Senior Software Engineer

Role Purpose

The purpose of a Senior Software Engineer is to design and build quality software for our Cariloop caregiving platform. Using strong technical execution and collaboration skills, they translate our business needs into solutions that advance Cariloop's mission and vision. They help evolve our team through execution, leadership, and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) within Agile/Scrum environments, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Design, build, and maintain high-quality, scalable applications using TypeScript and relevant frameworks.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements, understand user needs, and translate them into technical specifications for product development.
• Establish and promote coding standards, testing protocols, and deployment practices that enhance code quality, maintainability, and compliance with industry regulations (i.e., HIPAA).
• Conduct thorough code reviews, provide constructive feedback to ensure adherence to best practices, and mentor junior engineers while fostering a team growth environment.
• Utilize user feedback and analytics to continuously improve application features and performance with a focus on usability for caregivers and their families.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment within the team.
• Participate in the strategic planning of the technology roadmap, offering insights on architectural decisions and technology choices that align with company goals and user needs.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with demonstrated success designing, developing, and maintaining scalable applications.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and experience working with modern JavaScript frameworks and technologies.
• Proven experience participating in the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, system design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.
• Experience independently leading complex technical initiatives, from initial planning and architecture through implementation and delivery.
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including clean code principles, code reviews, automated testing, documentation, and maintainability.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Design, and other engineering stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements and user needs into effective, scalable technical solutions.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate technical trade-offs and make informed architectural decisions.
• Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to other engineers through code reviews, knowledge sharing, and collaborative development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and ability to manage competing priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing applications within healthcare, health technology, caregiving, or other highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with HIPAA requirements, data privacy principles, and secure software development practices.
• Experience contributing to technical architecture decisions, technology evaluations, or long-term engineering roadmaps.
• Experience improving application performance, scalability, reliability, and overall user experience.
• Familiarity with user-centered product development, including incorporating user feedback and analytics into technical improvements.
• Experience working in a startup or high-growth technology environment where adaptability, initiative, and cross-functional collaboration are essential.