Senior Software Engineer II, Contracts

This is a fully remote role within the United States.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our team and help eliminate the financial complexity of healthcare. We're currently hiring across five engineering teams and will work with you to figure out the best fit based on your skills and interests. We value technical leaders who can drive complex projects to success while elevating the engineers around them.

We have a small, growing, and highly-capable development team. As a Senior Engineer II, you should be comfortable leading complex, ambiguous projects and mentoring developing engineers. As you would be working for a fast-growing start-up, your role would be wide-ranging. In this role, we're looking for someone who can navigate uncertainty, architect elegant solutions, and have a large impact on the growth and direction of the development team.

• Lead and mentor developing engineers, fostering growth and a healthy team culture

• Manage complex projects from design to delivery, navigating ambiguity and driving alignment

• Drive cross-functional discussions to unearth requirements and architect elegant technical solutions

• Design and build robust, scalable applications using Python, Django, and modern frontend web technologies

• Write effective, scalable, testable code across full-stack applications (Python/Django, PostgreSQL, JavaScript/Vue)

• Work with large data sets and pipelines, including data cleaning, analysis, and processing

• Proactively communicate status and impact, removing blockers and keeping stakeholders aligned

• Improve functionality and architecture of existing systems

• Iterate quickly with an eye towards value

• 7+ years work experience in Python, or strong experience in another programming language with some Python exposure

• Expertise in at least one popular Python web framework (preferably Django) or similar web framework in another language

• Strong understanding of SQL and how to efficiently use databases to solve complex problems

• Solid experience with JavaScript, and one or more modern JS frameworks like Vue or React

• Experience working with APIs, data pipelines, and complex system architectures

• Demonstrated ability to navigate uncertainty and lead complex projects to successful delivery

• Track record of mentoring and developing other engineers

• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills with ability to drive technical discussions and influence decision-making

• Proven ability to facilitate cross-functional conversations, listen actively, and work effectively in remote environments

• Entrepreneurial mindset: you can problem solve independently while collaborating effectively across teams

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience/knowledge. We are happy to work with strong candidates with non-traditional educational backgrounds

• Healthcare domain experience or understanding of healthcare data and pricing models

• AI/ML experience, particularly with emerging patterns like RAG and Agentic Workflows

• Experience with data analysis tools like Pandas, NumPy, or similar for large dataset analysis

• DevOps experience with deployment pipelines, infrastructure as code, or monitoring systems

• Experience with complex orchestration pipelines

• Experience working on open-source projects

• Competitive pay with equity options

• Stellar health care plan options (Medical, Dental & Vision), with FSA, DCFSA, & HSA options

• Company-sponsored disability & life insurance

• Unlimited PTO

• 401(k) + 4% Matching

• Fully remote work + flexible working hours

• $750 work-from-home setup budget

• Paid biannual in-person company summits

• Quarterly $150 co-hanging stipend to meet up with coworkers

• Monthly $100 health and wellness benefit

• Generous paid family leave

• Annual $1,200 learning & development stipend

Turquoise Health is a Series C price transparency platform for finance leaders across healthcare. Backed by a16z, Oak HC/FT, Adams Street, Yosemite, Bessemer Venture Partners, and others, we power price transparency for 300+ enterprise organizations and are building the infrastructure for a more open, efficient healthcare marketplace. We're a remote-first, US-based team that values transparency, empathy, inclusivity, creativity, and ownership.

We operate on US business hours and work with clients entirely based in the US. For this role, we are seeking US-based candidates.

We strongly encourage BIPOC, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ folks to apply for any open roles of interest. Healthcare affects all people differently, but it significantly affects those in underserved communities. With a robust, diverse team, we are stronger and better equipped to change the future of healthcare for all.

Turquoise is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require assistance or an accommodation with the hiring process, please contact [email protected]