Software Engineer II (Remote in United States)

Nextech; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual bonus

401(k) with employer match

Flexible Time Off

11 paid holidays

LinkedIn Learning access

Health, Dental, Vision plans

Parental leave (company-paid)

Job summary

Nextech is hiring a software engineer to help own features end-to-end, from design to deployment. The role emphasizes robust architecture, scalable solutions, and collaboration with product, UX, QA, and other engineers across the team.

You will contribute to on-call support, write high-quality tests, and participate in code reviews while applying AI-assisted approaches to improve efficiency and quality. This position is remote within the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Ability to independently deliver end-to-end features.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and patterns.
• Experience with Git-based workflows, automated testing, CI/CD, and observability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; committed to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Own medium-sized features or components from design through deployment and maintenance.
• Apply design patterns and architectural principles for robust solutions.
• Use customer context to inform technical decisions for usability and reliability.
• Participate in on-call rotations and root-cause analysis when issues arise.
• Write high-quality, tested code with unit/integration tests and reviews.
• Conduct code reviews to improve quality and consistency across the codebase.
• Suggest improvements to development processes and tooling, including AI-assisted approaches.
• Collaborate with product, UX, QA, and other engineers to align on delivery plans.
• Communicate progress, risks, and constraints clearly to stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their onboarding and growth.
• Validate AI-assisted work against requirements and edge cases.
• Document verification of significant AI-assisted changes and decisions.

Skills

End-to-end delivery

Git workflows

CI/CD

Observability

Communication

Education

Bachelors or equivalent

Tools

Git

CI/CD tooling

Observability tools

Job description

Why join Nextech?

We are a leader in specialty healthcare technology solutions.

We’re committed to hiring and retaining talent, which is why we invest in our employees through competitive pay, a generous bonus structure, great healthcare, a comprehensive wellness program, and many other benefits.

If you are a software engineer, finance or accounting professional, customer support specialist, or a business development expert with a passion for healthcare technology (just to name a few), we want to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics are encouraged to apply. If you are a candidate in need of assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact [e-mail].

Essential Functions

In addition to working in accordance with appropriate conduct and behavioral standards, specific responsibilities of this role include:

• Own medium-sized features or components from design and estimation through implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Apply established design patterns, architectural principles, and best practices to deliver robust, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
• Use customer context and product requirements to inform technical decisions, ensuring solutions support usability, performance, and reliability.
• Participate in on-call rotations or incident response as applicable, contributing to root-cause analysis and resolution of customer-impacting issues.
• Write high-quality, testable code that adheres to coding standards, including appropriate unit, integration, and regression tests.
• Conduct code reviews that provide constructive feedback, identify defects, verify AI-assisted changes, and help maintain consistency and quality across the codebase.
• Recommend and implement improvements to development processes, tooling, and team workflows—including AI-assisted approaches to increase efficiency and quality, using evidence to retain or retire practices.
• Collaborate effectively with product, UX, QA, and other engineering team members, helping to clarify requirements, identify dependencies, and align on delivery plans.
• Communicate clearly and proactively about progress, risks, trade-offs, and technical constraints to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support the onboarding and skill development of junior engineers through pairing, informal mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
• Use approved AI capabilities independently across implementation, testing, debugging, documentation, production support, and code comprehension; provide context and constraints, evaluate alternatives, and explain decisions.
• Validate AI-assisted work against requirements, edge cases, failure paths, dependencies, tests, and coding standards.
• Document verification of significant or high-risk AI-assisted changes and remain accountable for submitted work.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently deliver end-to-end features, including design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles (e.g., SOLID, design patterns, data structures, algorithms) and their practical application.
• Experience with modern tooling and practices such as Git-based workflows, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and observability tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to document designs and explain technical decisions.
• Academic education and/or professional experience or certifications that demonstrate growing depth in the technologies and patterns used in the role and a commitment to continuous learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a multi-service or microservices architecture, including service-to-service communication and resilience patterns.
• Hands-on experience with one or more major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated managed services.
• Experience leading small sub-projects or workstreams, including coordinating tasks with peers and cross-functional partners.
• Familiarity with performance optimization, profiling, and troubleshooting complex issues in production environments.
• Participation in technical communities or contributions to internal tools, documentation, or open source projects.

Working Environment/Physical Demands

Working Environment:

This role may be performed fully remote within the United States, with optional access to company offices where available. Collaboration occurs primarily via virtual tools, with occasional in-person meetings or team events. Long-distance or air travel as needed – not to exceed 10% travel.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods working at a computer, including typing and viewing screens.
• Frequent communication via video, phone, and online platforms.
• Occasional movement within a home or office environment; infrequent lifting of standard office or computer equipment.

Total Rewards:
Generous annual bonus opportunity

401(k) with Employer Match

Flexible Time Off: take time off when you need it without worrying about available hours

11 paid holidays

Your Day Your Way - Celebrate a day of cultural or social significance to you

Access to Linkedin Learning courses for professional development

Insurance: Choice of Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Health Savings Account with employer match

Flexible Spending Account

100% Company-Paid Parental leave (After 6 months with the company)

Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

Nextech Luminary Peer Recognition Program

Employee Assistance Program with free counseling sessions available

Corporate Discounts on Retail, Travel, and Entertainment