Software Engineer II

EmpiRx Health, LLC

7d•Remote

About The Position

EmpiRx Health [https://www.empirxhealth.com/] is the leading clinically-driven pharmacy benefits management company. As the pioneer in value-based pharmacy care, EmpiRx Health puts its customers and members first by enabling them to take control of their pharmacy benefits, healthcare outcomes, and financial results. We place more emphasis on member care than any other PBM by focusing on health outcomes first. Our pharmacists and clinicians are at the center of everything we do―and our population health solution delivers tailored strategies for our clients. Leveraging our newly launched, AI-powered pharmacy care platform, Clinically [https://clinically.co/]™, EmpiRx Health’s pharmacists and client experience teams provide the highest quality pharmacy care to our clients and their members. This enables benefits plan sponsors to keep their members healthy, happy, and productive, while substantially reducing prescription drug spending, which has been on an explosive growth trajectory in recent years. EmpiRx Health is in unprecedented growth, and we're seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineer II. The Software Engineer II is a mid-level software professional who contributes to the design, development, and maintenance of EmpiRx Health’s products across front-end, back-end, and cloud platforms. This role applies foundational Computer Science knowledge, modern development practices, and developing healthcare domain expertise to deliver reliable, scalable solutions. As part of a collaborative engineering team, the Software Engineer II implements features, writes and tests code, integrates systems, and supports production applications under the guidance of senior engineers.

Requirements

2+years in software engineering with a degree;4+years without a degree.
1+ years building web-based applications.
Hands-on experience with public cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP).
Experience with modern frameworks (e.g. React, Angular, Net Core) and proficiency in one or more languages (Java, C#, Python).
Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
Experience with SQL and cloud data technologies.
Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation.
Understanding data security and compliance best practices.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the healthcare industry.
Familiarity with HL7, FHIR, EDI, and PHI.
Use of AI-assisted development tools(GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q, Claude, etc.)
Familiarity with Databricks or cloud data platforms.
Familiarity with event-driven architecture using Kafka, RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus, or Azure Event Grid.

Responsibilities

Partner with product managers to understand business requirements and implement technical solutions.
Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement intuitive and accessible user interfaces.
Develop, test, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code using modern frameworks and languages.
Participate in peer code reviews and incorporate feedback.
Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability for post-deployment.
Work with SQL and cloud-based storage solutions (e.g., Azure Blob Storage, Data Lake).
Create and maintain unit tests and contribute to integration tests.
Troubleshoot and resolve application issues.
Identify and address technical debts part of ongoing development.
Contribute to architecture and design decisions under guidance from senior engineers.
Apply best practices for mobile, web, and backend systems.
Design and consume RESTful APIs within microservices architecture.
Create and maintain clear and accurate technical documentation.
Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry best practices.
Communicate progress, risks, and blockers to team members.
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Use tools like Azure DevOps, Teams, and Lucid chart for effective collaboration.