About Us
At Kalderos, we are building unifying technologies that bring transparency, trust, and equity to the entire healthcare community with a focus on pharmaceutical pricing. Our success is measured when we can empower all of healthcare to focus more on improving the health of people.
That success is driven by Kalderos’ greatest asset, our people. Our team thrives on the problems that we solve, is driven to innovate, and thrives on the feedback of their peers. Our team is passionate about what they do and we are looking for people to join our company and our mission.
That’s where you come in! We're looking for a highly proficient and inspired Principal Software Engineer to lead and mentor our engineering team in the development of innovative and scalable software solutions. You will be entrusted with the responsibility of designing, developing, and deploying complex software systems while ensuring adherence to optimal practices and superior quality standards. Additionally, you will assume a pivotal role in driving technological advancements and mentoring junior engineers to promote their professional growth and development.
You possess a strong affinity for working in rapidly developing and expanding organizations and possess the requisite background to excel in such environments. You are cognizant of the fast-paced, high-volume, and uncertain nature of operations within the organization and perceive it as an opportunity to deliver substantial outcomes.
What You'll Do:
- Architect and design complex software systems, considering scalability, maintainability, and performance.
- Build highly scalable software solutions capable of operating under substantial levels of transaction volume.
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing technical guidance and support.
- Quickly gain expertise with Kalderos’ existing environment and business models and provide input on how to continually enhance both.
- Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
- Troubleshoot and resolve critical technical issues to ensure smooth operation of software systems.
- Collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, and QA engineers to align technical solutions with business goals.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration within the engineering team to ensure project success.
- Communicate technical decisions and progress to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
- Stay current with the latest technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation.
- Propose and implement new technologies and methodologies to enhance software development processes.
- Assist in project planning, including scope definition, timeline estimation, and resource allocation.
- Lead the technical aspects of projects, ensuring timely delivery and high quality.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks that could impact project success.
- Create clear and concise technical documentation, including architectural diagrams, design patterns, and API specifications.
- Deliver technical presentations and workshops to stakeholders, sharing knowledge and best practices.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 12 years of relevant software development experience.
- Proven track record of leading and mentoring engineering teams.
- Extensive experience in architecting and designing complex software systems.
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks (React/Redux/Python/MS .Net/Node preferred).
- Strong experience with cloud-native platforms is required (Azure preferred).
- Experience building/maintaining a mature CI/CD development environment
- Ambition, initiative, and desire to learn new things and seek new responsibilities
- Strong organization skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and assignments
- Ability to thrive and deliver results in an ambiguous environment
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong leadership and mentorship skills.
- Passion for technology and continuous learning.
Set Yourself Apart
- Experience in the healthcare industry
- Publications in technical journals or conferences
Expected Salary Range: $170,000 - $190,000 base + bonus
This position can be remote in the United States or hybrid in Chicago, IL or Boston, MA. Expected hours will be Eastern or Central time.
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Highlighted Company Perks and Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- 401k with company match
- Flexible PTO with a 10 day minimum
- Opportunity for growth
- Mobile & Wifi Reimbursement
- Commuter Reimbursement
- Donation matching for charitable contributions
- Travel reimbursement for healthcare services not available near your home
- New employee home office setup reimbursement
What It’s Like Working Here
- We thrive on collaboration, because we believe that all voices matter and we can only put our best work into the world when we work together to solve problems.
- We empower each other and believe in ensuring all voices are heard.
- We know the importance of feedback in individual and organizational growth and development, which is why we've embedded it into our practice and culture.
- We’re curious and go deep. Our slack channel is filled throughout the day with insightful articles, discussions around our industry, healthcare, and our book club is always bursting with questions.
To learn more: https://www.kalderos.com/company/culture
We know that job postings can be intimidating, and research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. We encourage you to apply if you think you may be a fit and give us both a chance to find out!
Kalderos is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.
Kalderos participates in E-Verify.
