Senior Software Engineer (Evergreen)

Vynca; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vynca is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of healthcare technology, providing technical leadership across key projects, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high standards. This fully remote role aligns with Pacific Coast business hours (PST) and requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure data pipelines and microservices in AWS/Kubernetes.

You will work with modern stacks (Python/Java, Kafka, Airflow) and healthcare data standards (FHIR,

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, etc.
• Database design (SQL, NoSQL, DynamoDB) and data warehousing (Redshift, BigQuery, Snowflake).
• Demonstrated success in optimizing performance and reducing infrastructure costs (AWS).
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills; navigate ambiguity and drive consensus.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead scalable, high-performance systems.
• Champion best practices in system design, code quality, CI/CD pipelines, and observability.
• Own end-to-end delivery of mission-critical products from concept to deployment.
• Design real-time data pipelines handling millions of records per second with low latency.
• Leverage batch/stream architectures with Kafka Streams, Flink, Spark Streaming.
• Integrate healthcare data standards at scale (FHIR, CCDA, HL7).
• Build API-driven microservices with robust versioning and backward compatibility.
• Improve performance and reduce latency and error rates.
• Design cloud-native solutions (AWS, Kubernetes) with resilience and cost efficiency.
• Lead modernization efforts while ensuring seamless customer transitions.
• Collaborate with product managers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Drive R&D initiatives for AI/ML integration and real-time analytics.
• Communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences.

Skills

Python

Java

Flask/FastAPI

Spring Boot

Kafka

Kinesis

Distributed systems

AWS

Kubernetes

DataDog

Observability

Real-time data pipelines

CI/CD

APIs

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Apache Kafka

Airflow

Flink

Kibana

DataDog

CI/CD tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Redshift

BigQuery

Snowflake

Spark Streaming

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 position is remote and requires working Pacific Coast business hours (PST).

Evergreen Posting Vynca hires for this role on an ongoing basis throughout the year. This posting stays open because we regularly have openings for Senior Software Engineers, but we don’t have a fixed start date or hiring timeline. We review applications as positions become available, and not every applicant will be contacted right away. Submitting an application doesn’t guarantee an interview or offer. If your background strongly matches a current or upcoming opening, a member of our team will reach out. Applications may be kept on file for 6 months for future openings.

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).

At this time we are only considering applicants in the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington.

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.