Sr. Software Engineer

Ruby on Rails; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Gifthealth, a US-based healthcare tech company, seeks a Senior Software Engineer in a remote-capable role. You will build and maintain software powering prescription and health services for patients, providers, pharmacies, and staff across the US.

The role emphasizes Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, frontend tech, and robust test suites, with a focus on scalable, compliant solutions. A collaborative, cross-functional team environment awaits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong Ruby and Rails proficiency; familiar with testing (minitest).
• Frontend tech: Bootstrap, CSS, JavaScript.
• PostgreSQL experience.
• Experience with Git, PRs, and Agile processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Able to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
• Able to translate abstract business needs into technical deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative software solutions meeting business and technical needs.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software and tests.
• Collaborate with a highly talented, cross-functional team.
• Troubleshoot issues and monitor system performance.
• Work with clients and teams to meet requirements and compliance standards.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback.

Skills

Ruby & Rails

Frontend development

PostgreSQL

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Independent & collaborative

Translate business concepts to tech

5+ years experience

Tools

Git

minitest

Twilio

Stripe

CI/CD & PRs

Job description

Senior Software Engineer

Columbus, OH

Description

About Us

At Gifthealth, we're revolutionizing the way people experience healthcare by simplifying the process of managing prescriptions and health services. Our mission is to provide a seamless, personalized, and efficient healthcare experience for all our customers. We're a dynamic, innovative, and customer-centric company dedicated to making a positive impact on people's lives.

Position Summary

The technology team at Gifthealth is where the innovation happens. We’re responsible for developing and maintaining the software that powers all of our customer and internal facing products. Our software is used by patients, providers, pharmacies, and our own internal staff across the US.

Key Responsibilities

• Create innovative solutions to meet our company’s business and technical needs.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software and test suites.
• Work on a highly collaborative and talented development team.
• Troubleshoot system issues and monitor performance.
• Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to develop solutions that meet requirements and compliance standards.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to other engineers.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Ruby and Rails (or similar technologies), test suites (ex. minitest), and third party API integrations (ex. Twilio, Stripe, etc.).
• Proficiency in frontend technologies like Bootstrap, CSS, Javascript, etc.
• Proficiency in database technologies like Postgres.
• Experience with software development tools and processes such as Git, pull requests, Agile, etc.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to take abstract business concepts and translate them into technical deliverables.
• At least 5 years of professional software engineering experience.

Work Environment

Location: Remote

Schedule: Full-time

• May require additional availability or flexibility for escalations.
• Regular meetings with your team, department, or leadership to ensure alignment.

Key Essential Functions

• Must be able to sit and/or work at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to use standard computer equipment, including a keyboard, mouse, and monitor, for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions throughout the workday, including typing, reading, and reviewing code and technical documentation.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders via written communication, video conferencing, and in-person meetings.
• Must be able to participate in meetings, planning sessions, and collaborative work activities during standard business hours.

Employment Classification

Status: Full-time

FLSA: Exempt

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Gifthealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required of personnel. Gifthealth reserves the right to modify job duties or descriptions at any time.