Staff Software Engineer

Atropos Health

1d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead and shape the technical direction of our team. You will be a critical contributor to the architecture, design, and delivery of our core applications. Leveraging your deep expertise in software design, testability, and CI/CD automation, you’ll drive the implementation of scalable, resilient, and secure systems. You’ll champion best practices, mentor junior engineers, and influence technical roadmaps. Utilizing Python/Django and modern front-end stacks like React, you'll lead complex projects, ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of our software environments. You’ll collaborate closely with product, design, and operations teams to proactively identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring alignment with our strategic business objectives.

Requirements

At least 5 years of professional experience as a software engineer, with significant experience leading company-wide, impactful software initiatives.
Strong proficiency in Python for backend development.
Extensive experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly React, and a solid understanding of ECMAScript 2025 features.
In-depth knowledge of front-end development technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Pytest, Testing Library, Jest, Playwright, or similar) and test-driven development (TDD).
Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and experience implementing CI/CD pipelines.
Experience working with cloud infrastructures, particularly AWS (e.g., EC2, RDS, S3).
Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases.
Solid understanding of web security best practices and common vulnerabilities (e.g., XSS, CSRF).
Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to work.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare related experience is a plus
Knowledge or equivalent experience working in environments handling sensitive data (ex PHI in healthcare)

Responsibilities

Architect and develop complex backend and frontend components, defining technical roadmaps and influencing design decisions using Python/Django and React.
Lead the implementation of robust, testable, and scalable systems, championing best practices and advocating for technical excellence.
Design and maintain comprehensive CI/CD pipelines, optimizing deployment processes and ensuring high availability.
Collaborate closely with product management, UI/UX design, and other engineering teams to translate business requirements into well-defined technical solutions, proactively identifying and mitigating technical risks.
Establish and maintain coding standards through code reviews, fostering a culture of quality and knowledge sharing across the team.
Integrate and manage data flows from various back-end services and databases, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance.
Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging technologies and industry trends, aligning our applications with strategic business goals and future innovation.
Lead the troubleshooting and resolution of complex application issues, acting as a technical escalation point and mentoring junior engineers through the process.
Mentor and coach junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and technical leadership within the team.

Benefits

Health Benefits. Our benefit package includes employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, and LTD insurance. We also offer FSA.
Parental Leave. We offer up to twelve weeks of paid leave for new parents who have been at the company for 6+ months.
Financial Wellness. Save for retirement through our 401k plan with Human Interest.
Flexible Work Environment. We're a remote first company with a flexible vacation policy.
Home Office Stipend. All full-time employees will receive a stipend to support their remote office setup.
Offsites. As a remote company we take time 2-3 times a year to get together in small teams and all together as a company.

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