Remote Remote (Global) Employment USD 170,000 – 180,000 / year

Zócalo Health is hiring a Senior Software Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Architect and develop scalable platform services, mobile and web applications, and AI-integrated workflows, guiding choices in event-driven design, service partitioning, performance, and long-term code sustainability.
  • Utilize AI-powered development tools for code generation, automated testing, and pipeline optimization to enhance delivery velocity and software quality.
  • Engage in new project architecture planning, including technology stack evaluation, service design, and infrastructure approach to shape foundational systems.
  • Implement robust security measures across application, network, and infrastructure levels, incorporating secure coding standards, OWASP guidelines, and DAST, SCA, and SAST tool integration.
  • Collaborate with product teams to define MVP requirements, track feature usage, and assess business impact through measurable outcomes.
  • Enhance software development lifecycle practices, including test strategies, pull request standards, CI/CD pipelines, performance testing, and developer tooling.
  • Support engineering recruitment by assessing candidates' technical capabilities and alignment with modern software practices.
  • Promote a collaborative environment centered on knowledge exchange, teamwork, and ongoing technical growth.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
  • Minimum of six years of experience building high-performance, scalable systems across web, mobile, or backend platforms.
  • Proven use of AI-assisted development tools in daily workflows, such as automated testing and CI/CD pipeline enhancement.
  • Deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, covering deployment models, networking, observability, and application scalability.
  • Strong grasp of system design patterns including event-driven architectures, microservices, distributed computing, and performance tuning.
  • Familiarity with security best practices across layers, including OWASP principles, secure coding, and integration of DAST, SCA, and SAST tools.
  • Ability to work closely with both engineering and product teams to deliver aligned technical solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills with capacity to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Nice to Have

  • Experience operating in regulated healthcare settings, with knowledge of HIPAA, protected health information (PHI) handling, and technical aspects of EHR integrations or health data exchange.
  • Background in startups or fast-growing organizations requiring high ownership, adaptability, and full-cycle delivery responsibility.
  • Experience designing or integrating AI/ML features such as predictive systems, automated workflows, or retrieval-augmented generation solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to initiate and lead system-wide improvements that support business goals.

Benefits

  • Equity compensation offering
  • Full benefits package covering medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Flexible paid time off policy allowing employees to take needed time for rest
  • One-time $1,000 stipend for home office setup
  • Provision of all necessary work equipment
  • Potential for fast career advancement and personal development

Compensation

Equity compensation package

Work Arrangement

Remote (Worldwide)

Team

Reports to VP of Engineering

Other

  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Remote work is permitted from any location within the U.S.
  • Work equipment is provided by the company.

Not offered

Required Skills
Cloud ArchitectureNetworkingSecure Coding Practices
About company
Zócalo Health
Zócalo Health is a tech-enabled, community-oriented primary care organization serving people who have historically been underserved by the one-size-fits-all healthcare system. We partner with health plans, providers, and community organizations to deliver culturally competent primary care, behavioral health, and social care.
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Posted 23 days ago