Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer

EmpiRx Health is the leading clinically-driven pharmacy benefits management company. As the pioneer in value-based pharmacy care, EmpiRx Health puts its customers and members first by enabling them to take control of their pharmacy benefits, healthcare outcomes, and financial results.

We place more emphasis on member care than any other PBM by focusing on health outcomes first. Our pharmacists and clinicians are at the center of everything we do―and our population health solution delivers tailored strategies for our clients. Leveraging our newly launched, AI-powered pharmacy care platform, Clinically_™_, EmpiRx Health’s pharmacists and client experience teams provide the highest quality pharmacy care to our clients and their members. This enables benefits plan sponsors to keep their members healthy, happy, and productive, while substantially reducing prescription drug spending, which has been on an explosive growth trajectory in recent years.

EmpiRx Health is in unprecedented growth, and we're seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Software Engineer. In this critical role, The Principal Software Engineer is an experienced professional who designs, develops, and maintains EmpiRx Health’s products across front-end, back-end, and cloud platforms. This role applies deep Computer Science expertise, industry best practices, and healthcare domain knowledge to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions. As part of a collaborative team, the engineer is responsible for coding, testing, and integrating web, mobile, and cloud systems to create innovative, well-architected applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Application Development

• Partner with product managers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement intuitive and accessible user interfaces.
• Develop, test, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code using modern frameworks and languages.
• Lead peer code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability for post-deployment.
• Work with SQL, Azure Data Lake, Blob Storage, Containers, and Lakehouse architectures.
• Create and maintain unit tests and integration tests.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues.
• Identify and address technical debt proactively.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning.

Design and Architecture

• Provide technical leadership in architecture and design decisions.
• Balance ideal architecture with practical delivery timelines.
• Define best practices for mobile, web, and backend systems.
• Design and consume RESTful APIs within a microservices architecture.
• Create and maintain clear and comprehensive technical designs.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices and recommend improvements.

Communication

• Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders.
• Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical teams.
• Build strong relationships with product managers and cross-functional partners.
• Use tools like AzureDevops, Teams, and Lucid Chart for effective collaboration.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• 10+ years in software engineering with a degree; 16+years without a degree.
• 6+ years building web-based applications.
• 2+years delivering software in the public cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Proven experience leading engineering teams.
• Full-stack experience with React-Native and Angular with RESTful APIs.
• Strong background in agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Demonstrable experience with Azure Data Lake technologies, preferably including Databricks.
• Expertise in Java, Python, C# and. NET Core.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and automation.
• Knowledge of data security, HIPAA compliance, and SOC 2 best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• 2+ years in PBM or health care working with HL7, FHIR, EDI, and PHI.
• Leverage AI Tools (GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q, Claude, etc.) to accelerate coding, testing, and debugging workflows.
• Experience migrating applications to the cloud and converting to microservices based architecture.
• Experience architecting and implementing AI-powered features.
• Expertise in Databricks (Data Pipelines / ETL, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Databricks SQL, MLflow, etc.).
• Experience with event-driven architecture using Kafka, RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus, or Azure Event Grid.

Work Environment: Remote

Benefits And Perks

Subject to program eligibility, this position qualifies for a robust suite of benefits including: Paid Time Off, a 401(k) program, Health Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Student Loan Reimbursement, Health Savings Account, and an Employee Assistance Program.

EmpiRx Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At EmpiRx Health, we wholeheartedly embrace the power of diversity and the magic of inclusion. The kaleidoscope of unique perspectives, backgrounds, and talents fuels our innovation and sets us apart. We're on a mission to build a team as diverse as the world we serve, where everyone is welcome and celebrated. We're not just breaking down barriers; we're actively erasing them to create an environment where opportunity knows no bounds. In unity, we find our strength and invite individuals from all walks of life to join us in our exhilarating journey to shape a brighter, more inclusive future together.

Note: This job description is a general outline of responsibilities and qualifications for the role. Additional duties may be assigned, and the position may evolve to meet the organization's needs.