Senior Software Engineer

Vynca; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Vynca is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to lead development of scalable, secure healthcare technology solutions. You will provide technical leadership across key projects, mentor engineers, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful products that improve patient care and outcomes.

This hybrid role is based in San Mateo, CA, requiring in-office presence 2–3 days per week and collaboration with the team to advance our mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5-7 years in software engineering.
• Proficiency in Python and Java, with modern frameworks (Flask/FastAPI, Spring Boot).
• Mastery of event-driven architectures (Kafka, Kinesis), distributed systems, and cloud platforms (AWS, Kubernetes).
• Strong background in building scalable, real-time data pipelines (Kafka, Flink, Airflow).
• Hands-on experience integrating and processing healthcare data standards: FHIR, CCDA, HL7 V2/V3, DICOM, etc.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and lead the development of scalable, high-performance systems.
• Own end-to-end delivery of mission-critical products from concept to deployment.
• Optimize system performance (latency, error rates) through caching and refactoring.
• Design cloud-native solutions (AWS, Kubernetes) focusing on resilience and cost efficiency.
• Lead migration/modernization efforts (legacy rewrites, data lake/warehouse).
• Collaborate with product managers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Drive R&D to prototype AI/ML and real-time analytics.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Skills

Python

Java

Flask/FastAPI

Spring Boot

Kafka

Kinesis

AWS

Kubernetes

Real-time data pipelines

SQL/NoSQL databases

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Apache Kafka

Airflow

Flink

DataDog

Kibana

Redshift

BigQuery

Snowflake

DynamoDB

Job description

Join the dynamic journey at Vynca, where we’re passionate about transforming care for individuals with complex needs.

We’re more than just a team; we’re a close-knit community. Our shared commitment to caring for each other and those we serve is what sets us apart. Guided by our unwavering core values: Excellence, Compassion, Curiosity, and Integrity, we forge paths of success together. Join us in this transformative movement where you can contribute to making a profound difference every day.

At Vynca, our mission is to provide comprehensive care for more quality days at home.

About the job

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of innovative, scalable, and secure healthcare technology solutions. In this role, you will provide technical leadership across key projects, work with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful products, and mentor engineers to ensure the highest technical standards are met. You will play a key role in advancing our mission to improve patient care and outcomes through technology.

This is a hybrid position based in San Mateo, CA, with an expectation of working from the office 2–3 days per week.

What you’ll do

Technical Leadership & Strategy

• Architect, design, and lead the development of scalable, high-performance systems using event-driven architectures (e.g., Apache Kafka, Airflow, Flink) and distributed systems.

• Champion best practices in system design, code quality, CI/CD pipelines, and observability (e.g., DataDog, Kibana).System Design & Execution

System Design & Execution

• Own end-to-end delivery of mission-critical products, from concept to deployment, including:

• Optimize system performance (e.g., API latency reduction, error-rate minimization) through distributed caching, code refactoring, and infrastructure improvements.

• Design fault-tolerant, cloud-native solutions (AWS, Kubernetes) with a focus on resilience, cost efficiency, and scalability.

• Lead migration/modernization efforts (e.g., legacy system rewrites, data lake/warehouse implementations) while ensuring seamless customer transitions.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions, advocating for sustainable and innovative approaches.

• Drive R&D initiatives to prototype and validate new technologies (e.g., AI/ML integration, real-time analytics).

• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, ensuring alignment across teams.

Your experience and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (advanced degree preferred).

• 5-7 years in software engineering.

• Proficiency in Python and Java, with experience in modern frameworks (e.g., Flask/FastAPI, Spring Boot).

• Mastery of event-driven architectures (Kafka, Kinesis), distributed systems, and cloud platforms (AWS, Kubernetes).

• Strong background in building scalable, real-time data pipelines (Kafka, Flink, Airflow) and hybrid batch/stream systems.

• Hands-on experience integrating and processing healthcare data standards: FHIR, CCDA, HL7 V2/V3, DICOM, etc.

• Database design (SQL, NoSQL, DynamoDB) and data warehousing (Redshift, BigQuery, Snowflake).

• Demonstrated success in optimizing performance (latency, error rates) and reducing infrastructure costs (AWS)

• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills; ability to navigate ambiguity and drive consensus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare technology or other regulated industries (Medicare/Medicaid, payor systems, EHR integrations).

• Familiarity with real-time analytics, AI/ML integration, or genomic data pipelines

• Track record of innovation in real-time reporting or streaming data products.

• Working knowledge of healthcare security and compliance frameworks (HIPAA, HITRUST).

Additional Information

• The hiring process for this role may consist of applying, followed by a phone screen, online assessment(s), interview(s), an offer, and background/reference checks.

• Background Screening: A background check, which may include a drug test or other health screenings depending on the role, will be required prior to employment.

• Job Description Scope: This job description is not exhaustive and may include additional activities, duties, and responsibilities not listed herein.

• Vaccination Requirement: Employees in patient, client, or customer-facing roles must be vaccinated against influenza. Requests for religious or medical accommodations will be considered but may not always be approved.

• Employment Eligibility: Compliance with federal law requires identity and work eligibility verification using E-Verify upon hire.

• Equal Opportunity Employer: At Vynca Inc., we embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We value all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other protected group under federal, state, or local law.