Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Who we are:

AMOpportunities is the pioneer of CTaaS, Clinical-Training-as-a-Service, and the preferred clinical training provider for healthcare trainees worldwide. Our platform provides a comprehensive solution to clinical training capacity and access issues. Through our software and services, hospitals can earn revenue and attract new talent without expending additional resources. Educational institutions can benefit from our software and services too with guaranteed U.S. training which meets their unique curriculum requirements and allows for expanded student enrollment.

The creation of this unique software and our services is inspired by the growing global shortages of healthcare professionals. We’re changing the future by providing a learning model that empowers healthcare trainees to learn and work anywhere. Over 3,200 medical trainees have benefited from our 250+ clinical experiences. We’re breaking down traditional borders and building the future of healthcare education. 

Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. AMOpportunities encourages you to apply even if you do not meet all listed qualifications. We look forward to your application. 

About the position:

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to architect, develop, and scale out the systems that power our platform. You will be responsible for designing and implementing high-performance, reliable APIs and services while ensuring security, scalability, and maintainability. 

The AMO technology team works collaboratively utilizing clear communication to support the team and development projects successfully. As a member of our team, you share your expertise with other members of the team, drive technical decisions, and help shape our engineering culture. 

While this position can be fully remote, we are looking for candidates to be residents of Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, New York, Florida, or Alabama only.

Essential Functions: 

Technical Leadership and Architecture 

• Lead the architecture and design of new systems and services 

• Make technical decisions that impact system scalability and performance 

• Share expertise with other members of the team 

• Drive adoption of best practices 

• Participate in technical planning and sprint planning meetings

• Consulting with engineering staff to evaluate software-hardware interfaces and develop specifications and performance requirements

Development and Implementation 

• Design and Implement scalable REST APIs using Node.js and Express.js 

• Interface with external APIs and third-party services 

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code 

• Optimize database design and query performance 

• Implement robust error handling, logging, and monitoring solutions 

Quality and Security 

• Implement automated testing 

• Conduct code reviews and maintain high code quality standards 

• Follow security best practices 

• Monitor and optimize system performance 

• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues 

Collaboration and Communication 

• Work closely with stakeholders to define technical requirements 

• Collaborate with other engineers to design and implement front end and API changes 

• Document technical decisions and architectures 

• Update project progress and communicate status using Jira 

Skills:

Required Skills 

• Proficiency in JavaScript, Node.js and Express.js 

• Knowledge of REST API design principles 

• Experience with MySQL and database optimization 

• Strong understanding of cloud services especially AWS 

• Expertise in using Git for software development 

• Experience with serverless architectures 

• Strong knowledge of security best practices 

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills 

Preferred Skills 

• Experience with TypeScript 

• Knowledge of Redis or other caching solutions

• Experience with CI/CD tolls (GitHub Actions, etc.) 

• Understanding of OAuth 2.0 and JWT 

• Familiar with Docker and docker-compose 

​​​​​​​Soft Skills 

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English 

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities 

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment 

• Problem-solving and analytical thinking 

• Time management and prioritization skills 

• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, similar technical degree, or equivalent practical experience 

• 6+ years of professional software development experience 

• Proven experience building and maintaining production systems 

• Record of accomplishment of leading technical projects and mentoring developers 

• Demonstrated experience with high-traffic web applications 

• Strong background in database design and optimization 

• Experience with automated testing and QA processes 

What You Gain:

• Competitive base salary of $90,000 to $145,000 annually
• Comprehensive Benefits Program: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Tax Exempt Student Loan Repayment, Lunch and Health & Wellness Program, and Commuter Benefits
• A mission-driven work environment committed to a spirit of support, growth, and achievement
• Performance-based career growth opportunities
• A front-row seat for the exponential growth of a booming education tech company
• Work/life balance

Equal Opportunity Employer

At AMOpportunities we champion the reality of diversity and the necessity of inclusion and accessibility. We are deeply committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees, and to providing our employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment based on disability, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related states), sexual orientation, race, color, social or ethnic origin, religion, age, HIV status, past/present military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Due to the unprecedented situation of COVID-19, AMOpportunites has decided to protect our current and future employees by managing our business remotely. This is inclusive of interviewing, onboarding, and each role day to day. Please consider that our roles are hybrid with options to work remotely or in-office following the guidance of local health authorities and the CDC.