Senior Software Engineer (Remote)

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in backend systems, .NET development, and Azure cloud services. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining reliable, scalable, and secure backend solutions that power our applications. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the architecture of our systems, leading technical initiatives, and mentoring junior engineers. This position reports to the Head of Software Engineering in the Information Technology department.

About Evry Health and Globe Life

We are on a mission to bring humanity to health insurance. Our high-technology health plans expand benefits, increase access and transparency, and feature a personalized, human approach. We strive to ensure members live happier, healthier lives.

Evry Health is the major medical division of Globe Life (NYSE:GL). Globe Life has 16.8 million policies in force, and more than 3,000 corporate employees and 15,000 agents. For more than 45 consecutive years, Globe Life has earned an A (Excellent) rating or higher from A.M. Best Company.

Key Responsibilities

• System Architecture & Design: Lead the design and implementation of scalable and maintainable backend systems, ensuring alignment with business requirements and technical standards.
• Development & Coding: Write efficient and maintainable code using .NET technologies, following best practices for software development, including test-driven development and continuous integration.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Design, deploy, and manage cloud-based services and infrastructure on Microsoft Azure, including databases, storage solutions, and virtual networks.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, conducting code reviews, and ensuring adherence to established coding standards and practices.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in backend systems, ensuring high availability and reliability of services.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers and product managers, to deliver software solutions.
• Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation for systems, processes, and codebases to ensure knowledge sharing and continuity.
• Security & Compliance: Implement and enforce security best practices, ensuring that backend systems are secure and compliant with relevant regulations and standards.
• Problem Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, providing timely and effective solutions to minimize downtime and ensure smooth operation of systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on backend systems and .NET technologies.
• Proficiency in latest .NET Core and C# programming language.
• Strong experience with Azure cloud services, including Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Storage & Table, Azure App Services, Azure Service Bus, Azure KeyVault, Azure Log Analytics, and Azure DevOps.
• Experience with API development.
• Familiarity with database technologies, such as SQL Server, NoSQL, and ORM frameworks like Entity Framework.
• Understanding of services architecture and distributed systems.
• Great to have healthcare software development experience and knowledge of healthcare data interchange and standards such as X12 5010, HL7, NCPDP or FHIR.
• Bonus: experience with full-stack development and front-end technologies (React Native, etc.)

Telecommuting Requirements

• Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separate from other living areas and provides information privacy.
• Ability to keep all company sensitive documents secure.
• Must live in the United States.
• Must live in a location that receives an existing high-speed internet connection/service.

Location and Benefits

• This is a remote position. Our whole company works remotely. Company headquarters are in Dallas, Texas.
• Company business hours are weekdays 9-5 CST.
• Full benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) matching, vision, dental, life, disability, and vacation.

Employment Status

Full time – Salary.

Minimum Required Education

Undergraduate university degree

To Apply

Please attach your resume when submitting through this LinkedIn posting.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Evry Health is an EEO employer (see https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf)