SmithRx

Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Platform)

Remote

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Health-Tech, Pharmacy Benefit ManagementIndustries

SmithRx: Senior Software Engineer

Who We Are:

SmithRx is a rapidly growing, venture-backed Health-Tech company. Our mission is to disrupt the expensive and inefficient Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) sector by building a next-generation drug acquisition platform driven by cutting-edge technology, innovative cost-saving tools, and best-in-class customer service. With hundreds of thousands of members onboarded since 2016, SmithRx has a solution that is resonating with clients all across the country.

We pride ourselves on our mission-driven and collaborative culture that inspires our employees to do their best work. We believe that the U.S. healthcare system is in need of transformation, and we come to work each day dedicated to making that change a reality. At our core, we are guided by our company values:

  • Integrity: Do the right thing. Especially when it's hard.
  • Courage: Embrace the challenge.
  • Together: Build bridges and lift up your colleagues.

Job Summary:

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in the entire engineering lifecycle from design, documentation, build, test, and maintain our SmithRx product suite. You will advocate and bring best practices/methodologies, coding standards, and large-scale system design perspectives to our team. We need our engineers to be versatile and driven, display leadership and ownership qualities, and be enthusiastic to take on new challenges as we continue to push technology forward.

Eligibility Requirement: Applicants must be based in one of the following states: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.

What You Will Do:

  • Focus on back-end architecture; designing, developing, and maintaining SmithRx product features using various languages such as Golang, JavaScript/Typescript, Node, GraphQL, and SQL (amongst others), while leveraging full CI and CD to iterate quickly.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and technical leads to understand functional and technical requirements to produce high-quality, scalable software and services.
  • Provide scope and risk estimates for system and feature builds by building technical design documentation.
  • Continually apply software development best practices, design patterns, testing, automation, tools, and technologies.
  • Leverage AWS technologies, like Lambda and Fargate, to handle various types of jobs and batch processing.
  • Troubleshoot production issues by performing triages for issues that arise, assessing the impact, creating and executing a plan for short-term and long-term mitigation, and performing root cause analysis to prevent future occurrence of issues.
  • Coach/mentor junior team members in their assigned engineering projects by reviewing and providing feedback on code developed, and performing design and code reviews.
  • Work with senior leadership to turn technical vision into a tangible roadmap every quarter.
  • Be the cornerstone of a collaborative learning culture through mentorship, code reviews, the exploration of new technologies, and other innovations.

What You Will Bring to SmithRx:

  • BS or advanced degree in computer science or applicable experience.
  • 5-8 years of software development experience working on server-side applications, specifically around API servers, third-party integrations, and data processing.
  • Experience at a high-growth startup is a plus.
  • Expertise in a compiled language such as Go, Java, or Kotlin is required.
  • Proficiency with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, including schema design, SQL tuning, and database monitoring is required.
  • Demonstrated experience designing and implementing scalable APIs; a solid understanding of design patterns, database design, and testing best practices.
  • Working knowledge of GraphQL APIs, CI and CD pipeline, AWS platform, Docker, and Kubernetes is a plus.
  • Positivity; non-dogmatic, team-first attitude.
  • Flexibility; someone who is responsive and comfortable with change.

Skills

Golang
JavaScript
Typescript
Node.js
GraphQL
SQL
Backend Architecture
CI/CD
System Design
Software Development Lifecycle

SmithRx

Pharmacy benefit management with transparent pricing

About SmithRx

SmithRx operates as a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) that focuses on managing prescription drug plans for self-insured employers and plan sponsors. The company uses a transparent pricing model called "Pass Through Pricing," where it charges only an administrative fee and passes all rebates from prescriptions directly to clients and their members. This model contrasts with traditional PBMs that often inflate drug prices and retain rebates for profit. SmithRx's clients benefit from a technology platform that utilizes real-time data to improve service delivery, ensuring efficient and high-quality pharmacy benefit management. The company also provides a concierge service to enhance support for both members and clients. SmithRx aims to simplify pharmacy benefits while maximizing value for its clients through transparency, advanced technology, and exceptional customer service.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$94.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Wellness Program
Commuter Benefits
Parental Leave
Mental Health Support
Professional Development Budget

Risks

Increased competition from technology-driven PBMs like Capital Rx could erode market share.
Rapid technological advancements may require costly updates to SmithRx's platform.
Potential regulatory scrutiny on PBM pricing models could impact SmithRx's business model.

Differentiation

SmithRx uses a transparent 'Pass Through Pricing' model, unlike traditional PBMs.
The company leverages real-time data for efficient pharmacy benefit management services.
SmithRx offers concierge-level service, enhancing customer satisfaction and support.

Upsides

SmithRx secured $60M in Series C funding, indicating strong investor confidence.
Partnership with Banjo Health enhances prior authorization processes using AI technology.
Collaboration with TheracosBio offers cost-effective drug options for Type 2 Diabetes.

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