Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Purple Squirrel Enterprises provides HR and recruiting solutions and is exclusively supporting a mission-driven health technology company building an integrated platform for care teams serving individuals with complex needs. The Senior Software Engineer will own full-stack features and platform components from architectural design through production deployment, while shaping product decisions, improving system reliability, mentoring teammates, and addressing technical debt.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain features across the full stack (Ruby on Rails, React, Flutter), taking end-to-end ownership from initial design through production deployment
- Act as a product-minded partner, translating complex user needs — often in early or ambiguous stages — into intuitive, technically sound solutions
- Operate with high autonomy, driving architectural decisions and navigating ambiguity to solve impactful engineering challenges
- Elevate the engineering culture by setting high standards, mentoring teammates, and simplifying processes to help the team move faster as they scale
- Proactively balance feature velocity with long-term system health by identifying and addressing technical debt before it becomes a bottleneck
- Prioritize pragmatic simplicity, ensuring the team builds only what is necessary to validate assumptions and deliver value, while resisting complexity that hinders agility
- Ensure the reliability and performance of critical systems by taking ownership of production issues and implementing sustainable fixes
Skills
- 5+ years of software engineering experience with a proven track record of owning features from conception to production deployment
- Deep proficiency in Ruby on Rails — you understand the framework's nuances and know how to build, maintain, and scale robust backend systems
- Product-first mindset — you treat code as a tool to solve user problems; you are comfortable questioning requirements, identifying gaps in user stories, and advocating for the best technical solution
- Technical rigor — deep understanding of relational database design, query optimization, and architectural trade-offs; you prioritize maintainability and security (e.g., HIPAA/SOC 2 compliance) in every decision
- Strong communication skills — in a remote-first environment, your ability to document decisions and communicate asynchronously is as critical as your coding skills
- Adaptability — experience working in fast-paced startup environments where requirements evolve and ambiguity is the norm
- U.S. work authorization — our client is not able to provide visa sponsorship at this time
- Experience building software where reliability is paramount (e.g., healthcare, fintech, or life-safety applications)
- Direct experience with the frontend stack (React, Flutter)
- Hands-on experience with AWS and modern DevOps practices. Certifications will bolster your application
- Experience with systems that interact with physical devices or operate in low-connectivity environments
Benefits
- 100% company-paid medical coverage (base plan) via a leading national carrier
- Dental & vision coverage available
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
- 24/7 virtual primary care and mental health support at no additional cost
- Lifestyle Spending Account—monthly stipend for wellness, personal use, and company swag
- Birthday and work anniversary stipends
- Flexible PTO + company holidays
- Fully remote work environment
- Mission-driven work with real, measurable impact on vulnerable populations
- High visibility with leadership and a real opportunity to grow as the company scales
- Dedicated PSE point of contact throughout the entire process
- Interview preparation for each interview stage
- Honest, timely feedback at every step
- Support through offer negotiation
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