Staff Software Engineer

About Atropos Health

Atropos Health is the developer of GENEVA™ OS , the operating system for rapid healthcare evidence across a robust network of real-world data. Healthcare and life science organizations work with Atropos Health to close evidence gaps from bench to bedside, improving individual patient outcomes with data-driven care, expediting research that advances the field of medicine, and more. We aim to transform healthcare with timely, relevant real-world evidence.

About the Role

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead and shape the technical direction of our team. You will be a critical contributor to the architecture, design, and delivery of our core applications. Leveraging your deep expertise in software design, testability, and CI/CD automation, you’ll drive the implementation of scalable, resilient, and secure systems. You’ll champion best practices, mentor junior engineers, and influence technical roadmaps. Utilizing Python/Django and modern front-end stacks like React, you'll lead complex projects, ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of our software environments. You’ll collaborate closely with product, design, and operations teams to proactively identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring alignment with our strategic business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop complex backend and frontend components, defining technical roadmaps and influencing design decisions using Python/Django and React.

• Lead the implementation of robust, testable, and scalable systems, championing best practices and advocating for technical excellence.

• Design and maintain comprehensive CI/CD pipelines, optimizing deployment processes and ensuring high availability.

• Collaborate closely with product management, UI/UX design, and other engineering teams to translate business requirements into well-defined technical solutions, proactively identifying and mitigating technical risks.

• Establish and maintain coding standards through code reviews, fostering a culture of quality and knowledge sharing across the team.

• Integrate and manage data flows from various back-end services and databases, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance.

• Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging technologies and industry trends, aligning our applications with strategic business goals and future innovation.

• Lead the troubleshooting and resolution of complex application issues, acting as a technical escalation point and mentoring junior engineers through the process.

• Mentor and coach junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and technical leadership within the team.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional experience as a software engineer, with significant experience leading company-wide, impactful software initiatives.

• Strong proficiency in Python for backend development.

• Extensive experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly React, and a solid understanding of ECMAScript 2025 features.

• In-depth knowledge of front-end development technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.

• Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Pytest, Testing Library, Jest, Playwright, or similar) and test-driven development (TDD).

• Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and experience implementing CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience working with cloud infrastructures, particularly AWS (e.g., EC2, RDS, S3).

• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases.

• Solid understanding of web security best practices and common vulnerabilities (e.g., XSS, CSRF).

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to work.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Healthcare related experience is a plus

• Knowledge or equivalent experience working in environments handling sensitive data (ex PHI in healthcare)

Reporting

The Senior Software Engineer reports to an Atropos Software Engineering Manager.

Location

We are a remote first company! All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require, now or in the future, employer sponsorship. At this time, we are unable to hire in the following states and territories: Wyoming, North Dakota, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Our Core Values

• Bias to Action. We are driven by urgency and persistence, ensuring our actions contribute to the relentless pursuit of our mission.

• Intellectual Honesty. We are committed to the integrity of our work, seeking truth, and building transparent methodologies that go beyond industry norms.

• Compelled by Curiosity. We seek to solve the unknown, push boundaries, and do not accept the status quo.

• Impactful Innovation. We pioneer solutions that pursue equity and representation that have a transformative impact for our customers, users, and patients.

• Mindful Mentorship. We approach all interactions with an empathetic understanding, actively investing in the growth of each other and our customers.

Perks

• Health Benefits . Our benefit package includes employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, and LTD insurance. We also offer FSA.

• Parental Leave . We offer up to twelve weeks of paid leave for new parents who have been at the company for 6+ months.

• Financial Wellness . Save for retirement through our 401k plan with Human Interest.

• Flexible Work Environment . We're a remote first company with a flexible vacation policy.

• Home Office Stipend . All full-time employees will receive a stipend to support their remote office setup.

• Offsites . As a remote company we take time 2-3 times a year to get together in small teams and all together as a company.

At Atropos, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We are an equal-opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetics, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Atropos participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. only after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 is completed. For more information on E-Verify, please visit the following: EVerify Participation & IER Right to Work .