Flume Health is a software company that connects the fragmented healthcare data ecosystem for more efficient health plan administration. As a single, cloud-native integration platform, Flume’s Relay platform allows companies to easily connect various systems and vendors for efficient data exchange that’s increasingly demanded of the modern health plan. Payers, third-party administrators, prescription benefits managers, and health solutions are provided the simplicity, speed, and security they need to automate data integration and movement between relevant stakeholders. Relay supports multiple data transmission protocols, data types, and file types. By streamlining data flows between payers and solutions, a world of opportunity exists to improve access to healthcare.
The Role
As a Software Engineer focused on backend and data systems at Flume Health, you will design and build robust backend systems that handle complex data integrations and transaction processing. Leveraging your experience with Go, Python, and distributed data processing technologies such as Apache Spark and Dataproc, you will develop scalable solutions for managing and transforming healthcare data. With a focus on healthcare integrations, you’ll contribute to building tools and systems that simplify and enhance data workflows in a compliance-heavy environment.
What You’ll Do
- Help design, develop, and maintain backend systems with a focus on transaction processing, data accessibility, and integrations.
- Build and optimize distributed data processing pipelines using Apache Spark and Google Cloud Dataproc to handle real-time and batch data workflows.
- Develop tools and systems for healthcare data integrations, including claims, eligibility, and EDI standards.
- Collaborate in a cross-functional team to define and execute features and capabilities that align with business goals.
- Optimize backend systems for scalability, reliability, and performance in cloud-based environments.
- Assist in defining and advocating for internal standards and best practices.
- Ensure data security and compliance, particularly in handling healthcare data.
What You’ll Need
- 3+ years of experience in backend development, with a focus on building scalable and distributed systems.
- Strong proficiency in Go, with experience designing and implementing backend services.
- Experience working with distributed data processing technologies such as Apache Spark and Google Cloud Dataproc.
- Familiarity with healthcare industry data, such as claims, eligibility, and EDI standards.
- Solid experience with Python, particularly in data processing or integration tasks.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Google Cloud and containerized environments like Kubernetes and Docker.
- Proven ability to design tools and systems to streamline data integration workflows.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate and clarify ambiguous technical challenges.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Nice to Haves
- Experience in compliance-heavy environments, particularly in healthcare or finance.
- Prior experience building tools for healthcare data integrations.
- Experience tuning and optimizing distributed data processing systems for performance and reliability.
Technologies
- Programming Languages: Go, Python, SQL
- Distributed Data Technologies: Apache Spark, Google Cloud Dataproc
- Cloud Platforms: Google Cloud, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker
- Databases and APIs: PostgreSQL, RESTful APIs, and data pipelines
Salary: $125k - $160k
- Flexible PTO - you’re going to be working hard so enjoy time off
- A robust stock option plan to give our employees a direct stake in Flume’s success
- WFH stipend - we’ve always been remote first
- Competitive compensation and 401k with a 4% match
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
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What We Do
Flume Health is a software company that connects the fragmented healthcare data ecosystem for more efficient health plan administration. As a single, cloud-native integration platform, Flume’s Relay platform allows companies to easily connect various systems and vendors for efficient data exchange that’s increasingly demanded of the modern health plan. Payers, third-party administrators, prescription benefits managers, and health solutions are provided the simplicity, speed, and security they need to automate data integration and movement between relevant stakeholders. Relay supports multiple data transmission protocols, data types, and file types. By streamlining data flows between payers and solutions, a world of opportunity exists to improve access to healthcare.
Flume Health was founded in 2018, and closed a $30M series A in February 2022, led by Optum Ventures and CIGNA ventures—it was the fastest portfolio company that's ever gone through Optum's due diligence process. In total, Flume has raised over $40M from investors including Crosslink Capital, Accomplice VC, Primary VC, Founder Collective, Route 66, and Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA).
Why Work With Us
At Flume Health, you’ll work alongside a multipurpose team of healthcare insiders and outsiders who are all committed to solving real-world problems. Everyone is an owner. We approach every problem assuming different stakeholders have different parts of the solution, and we need to collaborate to find the right answer.
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At our 100% remote company, employees have the flexibility to work from wherever they work best. For employees interested in meaningful in-person interaction, we host quarterly team gatherings and social events.
