Software Engineer (Information Technology)

Join Our Team as a Software Engineer at SoftWriters!

Are you passionate about technology and making a real difference in healthcare? At SoftWriters, we empower LTC pharmacies and save lives through innovative IT solutions. We're on the lookout for a dynamic, experienced Software Engineer to join our team and elevate our engineering efforts.

Why SoftWriters?

• Mission-Driven: Our mission is simple yet powerful: Empower LTC Pharmacies, Save Lives.
• Core Values:
• Innovators, Thought Leaders, Teachers: We foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Accountability and Ownership Delivers Results: We believe in taking responsibility and delivering excellence.
• Customers Determine Our Success: Our customers are at the heart of everything we do.
• Operate with Unyielding Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of honesty and ethics.
• One Team, Family Spirit: We work together, support each other, and celebrate our successes as a family.

The Role

As a Software Engineer at SoftWriters, you will be a key part of the motor that drives our product line to success. You will collaborate day-to-day with a team of engineering, quality assurance, and product management professionals in the design and development of software solutions necessary for Long Term Care Pharmacies to serve their patients. You will also contribute to the evolution of the solutions to leverage new technology, increase efficiencies, and raise the quality bar through automated testing.

What You'll Do

• Perform Advanced Software Development Tasks: Engage in complex software development activities.

• Collaborate: Work closely with architects and senior team members to implement innovative architecture and design patterns.
• Mentor: Provide guidance to team members in delivering clear, concise, and tested code.
• Innovate: Drive the design and development of cutting-edge software solutions.
• Focus on Quality: Increase the level of quality with each completed story.
• Continuously Improve: Demonstrate an innovative spirit in continuously improving yourself, others, and our culture.
• Explore New Technologies: Seek out opportunities to broaden your scope of knowledge and stay up to date with industry and organizational trends.
• Engage and Educate: Engage, educate, push, and have fun with your teammates daily.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• High-Tech Office: Our new, open, high-tech office on the North Shore of Pittsburgh offers stunning views of the city and is located directly on the water.
• Growth Opportunities: We're an established company that builds on existing products while always looking to the future for new technical opportunities and ways to improve.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy our hybrid work policy with core office days on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, flexible hours, and a Remote-Work Bank for remote work on core office days.
• Tech Stack: Utilize Microsoft technologies, Angular web development, and cross-platform mobile development. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA or BS in Computer Science, Information Science, Management Information Science, related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated software application development knowledge
• A solid foundation in Computer Science, with strong competencies in data structures and algorithms
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Proven ability to follow through on escalated incidents requiring attention until resolution is achieved
• Experience with SOLID principles, IOC / DI, ORM, and unit testing
• Experience developing relational database schemas (SQL, Oracle, MySQL, etc.)
• Experience with one or more source control systems (Git, TFS, TortoiseSVN, etc.)
• Strong customer service orientation

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS in Computer Science or Software Engineering
• Experience with multi-threading and concurrency in applications
• Experience and creativity in resolving software application and work-flow process problems
• Experience developing with languages and technologies in the Microsoft tech stack such as:
  • .NET Framework and/or .NET Core (C#)
  • WPF, MVVM
  • Entity Framework
  • SQL Server
• Experience with web and/or mobile development:
  • JavaScript, TypeScript
  • Angular, React, React Native
  • Native iOS, Android
  • CSS, SASS, LESS
• Experience in the setup and management of Continuous Integration pipelines
• Familiarity with HIPAA requirements involving data storage and transmission
• Understanding of governance and security frameworks to resolve data ownership, sharing, and access rights within a federated environment

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and technical judgement
• Ability to work in a team environment

 

• Note: This position will not sponsor VISA and is hybrid based in Pittsburgh.

 

Join Us

At SoftWriters, you will only be limited by the bounds that you set for yourself. If you work at a place that you love, Sundays will no longer be dreaded. Come be a part of a team where your passion for technology, leadership, and customer service will make a real impact.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join the SoftWriters family!

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