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Senior Software Engineer

Role overview

Summary

This role focuses on building and scaling applications that process healthcare datasets to improve outcomes and reduce costs. At SmartLight Analytics, you will work within a collaborative team that values innovation and mentorship, contributing to impactful software solutions.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of fullstack development experience.
  • Strong skills in React (modern hooks, state management) and Python/Django.
  • Experience with SQL Server, Azure, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Comfort with agile tools (GitHub, Jira, code reviews, testing frameworks).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote setup.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build fullstack web apps and APIs that handle complex healthcare data
  • Deploy and optimize scalable, secure apps on Azure/Kubernetes
  • Collaborate in an agile environment to deliver high-impact solutions
  • Improve performance, reliability, and automation with modern DevOps practices

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Collaboration
  • Mentorship

About the company

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SmartLight Analytics

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SmartLight Analytics was formed by a group of industry insiders driven to make a meaningful impact on the rising cost of employee healthcare. Using our statistical, clinical, fraud detection, coding and claims expertise we deliver the most complete wasteful spend reduction solution directly to self-funded employers. SmartLight utilizes proprietary inferential analytics customized to your employee population, followed by expert clinical review on 100% of your medical claims. Our team partners with your TPA to implement solutions resulting in a lower per employee healthcare spend. We let your data tell us where to look without any preconceived notions about what the errors are beforehand. Our approach is low-touch and involves zero employee involvement. SmartLight consistently delivers a higher ROI compared to other cost reduction solutions on the market.

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Job description

Senior Software Engineer
 
At SmartLight Analytics, your work helps tackle one of the biggest challenges in the U.S.—the rising cost of healthcare. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll build and scale applications that process massive healthcare datasets and turn them into insights that make a real difference for employers and employees.
This role is perfect for someone who loves ownership, thrives across the stack, and wants to see their code have immediate impact. You’ll work with modern tools—React, Python/Django, SQL Server, Azure, and Kubernetes—and be part of a collaborative, growth-oriented culture where innovation is encouraged and your voice matters.
 
What’s in it for you:
  • Build meaningful software that directly improves healthcare outcomes and reduces costs
  • Work with modern tech (React, Python/Django, Azure, Kubernetes, CI/CD)
  • Contribute across the stack—frontend, backend, cloud, data
  • Be part of a remote, agile team that values learning, ownership, and mentorship
  • Grow your career with opportunities to shape architecture and guide junior developers
What you’ll do:
  • Design and build fullstack web apps and APIs that handle complex healthcare data
  • Deploy and optimize scalable, secure apps on Azure/Kubernetes
  • Collaborate in an agile environment to deliver high-impact solutions
  • Improve performance, reliability, and automation with modern DevOps practices
  • Stay on top of emerging tech and bring new ideas to the table
What you bring:
  • 5+ years of fullstack development experience
  • Strong skills in React (modern hooks, state management) and Python/Django
  • Experience with SQL Server, Azure, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Comfort with agile tools (GitHub, Jira, code reviews, testing frameworks)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote setup
Bonus points for:
  • Experience with healthcare data and HIPAA compliance
  • Knowledge of Azure services, data visualization, or infrastructure as code
  • Startup experience or open-source contributions
Join us at SmartLight Analytics and help create software that not only scales, but also saves.

 

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