Staff Software Engineer

Medical Home Network

IL(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Algorithms, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, AngularJS, Application Programming Interface (API), Applications Security, Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Best Practices, Clinical Data, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Coding Standards, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Cost Control, Data Structures, Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), Debugging Skills, DevOps, Docker, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), HL7 (Health Level 7), Healthcare, Identify Issues, Identity Data Management, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Integration Testing, Java, Leadership, Machine Tool, Mentoring, Microservices, Microsoft Windows Azure, Object Oriented Design (OOD), Patient Care, People Management, Performance Testing, Privacy Controls, Problem Solving Skills, Product Design, Programming Languages, Proof of Concept, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance Methodology, Regulations, Requirements Management, Root Cause Analysis, SQL (Structured Query Language), Software Architecture Design, Software Design, Software Engineering, System Migration, Systems Engineering, Systems Scalability, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Strategy, Test Automation, Test Strategy, Test Suite, Warehousing
LOCATION
IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Medical Home Network - Staff Software Engineer

Staff Software Engineer

Remote

Engineering/Development /

Full-time /

Remote

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Are you interested in building software the way it will be built-not the way it's always been?

THE OPPORTUNITY

We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer who wants to be at the forefront of AI-enabled engineering, someone who doesn't just write code to spec, but rethinks how software is designed, built, and evolved using AI.

In this role, you'll help shape the future of our platform by integrating AI not only into how we build software, but into the product experiences themselves. You'll work across complex systems to design scalable, intelligent architectures and create AI-enabled features that fundamentally improve our product offering.

This isn't a ticket-taking role. We're looking for an engineer with a strong systems mindset and product orientation, someone who can step back, understand the "why," and design thoughtful, end-to-end solutions. You should be energized by ambiguity, drawn to solving hard problems, and excited to experiment with the latest AI tooling to accelerate development and innovation.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll set technical direction, influence architecture, and raise the bar across the team. You'll partner closely with product, design, and DevOps while mentoring others and driving best practices but most importantly, you'll help define what modern, AI-driven software engineering looks like in practice.

MEDICAL HOME NETWORK

Since 2009, Medical Home Network (MHN) has partnered with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) nationwide to transform care in the safety net, reduce health disparities, and build healthier communities. A mission-driven public benefit corporation, MHN helps FQHCs succeed in value-based care through technology, care model innovation, and strong partnerships. Our proven approach delivers leading health outcomes, lower costs, and elevated quality performance. We're expanding our reach and impact to help more FQHCs enhance care for their patients. Modern Healthcare has named MHN one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare for four years running (2021-2024). MHN was recently recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2025.

THE PERKS

  • Fun, challenging, and collaborative work environment with passionate colleagues that care deeply about healthcare delivery.

  • Recognized as One of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare.

  • 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 (Monday and Tuesday) and remotely three days per week. Candidates outside of the 50-mile radius are eligible for fully remote work.

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO

  • Hands-on Technical Contribution

Contribute significant portions of production code in our core stack (e.g., Python, Java, Angular, DBT, Snowflake etc.), following best practices and coding standards.

  • Testing & Automation

Develop unit, integration, and performance tests. Integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines and champion automation at every stage of delivery.

  • Debugging & Root Cause Analysis

Investigate complex issues across services and data flows, perform root cause analysis, and implement durable fixes.

  • Lead Architecture & System Design

Architect, design, and actively develop core features and components for both application and data platforms, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.

  • Establish and Uphold Engineering Standards

Champion code quality, testing practices, CI/CD pipelines, observability, and reliability. Ensure both application and data systems meet rigorous operational and compliance requirements.

  • Cross-functional Collaboration

Partner with product managers, designers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into sound technical solutions. Work closely with DevOps to enable seamless delivery.

  • Mentorship & Technical Leadership

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.

  • Innovation & Continuous Improvement

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.

  • Operational Excellence & Reliability

Ensure that systems are designed for monitoring, alerting, and fault tolerance. Drive root cause analysis for critical issues and champion preventive engineering practices.

COMPETENCIES

  • Software Architecture & System Design

Expertise in designing distributed, scalable, and secure systems. Strong grasp of microservices, APIs, event-driven design, and data-intensive architectures.

  • Programming & Engineering Practices

Advanced proficiency in more than one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, or similar), with a strong foundation in algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented design. Advocates for clean code, testing strategies, and CI/CD automation.

  • Data & Application Engineering

  • Ability to work across domains:

  • Application Engineering - designing resilient backend services, integrating with APIs, ensuring performance and reliability. Strong knowledge of Python (Django), modern JavaScript frameworks, or experience in Java (Spring/Java EE)

  • Data Engineering - building and optimizing ETL/ELT pipelines, working with SQL and modern warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery), and applying DataOps best practices.

Cloud & Infrastructure -Solid understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code. Strong knowledge of monitoring, logging, and observability tools.

Security & Compliance Awareness - Familiarity with application and data security best practices, identity and access management, and regulatory standards (e.g., SOC2, HIPAA).

Technical Leadership -Provides architectural guidance, conducts in-depth design and code reviews, and sets engineering standards. Recognized as a subject matter expert within the team.

Problem Solving & Innovation -Demonstrates ability to analyze complex problems, troubleshoot across system boundaries, and propose innovative, future-ready solutions.

  • Healthcare Experience -Proven experience working in the healthcare domain, with familiarity in clinical data standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR) and compliance frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, SOC2).

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Advanced degree (Master's/Ph.D.) is a plus but not required.

  • 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.

Medical Home Network is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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