Senior Software Engineer

GoHealth Intro:

GoHealth is a leading health insurance marketplace and Medicare-focused digital health company. Through the efficient, multi-tiered guidance of our highly specialized licensed insurance agents, GoHealth meets Medicare consumers where they are in their enrollment journeys and empowers them to choose the plan and carrier best suited for their healthcare needs. Our extensive industry expertise, including the use of data science and machine learning with key investments in proprietary technology, helps consumers cut through the confusion and enroll confidently. 

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Why Apply:

As an industry leader in the Medicare marketplace, we are compelled to not only embrace change but to actively be the change to adapt to our consumers complex needs. We believe in hiring risk-takers, innovators, and collaborators within our industry to create individualized, simplified healthcare solutions for our beneficiaries.

Our #TeamGoHealth employees are at the core of our collective success; that's why we are committed to discovering the best in-class talent and ensuring that each team member receives the development tools and support they need to flourish in their professional endeavors.

We also understand that you may not check every box in our requirements list -- most applicants don’t! In fact, frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. GoHealth encourages you to break that statistic and to apply today!

About the role: 

The Senior Software Engineer designs, develops, maintains, and operates business-critical software solutions that handle a high volume of transactions each day. Their goal is to maximize the organization's ability to connect consumers with the right insurance products through technology-driven solutions. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our technology stack, mentor junior engineers, contribute to software design, and directly impact our mission to improve access to healthcare in America.

What you will do

• Build, maintain, and operate robust and secure web-based software solutions, including both back-end and front-end components, ensuring HIPAA compliance.
• Design and lead the implementation of high-quality, reliable, and maintainable software following agile best practices.
• Guide and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, efficient software solutions.
• Ensure exceptional code quality through rigorous code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration.
• Serve as an internal champion in code quality, reuse, and extensibility.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues promptly and efficiently.
• Monitor and manage software systems in production to ensure optimal performance and availability.
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers, promoting a collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Continuously improve the codebase for enhanced performance, scalability, and security.
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends and adopt the best tools and techniques to enhance our technology stack.
• Contribute to the architecture and design of software systems.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in developing and operating software solutions, preferably in insurance, healthcare, or financial sectors.
• Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot, Functional Programming, writing software and automated tests (unit, integration, functional), and version control systems.
• Experience with Python, and data transformation frameworks, such as pandas.
• Proficiency with test-driven development & domain-driven design.
• In-depth knowledge of web-based application development.
• Expertise in secure coding practices, including handling of protected information (PHI & PII).
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., MySQL, Couchbase).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven leadership ability in an agile environment and adaptability to changing requirements.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working within a self-organized team.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement of existing skills and passion for mentoring junior engineers and build a collaborative team environment.
• Preferred: Practical knowledge of microservices architecture and serverless computing.
• Preferred: Experience with React, TypeScript, and CSS3 (Sass/SCSS) is nice to have.
• Preferred: Experience with Terraform, Docker, AWS/ECS deployments, Jenkins, or other CI/CD tools.
• Preferred: Knowledge of Enterprise Integration Patterns for distributed systems (Kafka, MQ, Flink) is preferred.
• Preferred: Experience with Playwright, Gauge, Selenium/Selenide.
• Preferred: Experience with Git.

Location: Hybrid/On-site

Benefits and Perks:

• Open vacation policy because work life balance is important
• 401k program with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Professional growth opportunities
• Generous employee referral bonuses
• Employee Resource Groups
• Work from Home Stipend

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