Senior Software Engineer - Homestead Smart Health Plans (Ruby On Rails

Job Description Job Description Senior Software Engineer (Strong, comprehensive Ruby on Rails exp.) Homestead Smart Health Plans (Health Benefits / Insurance) Philadelphia, PA (Full Time, Permanent, Hybrid role) We have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Software Engineer. This is a hybrid role working with a great team and company culture.

We are seeking someone who has "comprehensive" experience with Ruby on Rails. About Homestead: At Homestead, we believe health benefits should be simple and sustainable.

Everyone should have affordable, high value healthcare coverage. We believe there is a better way and we built one. Visit our website homesteadplans.com for more details on how we are revolutionizing healthcare.

We are pioneers on a mission to provide employers the best healthcare option. We seek change-makers. Come join our growing team and help us transform US healthcare Overview:

The Senior Software Engineer plays a primary role in designing, architecting and developing the organization’s custom software applications to enhance our services. They must be experienced working across the entire software development lifecycle: Discovery -> Requirements -> Design -> Data Modeling -> Development -> Deployment -> Maintenance.

Ideal candidates will confidently make key architectural decisions on complex projects. They will have excellent communications skills and an ability to quickly understand business processes. The Senior Software Engineer will lead the entire team and be willing to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities: · Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create high-quality products using Agile. · Develop maintainable code adhering to industry best practices. · Test new features to ensure smooth execution without disruption. · Lead software development efforts across the entire software development lifecycle. · Optimize applications’ performance ensuring responsiveness, efficient code execution, reliability, and scalability. · Secure applications by implementing industry best practices to protect member data. · Learn continuously to stay current with the latest trends and technologies. · Mentor and supervise junior team members. · Perform other duties when assigned. Qualifications: · 8 years of software development experience designing and building web applications and headless server applications. · Experience with agile methodologies and software development tools, e.g., source control systems, compilers, and debuggers. · Strong understanding of front-end and back-end development, including RESTful APIs, databases, and user interfaces. · 5 years programming web applications (Ruby on Rails and/or Angular needed). · 5 years of database modeling with relational databases (MySQL and/or Postgres preferred). · 5 years of cloud administration experience (AWS preferred). · Eagerness to learn new languages and development frameworks. · Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. · Passion for solving complex problems in a fast-paced environment. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer and viewing screens. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Homestead’s benefits include: · Join a highly talented team with a mission-oriented purpose focused on transforming healthcare. · Work in a flexible hybrid schedule of three days in Center City Philadelphia. · Earn a competitive salary with rich benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, 401K plan, PTO, Sick Time and more. We are boldly and passionately focused on reinventing healthcare. Come build groundbreaking software and grow your career for something that really matters.

Join us at Homestead Homestead is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and is committed to inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.