Junior Software Engineer

Tarpon Health; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarpon Health is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to contribute to internal automation tools, website maintenance, and client projects with the AI Strategy & Solutions team. You will code daily, learn AI features, and support production-grade workflows.

Ideal candidates have an engineering degree or equivalent, 1–3 years of software experience, and familiarity with Python, Java, or C#. This remote role offers exposure to healthcare AI and automation in a supportive, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 1–3 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Java or C#.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve internal automation tools and Tarpon website.
• Write, test, and document code for client-facing AI solutions.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to integrate AI features into workflows.
• Build APIs and data pipelines for AI systems and downstream apps.

Skills

Python

Java

C#

Education

Engineering degree in CS/SE/Math/Physics/Data Science or equivalent

Tools

LangChain

LlamaIndex

Git

APIs

Job description

Tarpon Health is a healthcare automation company that helps providers optimize their operations through technology. We bring together healthcare providers with like-minded organizations to accelerate automation in the revenue cycle. Our community of experts and peers helps teams overcome expertise and capacity constraints to build automations that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve patient experience.

Description

Title: Junior Software Engineer

Department: AI Solutions

Reports to: Director of AI Strategy & Solutions

Location: Remote

Summary

As a Jr. Software Engineer at Tarpon Health, you will contribute to the tools and products that keep our operations running and our clients well-served. Your work will span two main areas: maintaining and improving internal automation tools and our company website, and supporting client-facing projects alongside experienced engineers on the AI Strategy & Solutions team.

This role is designed for early-career engineers who want real, hands-on experience across a range of projects. You will write code every day, get exposure to AI and agentic solutions, and learn how to take work from an idea to something that holds up in production.

If you are looking for a place to build a strong foundation in software engineering while working on meaningful problems in healthcare AI & automation, this is a good fit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and improve internal automation tools, ensuring they stay reliable and up to date as the team's needs evolve.
• Support the maintenance and ongoing development of the Tarpon website, including updates, bug fixes, and feature additions.
• Write, test, and document code for client-facing AI and automation solutions under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Help integrate AI features, including prompts, tool use, and retrieval pipelines, into internal and client workflows.
• Build and connect APIs and data pipelines that move information into usable formats for AI systems and downstream applications.
• Document your work clearly and communicate progress, blockers, and questions to the team in a timely way.
• Collaborate with teammates and, with support, engage with client teams to understand requirements and confirm that solutions meet their needs.
• Stay curious about developments in AI, automation, and agentic solutions, and bring that learning into your day-to-day work.
• Be an internal resource within the Tarpon team as it relates to AI education an building AI excellence within the Tarpon team.

Required Qualifications:

• Engineering degree, preferably in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Data Science, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1 to 3 years of professional software engineering experience, including internships or significant project work.
• Working proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, or C#.
• Familiarity with APIs, data structures, and version control with Git.
• Some exposure to or genuine curiosity about AI tools, LLMs, and automation frameworks such as LangChain or LlamaIndex.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in or alongside U.S. healthcare, revenue cycle, or with a major EMR system such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth.
• Familiarity with web development tools and technologies relevant to website maintenance and updates.
• Exposure to agentic solutions, automation platforms, or AI-assisted development tools.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to meet the needs of the organization.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.