SENIOR FULL STACK DEVELOPER

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At ThoroughCare, we are revolutionizing the healthcare industry by providing innovative software solutions that empower providers to deliver exceptional care.

As a leader in healthcare IT, we specialize in creating intuitive, user-friendly platforms that streamline care coordination, improve patient outcomes, and enhance the overall healthcare experience.

Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, our software is currently used to support over 250,000 patients across nearly 800 primary care and specialty practices across the United States.

We are driven by our passion to improve the quality of life for every person we can. Our mission is to simplify integrated whole patient care by extending the care setting beyond the facility and into the patient home, empowering care teams through features designed with clinicians in mind, and we are seeking equally passionate professionals who are eager to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector by joining our dynamic and collaborative team.

For more information about ThoroughCare : http : / / www.thoroughcare.net /

Job Title : Sr. Full Stack Developer Date : August 14, 2024 Location : Pittsburgh, PA Classification : Full Time Department : Operations Reports To : VP, Product Management

We're seeking a Senior Full Stack Ruby Developer to build and enhance innovative solutions for the healthcare industry. You'll be working alongside some of the best developers in healthcare technology.

By working for an emerging company in the Healthcare IT domain, your hard work and creativity will bring an immediate and significant impact for our organization and the healthcare providers who utilize our platform.

The developer must have knowledge in all stages of software development and is responsible for both front-end (e.g. UI / UX) and back-end (e.

g. database modeling / querying, web services, data exchange) development.

• Our ideal candidates are highly motivated self-starters : those who can hit the ground running and quickly get up to speed with our solutions, our technology, and the Medicare Care Management domain;
• those who extol the value of Agile Software Development (Scrum, epic / user story-based requirements, test-driven development, continuous integration);

those who innovate through strong situational analysis, problem resolution skills and the assertiveness to think outside the box.

This position is full-time and available immediately. Benefits include health insurance, paid vacation and career advancement opportunities.

Onsite placement for this position is preferred, however working remotely is possible with this position. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career with a growing healthcare software company.

If you aspire for a career in software design and product development, and take pride in building world-class software solutions, we'd love for you to be a part of our team! General Responsibilities

• Architect and Develop : Design and implement scalable, maintainable, and efficient full-stack solutions using Ruby on Rails, along with modern front-end frameworks.
• Multitenancy Management : Develop and enhance features that support the multitenant architecture of our platform, ensuring isolation, security, and performance across tenants.
• API Development : Build and maintain robust APIs for integrating with third-party services and enabling seamless data exchange within the healthcare ecosystem.
• Database Design and Management : Optimize database schema, queries, and indexing strategies for performance, scalability, and data integrity in a multitenant environment.
• Security Compliance : Ensure that the platform adheres to healthcare industry regulations (e.g., HIPAA) and best practices for data security and privacy.
• Code Reviews and Mentorship : Conduct code reviews, provide feedback, and mentor junior developers to promote best practices and continuous learning within the team.
• Collaboration : Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, propose solutions, and deliver features on time.
• Continuous Improvement : Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends, and continuously seek ways to improve the platform's performance, security, and user experience.
• Testing and Debugging : Write automated tests and debug complex issues to ensure the reliability and stability of the platform.

Skills / Qualifications

Company headquarters are in Pittsburgh, PA and onsite placement for this position is preferred, however working remotely (continental US only) is possible with this position.

If working remotely, employee is required to be at HQ once a quarter for a week's time.

• BS / BA in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering or related field is preferred; certification in programming / software development from an accredited institution will be consider in lieu of a college degree should the candidate meet the additional qualifications listed below
• Minimum of three (3) years of proven experience in building and maintaining multitenant architectures, preferably in the healthcare industry.
• Expert knowledge of Ruby on Rails is strongly recommended, including background processing framework (e.g. SideKiq, RabbitMQ, Sneakers Gem) - minimum of three (3) years of experience in the development / support of a Ruby-based application framework, and / or five (5) years of full stack development experience in an enterprise platform service environment
• Proficient understanding of HTML5 / CSS and client-side frameworks is required - minimum of three (3) years of combined experience with JavaScript-es5, Vue.

js, Jquery and Bootstrap, and a solid understanding of responsive design principles.

• Familiar with both SQL (Postgres) and noSQL (Redis, Influx) database technologies, and the ability to create database schemas that represent and support business processes - minimum of three (3) years of combined experience is required
• API Development : Expertise in building RESTful APIs and familiarity with GraphQL.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools (GitHub preferred)
• Management of hosting environment, including database administration and scaling an application to support load changes
• DevOps Familiarity : Knowledge of CI / CD pipelines (including use of CI platforms such as Travis CI or Circle CI), containerization (Docker), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of Performance Management tools (Papertrail, New Relic, Grafana)
• Familiar with healthcare information systems (HIPAA compliance) preferred
• Security : Deep understanding of web application security best practices, including experience with data encryption, authentication / authorization, and compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA).
• Demonstrated experience (minimum 2 years) in the following areas is strongly recommended :
• Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
• Attribute-based filtering through the Elastic search engine (experience with Searchkick preferred)
• Linux operating systems and dockerized container orchestration
• Unit Testing (via Rspec, Jest), Integration Testing (Capybara) and Automation Testing (Selenium) frameworks
• Familiar with the differences between multiple delivery platforms (such as mobile vs desktop), and optimizing output to match the specific platform
• Familiar with fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
• Familiar with the following additional tools / platforms is a plus :
• AWS Lambda
• Aptible
• Aha!
• Familiar with common software development life cycle methodologies, including waterfall and Agile models (Agile strongly preferred)
• Self-motivated with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with a service-oriented attitude in a team environment.

Includes interaction with internal staff as well as customer staff members and the ability to effectively convey computing concepts to nontechnical staff.

Are you interested in this job? Please either a) respond to the electronic posting, b) email a resume, cover letter and salary requirements to email protected or c) mail resume and supplemental information to ThoroughCare, Attn : Jobs, 2 Allegheny Center, Suite 701, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.

Candidates may be asked to take a skills test to further determine qualifications for the role.

All candidates are subject to a background check and must be authorized to work in the United States. Please note that ThoroughCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees that is free of discrimination and harassment.