Senior Software Engineer – Scalable Architecture & ML

Highmark Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking an experienced software engineer to join an agile team building scalable enterprise applications across digital channels. You will help design architectures, implement features, and ensure robust performance using modern stacks.

Responsibilities span idea generation, technical design, code reviews, and mentoring others, with emphasis on delivering maintainable code and secure deployments in a fast-paced healthcare technology environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years proficiency in design and analysis of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns in scalable systems.
• 5 years in at least one modern programming language (Java, Python, JavaScript, ACE, IIB/ITX, Informatica) and experience with two of: React, Angular v4+, NodeJS, NoSQL databases, HTML5, CSS, GCP or AWS.
• 5 years understanding of web services technologies such as REST, HTTPS, JSON.
• 5 years with one or more general purpose programming languages (Java, Python, Django/Flask, C/C++, C#, JavaScript, Go).
• 5 years defining system architectures and exploring trade-offs for short-term execution and long-term capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and write engineering specifications and code adhering to standards.
• Generate ideas and implement technical solutions ensuring scalability and performance.
• Participate in all scrum ceremonies and assist in sprint planning and execution.
• Create and manage task stories with DoD, acceptance criteria, and estimates.
• Monitor progress and report issues to lead developers.
• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices.

Skills

React frontend

Python backend

JavaScript

REST APIs

GraphQL

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

OpenShift

GCP or AWS

Jira or RTC

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking an experienced software engineer to join an agile team building scalable enterprise applications across digital channels. You will help design architectures, implement features, and ensure robust performance using modern stacks.

Responsibilities span idea generation, technical design, code reviews, and mentoring others, with emphasis on delivering maintainable code and secure deployments in a fast-paced healthcare technology environment.