Staff Software Engineer – Ad Tech (Python Focus)

Join PatientPoint to be part of a dynamic team creating change in and around the doctor’s office. As a leading digital health company, we innovate to positively impact patient behaviors. Our purpose-driven approach offers an inspirational career opportunity where you can contribute to improving health outcomes for millions of patients nationwide.

Location: Remote

Travel Requirements: 4-5 weeks per year

Job Summary  
The Staff Software Engineer brings deep expertise in designing and implementing scalable software platforms across infrastructure, tools, and development methodologies. In this role, you’ll help build PatientPoint’s next-generation unified platform using Python 3, Elasticsearch, and AWS. You thrive in environments that demand high-performance, production-grade code, and take ownership of your work from architecture through delivery. You’re driven to solve complex problems at scale and are motivated by building software that makes a meaningful impact. You want to build things that matter.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and maintain robust backend systems and APIs deployed in AWS across multiple technical domains
• Develop scalable, high-performance solutions that follow modern software design principles and meet business requirements
• Contribute to architectural discussions and drive implementation of clean, reusable solutions across services
• Ensure the stability, performance, and scalability of core platform services and APIs
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies such as planning, retrospectives, and story grooming
• Conduct thorough code reviews, share technical feedback, and contribute to continuous code quality improvements
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, DevOps, and Security to support high-quality software delivery
• Mentor peers and junior engineers through thoughtful collaboration and knowledge sharing.

What We Need

• 8+ years of experience in backend software engineering focused on building enterprise-grade applications
• 6+ years developing scalable, high-performance, high availability microservices
• 6+ years designing cloud-native architectures and implementing infrastructure as code
• 6+ years of hands-on experience with relational databases and writing optimized SQL queries
• 3+ years of Elasticsearch experience or other cloud-native search technologies
• Advanced proficiency in Python 3, with expert-level knowledge required (a coding assessment will be administered to evaluate this proficiency).

Desired Qualifications

• Strong front-end development skills using JavaScript, TypeScript, and frameworks such as React or Angular
• Hands-on experience with observability tools and performance monitoring platforms, including New Relic and Sentry
• Skilled in infrastructure-as-code using Terraform or similar tools
• Background in containerization and orchestration platforms such as Docker, Amazon ECS, and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with cloud security concepts and protocols including OAuth2, JWT, HMAC, data encryption, hashing, and secret management
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners such as Product, DevOps, and Security
• Demonstrated success in mentoring and guiding junior engineers
• Understanding of digital advertising ecosystems and platforms such as Google Ad Manager, Kevel, Sizmek, and DV360
• Awareness of healthcare compliance standards and regulatory frameworks like HIPAA and PHI
• Experience developing software with a focus on customer feedback and iterative improvement

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Self-motivation, strong ambition, and interest in directly impacting business results.
• Resourcefulness, multi-tasking skills and creative problem-solving skills.
• Resiliency and ability to overcome challenges, sound business judgment.
• Passion for relationship building and building trusted partnerships.

Base Salary Band: $121,458.67 - $187,333.00

Compensation: At PatientPoint, we are committed to providing competitive pay and benefits that are in line with industry standards. We analyze and carefully consider several factors when determining compensation, including skills, qualifications, geographic location, and professional experience, which can cause your compensation to vary. The base salary range listed is just one component of PatientPoint’s total compensation package for employees. For additional details on our total benefits package, please review the section “About PatientPoint” at the end of this job description.

About PatientPoint: PatientPoint® is the Point of Change company, transforming the healthcare experience through the strategic delivery of behavior-changing content at critical moments of care. As the nation’s largest and most impactful digital network in 30,000 physician offices, we connect patients, providers and health brands with relevant information that is proven to drive healthier decisions and better outcomes. Learn more at patientpoint.com.

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What We Offer: We know you bring your whole self to work every day, and we are committed to supporting our full-time teammates with a comprehensive range of modernized benefits and cultural perks. We offer competitive compensation, flexible time off to recharge, hybrid work options, mental and emotional wellness resources, a 401K plan, and more. While these benefits are available to full-time team members, we strive to create a positive and supportive environment for all teammates.

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