Turquoise Health is hiring a Senior Software Engineer II to build full-stack applications that eliminate healthcare financial complexity. In this role, you will lead complex projects, mentor engineers, and architect technical solutions, significantly impacting our team's growth and direction.
What You'll Do
- Lead and mentor developing engineers, fostering growth and a healthy team culture.
- Manage complex projects from design to delivery, navigating ambiguity and driving alignment.
- Drive cross-functional discussions to unearth requirements and architect elegant technical solutions.
- Design and build robust, scalable applications using Python, Django, and modern frontend web technologies.
- Write effective, scalable, testable code across full-stack applications (Python/Django, PostgreSQL, JavaScript/Vue).
- Work with large data sets and pipelines, including data cleaning, analysis, and processing.
- Proactively communicate status and impact, removing blockers and keeping stakeholders aligned.
- Improve functionality and architecture of existing systems.
- Iterate quickly with an eye towards value.
What We're Looking For
- 7+ years work experience in Python, or strong experience in another programming language with some Python exposure.
- Expertise in at least one popular Python web framework (preferably Django) or a similar framework in another language.
- Strong understanding of SQL and how to efficiently use databases to solve complex problems.
- Solid experience with JavaScript, and one or more modern JS frameworks like Vue or React.
- Experience working with APIs, data pipelines, and complex system architectures.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate uncertainty and lead complex projects to successful delivery.
- Track record of mentoring and developing other engineers.
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills with ability to drive technical discussions and influence decision-making.
- Proven ability to facilitate cross-functional conversations, listen actively, and work effectively in remote environments.
- Entrepreneurial mindset: you can problem solve independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience/knowledge.
Nice to Have
- Healthcare domain experience or understanding of healthcare data and pricing models.
- AI/ML experience, particularly with emerging patterns like RAG and Agentic Workflows.
- Experience with data analysis tools like Pandas, NumPy, or similar for large dataset analysis.
- DevOps experience with deployment pipelines, infrastructure as code, or monitoring systems.
- Experience with complex orchestration pipelines.
- Experience working on open-source projects.
Technical Stack
- Python
- Django
- PostgreSQL
- JavaScript
- Vue
Team & Environment
You will join a small, growing, and highly-capable development team. We will work with you to figure out the best fit across our five engineering teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive pay with equity options.
- Stellar health care plan options (Medical, Dental & Vision), with FSA, DCFSA, & HSA options.
- Company-sponsored disability & life insurance.
- Unlimited PTO.
- 401(k) + 4% Matching.
- Fully remote work + flexible working hours.
- $750 work-from-home setup budget.
- Paid quarterly in-person co-working weeks.
- Quarterly $150 co-hanging stipend to meet up with coworkers.
- Monthly $100 health and wellness benefit.
- Generous paid family leave.
- Annual $1,200 learning & development stipend.
Work Mode
This role is open to candidates based in the United States. It is a fully remote position with flexible working hours.
Turquoise Health is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
