[Remote] Staff Software Engineer

September 26, 2026

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Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Medical Home Network is a mission-driven public benefit corporation focused on transforming healthcare delivery. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to integrate AI into their software development processes and product offerings, while also providing technical leadership and mentorship to the engineering team. Responsibilities Contribute significant portions of production code in our core stack (e.g., Python, Java, Angular, DBT, Snowflake etc.), following best practices and coding standards Develop unit, integration, and performance tests. Integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines and champion automation at every stage of delivery Investigate complex issues across services and data flows, perform root cause analysis, and implement durable fixes Architect, design, and actively develop core features and components for both application and data platforms, ensuring scalability, performance, and security Champion code quality, testing practices, CI/CD pipelines, observability, and reliability. Ensure both application and data systems meet rigorous operational and compliance requirements Partner with product managers, designers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into sound technical solutions. Work closely with DevOps to enable seamless delivery Provide guidance and mentorship to engineers across teams. Elevate the technical bar by sharing knowledge, conducting deep design reviews, and fostering an inclusive culture of learning Explore new technologies, tools, and practices that can enhance team productivity and product capabilities. Propose and execute proof-of-concepts that align with strategic goals Ensure that systems are designed for monitoring, alerting, and fault tolerance. Drive root cause analysis for critical issues and champion preventive engineering practices Skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience 6+ years of engineering experience Strong understanding of data privacy and security requirements in regulated industries Hands-on experience with modern data platforms (e.g., dbt, Spark, Kafka, Airflow) or application frameworks (e.g., Django, Node.js, Spring Boot) Exposure to DevOps/SRE practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, monitoring, and observability Experience leading complex technical initiatives such as system migrations, re-architecture, or enterprise integrations Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide senior engineers, driving technical strategy across teams Advanced degree (Master's/Ph.D.) is a plus but not required Proven experience working in the healthcare domain, with familiarity in clinical data standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR) and compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, SOC2) Benefits Competitive benefits programs including Medical, Vision, Dental, HSA, FSA, and 401k. Fitness reimbursement, commuter benefits, and tuition assistance. Great work life benefits- Paid time off, sick time, and 12 paid holidays. Remote/Hybrid Schedule This role follows a hybrid work model. Candidates within 50 miles of Chicago are expected to work onsite two days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday) and remotely three days per week. Candidates outside of the 50-mile radius are eligible for fully remote work. Company Overview Medical Home Network is transforming health care delivery for Medicaid patients by fostering collaboration and innovation. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https//www.medicalhomenetwork.org/. Company H1B Sponsorship Medical Home Network has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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