Software Engineer IV

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

RxBenefits provides equal opportunities for everyone who works for us and everyone who applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.