Senior Software Engineer

Vynca Inc.; San Mateo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vynca Inc. in San Mateo, CA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of scalable, secure healthcare technology.

You will provide technical leadership across key projects, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful products that improve patient care. This hybrid role requires 2–3 days in the office weekly; you will design event-driven architectures, build real-time data pipelines, and champion best practices in CI/CD, observability, 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 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.
• Database design (SQL, NoSQL, DynamoDB) and data warehousing (Redshift, BigQuery, Snowflake).
• Demonstrated success in optimizing performance and reducing infrastructure costs (AWS).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and lead scalable, high-performance systems using event-driven architectures.
• Own end-to-end delivery of mission-critical products from concept to deployment; build real-time data pipelines.
• Improve API latency and resilience; lead migrations to modern infrastructure.
• Design cloud-native, fault-tolerant solutions (AWS, Kubernetes) with cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with product managers to translate requirements into technical solutions; drive R&D.
• Communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences and mentor engineers.

Skills

Python

Java

Event-driven architecture

APIs

CI/CD

Distributed systems

AWS

Kubernetes

Kafka

Flink

Airflow

DataDog

Kibana

Real-time data pipelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kafka

Airflow

Flink

Spark Streaming

DataDog

Kibana

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

SQL

NoSQL

DynamoDB

Redshift

BigQuery

Snowflake

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:
  • Real‑time data pipelines: design and implement event‑streaming and ETL flows that process millions of records per second with low latency.
  • Batch & streaming hybrid architectures: leverage tools like Kafka Streams, Flink, and Spark Streaming.
  • Healthcare data integration: ingest, transform, and serve FHIR, CCDA, HL7 V2/V3, and other clinical document standards at scale.
  • Microservices & customer‑facing applications: build resilient, API‑driven services with robust versioning and backward compatibility.
• 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.
• Environmental Conditions and Physical Requirements: Works with Vynca patients/clients remotely and/or in‑person. Successfully performs the essential duties and responsibilities of the position through the use of physical activities as described below:
  • Regularly requires sitting, standing, walking, talking, use of hands, listening, and observing.
  • Regularly requires working at a computer for an entire shift (with appropriate breaks).
  • Regularly requires use of laptop and video‑conferencing technology.
  • Occasionally requires reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and lifting items weighing 25 pounds or less.
  • Occasional travel may be required to perform job duties, attend training, or company events.