Sr. Software Engineer (Forward Deployed Engineer)

WellSky Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical with Rx, dental, and vision benefits

Mental Health support through EAP

Generous paid time off, plus 13 paid holidays

100% vested 401(K) retirement plans

Educational assistance up to $2,500 per year

Job summary

WellSky Corporation is seeking a Sr Software Engineer - Forward Deployed Engineer to develop data and AI solutions that enhance efficiency for users. This role involves collaborating with teammates to identify AI opportunities and leading system design initiatives, ensuring solutions are scalable and reliable.

Ideal candidates are experienced in data pipeline development and AI solutions, have a Bachelor's Degree, and possess strong skills in Python. Additional perks include excellent medical benefits, generous paid time off, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant work experience in data and AI development.
• Proficient in liaising with business stakeholders for data solutions.
• Capable of learning and implementing new technologies for enterprise deployment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with teammates to identify AI efficiency areas.
• Lead design and architecture of scalable systems.
• Ensure quality and reliability of software solutions.
• Design and implement data pipelines for operational data.

Skills

Data pipeline development

Artificial Intelligence solutions

Python

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Sr Software Engineer - Forward Deployed Engineer

The Sr Software Engineer - Forward Deployed Engineer is responsible for data and AI development using a variety of technologies and tools to build impactful software solutions. The scope of this job includes building and optimizing comprehensive solutions that prioritize end‑user teammates efficiency and experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner and consult with WellSky’s teammates to identify areas where efficiencies can be built using Artificial Intelligence.
• Lead the design and architecture of major systems and services, and ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, maintainable, and aligned with business needs.
• Collaborate with business leaders and teammates to define and prioritize technical requirements that meet business objectives.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure sustained quality and reliability of solutions and act as a go‑to expert by identifying and resolving complex, high‑priority issues in both development and production environments.
• Actively contribute to solution reviews, provide constructive feedback on design and implementation, and provide technical guidance to other engineers to elevate skills, productivity, and overall effectiveness.
• Drive innovation by evaluating and implementing new technologies, methodologies, and AI capabilities that improve team efficiency, software performance, and development processes.
• Ensure the solutions meet functional and performance requirements, advocate for high‑quality software solution, and ensure rigorous testing processes, including automated unit tests, integration tests, and other testing frameworks.
• Design and implement data pipelines to centralize operational data, enabling team members to efficiently access and utilize business information for informed decision‑making.
• Promote awareness of AI at WellSky by sharing information about AI and providing training for teammates on AI solutions and practices.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 4‑6 years relevant work experience.
• Proficient in liaising with business stakeholders to gain comprehensive insights into business processes and develop tailored data and AI solutions.
• Capable of learning and implementing new technologies for deployment at an enterprise scale.
• Ability to build data pipelines using Python and other data ingestion tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge about Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Built or deployed LLM‑ or generative‑powered systems.

Job Expectations

• Healthcare industry experience.
• Willing to work additional or irregular hours as needed.
• Must work in accordance with applicable security policies and procedures to safeguard company and client information.
• Must be able to sit and view a computer screen for extended periods of time.

Benefits

• Excellent medical with Rx, dental, and vision benefits.
• Mental Health support through EAP.
• Generous paid time off, plus 13 paid holidays.
• 100% vested 401(K) retirement plans.
• Educational assistance up to $2,500 per year.

WellSky provides equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

WellSky is proud to be a drug‑free workplace. Applicants for U.S.‑based positions with WellSky must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Certain client‑facing positions may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunizations and occupational health mandates.