Senior Staff Software Engineer

Posted Sep 11

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, you will take us beyond traditional monolithic SQL engines and batch pipelines. You will build the next generation of distributed data storage and processing systems. You will build systems that can scale indefinitely, and surpass traditional query performance, while making the interfaces for that data simple, expressive, and cleanly abstracted. Your interfaces will support a broad array of data consumers, from our web application, to business analytics, and artificial intelligence.

Primary Duties

  • Identify and develop scalable and performant solutions.
  • Work across discipline to shape product strategy and execution
  • Develop the foundations of code architecture and quality. 
  • Mentor and coach engineers.
  • Set and uphold the standard for engineering processes to support high-quality engineering.

Minimum Qualifications - Required

  • BS/BTech (or higher) in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field required
  • 10+ years of production-level experience as an engineer building highly scalable systems
  • 6+ years of experience acting as a trusted technical decision-maker in a team setting, solving for short-term and long-term business value
  • 4+ years of experience working with SQL or other database querying languages on large multi-table data sets
  • Experience architecting, developing, and deploying large-scale distributed systems at scale
  • Experience with cloud technologies, e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP
  • Experience building continuous integration and continuous development (CI/CD) pipelines
  • Strong familiarity with server-side web technologies (eg: Java, Python, Scala, C#, C++, Go)
  • Sitting for prolonged periods of time. Extensive use of computers and keyboard. Occasional walking and lifting may be required.

Domain Knowledge:

  • 10+ years experience as an engineer building full-stack web applications as part of a cross-functional team
  • 8+ years of experience working with with CSS/HTML/Javascript and modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, VueJs/Ember)
  • Experience architecting, developing, and deploying integration apps with health-tech systems, like Electronic Health Records (EHRs/EMRs).
  • Experience in building chromium based apps, pluggable UIs (overlays) which work via chrome plugins / chromium apps in browsers / windows desktop. 
  • Technical Leadership & Strategic Influence. Setting the technical direction for projects or areas of the company. Making critical decisions that define the strategic path for technical processes, architecture and methodologies.
  • Mentorship and Leadership. Acting as a mentor and leader to not just junior engineers but also guiding Staff Engineers and other senior personnel.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration. Working closely with other departments and influencing company-wide initiatives.
  • Problem Solving. Tackling the most challenging and complex problems that impact the broader business, often beyond single projects.
  • Expertise in at least 1 server-side web technology (eg: Nodejs, Java, Python, Scala, C#, C++,Go, JVM). Python preferred.
  • Experience with any web framework (Django, FastAPI, Flask etc)
  • Deep understanding of the DOM and how the browser works
  • Strong understanding of databases, both SQL and NoSQL (Postgres, Databricks, Snowflake), and web technologies.
  • Experience with API design and developmentExperience with cloud based technologies such as AWS, Azure or google cloud
  • Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
  • Experience with security and systems that handle sensitive data

Who We Are:

Aledade, a public benefit corporation, exists to empower the most transformational part of our health care landscape - independent primary care. We were founded in 2014, and since then, we've become the largest network of independent primary care in the country - helping practices, health centers and clinics deliver better care to their patients and thrive in value-based care. Additionally, by creating value-based contracts across a wide variety of payers, we aim to flip the script on the traditional fee-for-service model. Our work strengthens continuity of care, aligns incentives, and ensures primary care physicians are paid for what they do best - keeping patients healthy. If you want to help create a health care system that is good for patients, good for practices and good for society - and if you're eager to join a collaborative, inclusive and remote-first culture - you've come to the right place.

What Does This Mean for You?

At Aledade, you will be part of a creative culture that is driven by a passion for tackling complex issues with respect, open-mindedness and a desire to learn. You will collaborate with team members who bring a wide range of experiences, interests, backgrounds, beliefs and achievements to their work - and who are all united by a shared passion for public health and a commitment to the Aledade mission.

In addition to time off to support work-life balance and enjoyment, we offer the following comprehensive benefits package designed for the overall well-being of our team members:

Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles

Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents, and domestic partners Robust time off plan 21 days of PTO in your first year 2 Paid Volunteer Days & 11 paid holidays

12 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents

6 weeks paid sabbatical after 6 years of service

Educational Assistant Program & Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program

401(K) with up to 4% match

Stock options

And much more!

At Aledade, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them! We strive to attract, develop, and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities where we live and work. Aledade is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions at Aledade are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

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