United States onlyDepartment: IT
Reports to: Senior Director of IT
Location: Tulsa, OK
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer IV to design, develop, and maintain fullstack applications that power our healthcare analytics platform. This role requires hands-on expertise in React, Python/Django, SQL Server, and cloud deployment using Azure and Kubernetes. The ideal candidate brings both frontend and backend development skills with a strong understanding of agile methodologies, modern DevOps practices, and scalable architecture patterns. You'll be instrumental in building robust, secure applications that process healthcare data and deliver actionable insights to our clients. We foster a collaborative, learning-oriented culture and encourage ownership, innovation, and professional growth.
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop fullstack web applications using React for frontend and Python/Django for backend services
- Build and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate with SQL Server databases for healthcare data processing
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile environment to deliver high-quality software solutions
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Git/GitHub workflows for automated testing and deployment
- Deploy and manage applications on Azure cloud infrastructure, including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards
- Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and retrospectives using Jira for project management
- Optimize application performance, scalability, and security to handle large healthcare datasets
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the full technology stack
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical decision-making and architectural discussions
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve our development practices
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of professional software development experience with fullstack applications
- Strong proficiency in React.js, including modern hooks, state management, and component architecture
- Extensive experience with Python and Django framework for backend development
- Deep experience leveraging AI-assisted coding tools like Cline
- Solid understanding of SQL Server, including database design, optimization, and complex query development
- Hands-on experience with containerization using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes
- Proficiency with Azure cloud services and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) deployment
- Strong experience with Git version control and GitHub workflows for collaborative development
- Experience working in agile development environments with tools like Jira
- Understanding of RESTful API design principles and microservices architecture
- Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and test-driven development practices
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with healthcare data, HIPAA compliance, and data security best practices
- Knowledge of additional Azure services (App Service, Function Apps, Service Bus, etc.)
- Familiarity with data analytics tools and visualization libraries (D3.js, Chart.js, etc.)
- Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, ARM templates)
- Understanding of monitoring and logging tools (Application Insights, Prometheus, etc.)
- Previous experience in a startup or fast-growing technology company
- Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in developer communities
About SmartLight Analytics
SmartLight Analytics was formed by a group of industry insiders who wanted to make a meaningful impact on the rising cost of healthcare. With this end in mind, SmartLight works for self-funded employers to reduce the wasteful spend in their healthcare plan through our proprietary data analysis. Our process works behind the scenes to save money without interrupting employee benefits or requiring employee behavior changes.
