Sr Software Engineer

Thomas Jefferson University; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions with technical leadership within engineering teams. The role emphasizes best practices, collaboration with stakeholders, and continuous improvement across projects.

You will work on building cloud-based systems, applying security standards, and ensuring reliable CI/CD processes. This position is based in Orlando, FL and offers opportunities to innovate within a major

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or High School Diploma/GED and 7 years preferred work experience.
• 5 years in software development, including experience with distributed systems and cloud platforms.
• Proficiency in programming languages and API development with REST/gRPC and strong system design knowledge.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, IaC and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Expertise in SQL/NoSQL databases and security principles.

Responsibilities

• Design secure, scalable systems; review code; maintain documentation per best practices.
• Resolve complex issues; optimize performance and reliability; drive root cause analysis.
• Build cloud solutions; support CI/CD, automation, containerization; infrastructure monitoring.
• Apply security best practices; mitigate risks; ensure compliance with standards.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver solutions; mentor engineers and review work.

Skills

Java

C#

Python

TypeScript

REST API

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CI/CD

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition 1 Job Details The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions. This role provides technical leadership within engineering teams, ensures best practices in software development, and collaborates with stakeholders to translate requirements into effective solutions. The Senior Software Engineer stays current with technology trends and applies best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Job Description Summary The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions. This role provides technical leadership within engineering teams, ensures best practices in software development, and collaborates with stakeholders to translate requirements into effective solutions. The Senior Software Engineer stays current with technology trends and applies best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Job Duties

• Design secure, scalable systems; review code; maintain documentation ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Resolve complex issues; optimize performance and reliability; drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Build cloud solutions; support CI/CD, automation, containerization; collaborate on infrastructure provisioning and monitoring.
• Apply security best practices; mitigate risks; ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver solutions; manage vendor integrations and technical evaluations.
• Mentor engineers; share expertise; foster collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning culture.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or High School Diploma/GED and 7 years preferred work experience.
• 5 years in software development, including experience with distributed systems and cloud platforms.
• Proficiency in programming languages and API development (Java, C#, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript; REST/gRPC) with strong understanding of architectural patterns and system design.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Expertise in databases (SQL and NoSQL) and related data management practices.
• Knowledge of security principles, authentication, authorization, and compliance best practices.
• Hands‑on experience with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, monitoring, and logging (ELK Stack, Prometheus, Splunk).
• Strong collaboration, communication, analytical problem-solving skills, and ability to mentor and support engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 7 years with a track record of solving complex technical challenges and mentoring engineers.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 25 lbs.
• frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Thomas Jefferson University Primary Location Address 1100 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

• medical (including prescription)
• supplemental insurance
• dental
• vision
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• as well as voluntary benefits
• which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts

Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.

All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer's market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees' passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.