Staff Software Engineer (Installations)

Davita Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare software is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to enhance their installation frameworks. This remote role involves developing InstallShield projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leading modernization efforts. If you're passionate about software quality and installer reliability, this role is for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software development experience in Windows applications.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with package management tools.
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain InstallShield projects.
• Lead initiatives to modernize installer infrastructure.
• Mentor other engineers in best practices.

Skills

Software Development

Debugging

Troubleshooting

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

InstallShield

GitLab

Jira

Job description

This position will be remote within the United States.

Job Summary
Are you an experienced Software Engineer who thrives at the intersection of system packaging and application development? Do you strive for a 99.9% success rate in software installation?

We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of our software installation frameworks using InstallShield, along with core components written in C, C++, and C#. You will be responsible for streamlining our Dentrix software deployment processes and improving install and upgrade experiences for a wide range of customers - from large enterprise clients to small clinics. If you're passionate about software quality, installer reliability, and developer enablement, this is the role for you!

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and maintain InstallShield projects and custom actions for Dentrix
• Collaborate closely with product managers and engineers, ensuring a seamless and iterative design process that integrates feedback at every stage
• Lead initiatives to modernize and standardize our installer infrastructure, including versioning, rollback, and upgrade strategies
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex installation-related issues across supported Windows environments
• Contribute to the development of core application components in C, C++, and C#, ensuring maintainability and performance
• Mentor other engineers and set best practices in packaging, deployment, and legacy code modernization

Travel/Physical Demands

• Travel typically less than 10%
• Office environment with no special physical demands required

Technologies We Use

• Languages & Frameworks:C, C++, C#, and InstallScript
• Package Management:InstallShield
• DevOps & Tools:GitLab and Jira
• Client Server Architecture
• Java Web Services and AWS

Qualifications

What You Will Have

• 7+ years of professional software development experience with a focus in Windows desktop and system-level applications
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with package management tools, preferably InstallShield
• In depth knowledge of Windows OS, Windows Installer (MSI), and registry/file system operations
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills related to installation and runtime behaviors and processes
• Clear and confident communicator who thrives in a collaborative, knowledge-sharing culture
• Ability to lead cross-functional efforts and effectively within engineering, QA, DevOps, and support in an agile scrum environment

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Prior experience as a team or technical lead
• Experience with WiX, Chocolatey, Scoop, Wingetor other modern packaging frameworks
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and build automation tools
• Familiarity with digital signing processes, elevation/privilege handling, and silent installs
• Familiarity with Faircom database

The posted range for this position is$120,000 - $155,000which is the expected starting base salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including prior experience, current skills, location/labor market, internal equity, etc. This position is eligible for a bonus target not reflected in the range.

What you get as a Henry Schein One Employee

• A great place to work with fantastic people
• A career in the healthcare technology industry, with the ability to grow and realize your full potential
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent benefits package - Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401K Plan with Company Match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Leave (if applicable), Paid ParentalLeave, Short Term Disability, Income Protection, Work Life Assistance Program, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts,Education Benefits, Worldwide Scholarship Program, Volunteer Opportunities, and more

About Henry Schein One

Henry Schein Oneis the global leader in dental management, analytics, communication, and marketing software. Our company's products and services work together as one simple solution to provide users with a seamless and integrated experience.

Our company thrives because of our people. We believe in supportive, diverse, and inclusive workforce, inclusive environments, professional development opportunities, and competitive compensation packages. We value innovation, teamwork, and encourage work-life balance.
One of many reasons why Henry Schein One leads the industry is because of our products, services and most importantly, our people.

In 2022, Henry Schein One was named one of Best Companies to Work for in Utah. Click here for more information:2022 Best Companies to Work For | Henry Schein One

Henry Schein, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Unfortunately, Henry Schein One is not currently hiring individuals residing in Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Nebraska, North Dakota,Rhode Island,South Dakota,Vermont, West Virginia, Washington DC, orPuerto Rico and other US Territories.