Principal Software Engineer (APIs)

This role will be hybrid in our American Fork, UT office (1-2 days per week). Unfortunately, Henry Schein One is unable to hire individuals residing in North Dakota, Hawaii, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Puerto Rico, or other US Territories at this time. This role is a W2 role and will not consider C2C candidates.
Job Summary
As a Principal Software Engineer with Henry Schein One, you will design, development, and maintain high performance APIs that power our products and services utilizing Node.js. The ideal candidate for this role will have a strong background in API development and experience with Docker, RabbitMQ, and Kafka. This role is crucial in building robust and scalable backend services that support our diverse range of products. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and inclusive work environment where cutting-edge technology meets creative problem-solving.
What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance APIs using Node.js
• Implement and manage containerized applications using Docker and K8s
• Integrate messaging systems using RabbitMQ and Kafka for effective communication between microservices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the applications
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automation
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, promoting best practices and continuous improvement

Travel/Physical Demands

• Travel typically less than 10% with no special physical demands required

Technologies

• NodeJS and JavaScript
• Containerization (Docker and Kubernetes)
• API Gateways
• SQL Server and Postgres
• RabbitMQ and Kafka
• AWS

Qualifications
What You Will Have

• Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Computer Science preferred
• 10+ years of software engineer experience with a focus on API development
• Demonstrated experience in Node.js
• Extensive experience with Docker and container orchestration
• Hands-on experience with RabbitMQ and Kafka
• Demonstrated experience with testing and advanced troubleshooting
• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, its quirks and workarounds
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• SQL Server and Postgres experience
• Familiarity with various design and architectural patterns
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Nice to Haves

• Experience with cloud services
• Knowledge of other backend languages and frameworks
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Experience with monetized APIs
• Experience with Sequelize
• Knowledge of K8s

The posted range for this position is $150,000 - $185,000 which is the expected starting base salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including prior experience, current skills, location/labor market, internal equity, etc. This position is eligible for a 15% bonus not reflected in the posted range.
What you get as a Henry Schein One Employee

• A great place to work with fantastic people
• A career in the healthcare technology industry, with the ability to grow and realize your full potential
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent benefits package! Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401K Plan with Company Match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Parental Leave, Short Term Disability, Work Life Assistance Program, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Benefits, Worldwide Scholarship Program, Volunteer Opportunities, and more

About Henry Schein One
Henry Schein One is the global leader in dental management, analytics, communication, and marketing software. Our company’s products and services work together as one simple solution to provide users with a seamless and integrated experience.
Our company thrives because of our people. We believe in supportive, diverse, and inclusive workforce, inclusive environments, professional development opportunities, and competitive compensation packages. We value innovation, teamwork, and encourage work-life balance.
One of many reasons why Henry Schein One (HS1) leads the industry is because of our products, services and most importantly our people. In 2022 HS1 was awarded one of the top places to work for in Utah. To learn more, click here: 2022 Best Companies To Work For | Henry Schein One
Henry Schein, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.