical documentation for implemented features.
Stay current on emerging technologies, tools, and industry best practices.
Communicate progress, questions, and blockers to team members.
Collaborate effectively with engineers, product managers, and other cross-functional partners.
Use tools like Azure DevOps, Teams, and Lucid chart for effective collaboration.