Senior Software Engineer
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Senior Software Engineer - Homestead Smart Health Plans - (Ruby on Rails exp.) Job Tracking ID :512922-879916
(Strong, Comprehensive, Ruby on Rails experience)
Homestead Smart Health Plans
(Health Insurance Plans & Benefits)
Philadelphia, PA
(Full Time, Permanent)
We have a great opportunity available for an experienced SeniorSoftware Engineer to join our Team. We are seeking someone whohas"comprehensive" experience with Ruby (Ruby on Rails) .
About Homestead:
At Homestead, we believe health benefits should be simple andsustainable. Everyone should have affordable, high value healthcarecoverage. We believe there is a better way and we built one. Visit ourwebsite homesteadplans.com for more details on how we arerevolutionizing healthcare. We are pioneers on a mission to provideemployers the best healthcare option. We seek change-makers. Come joinour growing team and help us transform US healthcare!
Overview:
The Senior Software Engineer plays a primary role in designing,architecting and developing the organization’s custom softwareapplications to enhance our services. They must be experienced workingacross the entire software development lifecycle: Discovery ->Requirements -> Design -> Data Modeling -> Development ->Deployment -> Maintenance. Ideal candidates will confidently makekey architectural decisions on complex projects. They will haveexcellent communications skills and an ability to quickly understandbusiness processes. The Senior Software Engineer will lead the entireteam and be willing to mentor junior team members.
Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create high-qualityproducts using Agile.
* Develop maintainable code adhering to industry best practices.
* Test new features to ensure smooth execution without disruption.
* Lead software development efforts across the entire softwaredevelopment lifecycle.
* Optimize applications’ performance ensuring responsiveness,efficient code execution, reliability, and scalability.
* Secure applications by implementing industry best practices toprotect member data.
* Learn continuously to stay current with the latest trends and technologies.
* Mentor and supervise junior team members.
* Perform other duties when assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer andviewing screens.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
We are boldly and passionately focused on reinventing healthcare.Come build groundbreaking software and grow your career for somethingthat really matters. Join us at Homestead!
Homestead is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity andis committed to inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race,religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age,marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Experience and Skills: Qualifications:
* 8+ years of software development experience designing and buildingweb applications and headless server applications.
* Experience with agile methodologies and software development tools,e.g., source control systems, compilers, and debuggers.
* Strong understanding of front-end and back-end development,including RESTful APIs, databases, and user interfaces.
* 5+ years programming web applications (Ruby on Rails and/orAngular preferred) .
* 5+ years of database modeling with relational databases (MySQLand/or Postgres preferred).
* 5+ years of cloud administration experience (AWS preferred).
* Eagerness to learn new languages and development frameworks.
* Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
* Passion for solving complex problems in a fast-paced environment.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Homestead’s benefits include:
· Join a highly talented team with a mission-oriented purpose focusedon transforming healthcare.
· Work in a flexible hybrid schedule of three days in Center City Philadelphia.
· Earn a competitive salary with rich benefits including Medical,Dental, and Vision Coverage, 401K plan, PTO, Sick Time and more.
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