Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or related fields., 8+ years of professional experience in application development., Strong understanding of functional and object-oriented programming, SOLID design principles, and REST principles., Experience with Agile methodologies and strong communication skills..

Key responsibilities:

Collaborate with Product Owners, UI/UX designers, and digital strategists.

Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain application code while ensuring best practices are followed.

Mentor team members and support the team through encouragement and example.

Collect and analyze metrics to drive implementation decisions and improve processes.

Job description

RxBenefits is hiring! We are adding a Software Engineer IV to the growing application development team at our Birmingham, AL headquarters. As a level IV engineer, you will be responsible for creating the next generation of software at RxBenefits to support our rapidly growing business. You will also be a thought leader across the technology organization that champions the delivery of modern software. This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking professional that is able to conceptualize, deliver, and support the technology that our employees and partners need to succeed.

Job Responsibilities Include:

Collaborate closely with Product Owners, UI/UX designers, and digital strategists.
Contribute to the architectural design and direction of the technical infrastructure
Research, evaluate and recommend alternative solutions
Design, develop, test, deploy and maintain application code
Write unit/integration tests
Oversee integrations with internal systems and 3^rd party services
Ensure performance, security, accessibility, and responsive design best practices are followed
Collect and analyze metrics to drive implementation decisions
Design, improve and document processes
Review and collaborate with other engineers on their code
Support your team through encouragement and by example
Mentor and share knowledge within the team and across the department
Deliver on personal and team deadlines and goals

Required Skills / Experience:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering or other related fields
8+ years of professional experience in application development
Strong understanding of both functional and object-oriented programming paradigms
Strong understanding of SOLID design principles
Desire to innovate and discover new technologies
Comfortable working with multiple programming languages at the same time
Development and troubleshooting of complex SQL
Understanding of REST principles
Experience with Agile development methodologies
Strong communications and presentation skills
Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, and works well in a team environment or as an independent contributor
Ability to work within a team environment
Driven to continually learn and master new skills

Preferred Skills / Experience:

Extensive experience in web development using modern frontend and backend technologies
Strong proficiency in frontend (React, NextJS) and backend (Python, Go, Java) technologies
Experience acting as the tech lead within a team
Proficiency in AWS services: EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudFormation, ECS/EKS, VPC, IAM, etc.
Experience with serverless architectures using AWS Lambda.
Familiarity with security best practices in cloud environments (Auth0)
Experience with caching and in-memory database technologies
Experience working with responsive design frameworks
Caching and in-memory database technologies
Asynchronous/multi-threaded programming patterns
Experience with performance tuning for high-traffic portals
AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer – Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect)

Based on relevant market data and other factors, the anticipated hiring range for this role is $132,000 - $158,000 annually. Final compensation rates will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, and internal equity considerations. This role is also short-term incentive eligible. Incentive amounts will vary by individual and business goals. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The final salary offered to the selected candidate may vary from the posted range due to individual qualifications. Our goal is to ensure that all teammates are compensated fairly and competitively based on their contributions to our organization. RxBenefits is also committed to providing best in class benefits to our teammates. We offer a robust total rewards package that includes:

Remote first work environment
Choice of a HDHP or PPO Medical plan, we pay 100% of the premium for the HDHP for you and your eligible family members
Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance that we also pay 100% of premiums (for your family too on Dental and Vision)
Additional buy-up options for Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
401(k) with an employer match up to 3.5% available after 60 days
Community Service Day to give back and support what you love in your community
10 company holidays including MLK Day, Juneteenth, and the day after Thanksgiving plus a floating holiday to use as you like
Reimbursements for high-speed internet, we’ll send you a computer and monitors to help you do your best work
Tuition Reimbursement for accredited degree programs
Paid New Parent Leave that can be used for adoption or birth
Pet insurance to protect your furbabies
A robust mental health benefit and EAP service through Spring Health to support you when you need it most