HCA Healthcare

Senior Staff Software Engineer

HCA Healthcare • $120K — $150K *
Nashville, TN 37211In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of relevant work experience in software development and engineering
  • Proficient in languages including Python, SQL, ReactJS, Node.js, Vue.js, and NestJS
  • Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and DevOps practices
  • Strong understanding of container-based platforms like Docker and Kubernetes
  • Experience in healthcare technology and data preferred

Responsibilities

  • Develop innovative healthcare technology solutions
  • Act as a technical expert for project integrations and requirements gathering
  • Design and implement scalable distributed software systems
  • Produce high-quality, reusable code adhering to best practices
  • Create and maintain automated deployment frameworks for CI/CD
  • Consult on software design solutions and lead troubleshooting activities
  • Mentor less experienced engineers and guide programming assignments

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support including free counseling services
  • Paid time off and family leave programs
  • 401(k) plan with 100% match on a portion of pay
  • Tuition assistance and support for educational pursuits
  • Additional benefits for family building, life insurance, and legal counseling
Full Job Description
Senior Staff Software Engineer

Job Summary and Qualifications

Position Summary

This position is responsible for developing, testing, and deploying innovative technology and data products within the ITG Accelerated Technologies organization and DT&I. They will help us build platforms and services that enable our physicians and clinicians to provide world-class care for patients in our hospitals. Along with technical expertise, a candidate for this position should be comfortable designing and reasoning about complex distributed systems.

Major Responsibilities:

This engineer can quickly learn, maintain and pragmatically improve existing solutions as well as design new ones. They will provide key problem resolutions for production systems as needed. They have an in-depth understanding of the services provided by ITG Accelerated Technologies and DT&I and can develop relationships throughout the organization to assist in accomplishing its goals for the company. This engineer strategically designs, constructs, and implements software in a software development environment. This engineer is a highly motivated self-starter and is committed to delivering high quality solutions within agreed upon timelines. They are committed to engineering excellence and comfortable working in a fast-paced complex environment. Strong application development skills are required using ReactJS, Node.js, Vue.js, NestJS TypeScript, or Python. GCP experience is preferred. Experience with AI assisted tooling such as GitHub Copilot, Lovable.dev, v0.dev, https://bolt.new/, or other Vibe Coding tools is required. Experience with healthcare data and technology is preferred.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Build life-changing healthcare technology
• Act as a technical expert within AT and project Integrations, including requirements gathering, design, development, and testing
• Provide valuable insights in requirements validation and feasibility analysis with respect to AT
• Design scalable distributed software
• Clearly communicate software architecture in accordance with C4 model
• Estimate work effort required in delivering features keeping AT capabilities in mind
• Produce high quality, modular, reusable code that incorporates coding best practices and serves as an example for less experienced developers
• Design and execute DevOps strategies and processes, driving the change management which accompanies these types of transformative solutions
• Design, build and maintain automated deployment frameworks (Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery)
• Escalate product issues and risks appropriately and collaborate on solutions
• Possess deep knowledge and extensive experience in software design patterns.
• Produce and review enterprise-level system design documentation, including Use Cases, Software Architecture Documentation, Service Mapping (i.e., map service schema to backend source systems), Consumer Guide (i.e., end user documentation), and transition documentation to support the team.
• Create Service Level Agreements (states the agreed upon availability-uptime/downtime, maintenance windows, etc. for a Service) and Supplementary Specifications (i.e., non-functional specifications). Ensure implementations are up to current standards for coding, naming, security, and versioning.
• Consult on and guide design of software solutions
• Possess deep knowledge and experience with a variety of testing methodologies and drives the adoption of best practices
• Possess excellent communication skills to interface with various stakeholders from business consumers to technical staff.
• Research and become the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the interaction of the Service with source systems as well as interaction with the consumers (business users).
• Lead troubleshooting activities
• Provide after hours/on-call support as needed
• Mentor other engineers
• Direct the performance of programming assignments within the department
• Develop software development standards and frameworks
• Work with Enterprise Architects on Technology Evaluation / Product Selection
• Partner with managers in Contract Negotiation / Vendor Relations
• Interview / Hiring / Performance Evaluation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Practice and adhere to the "Code of Conduct" philosophy and "Mission and Value Statement."

Education & Experience:

Bachelor Degree or work experience in lieu of degree

Masters Degree Preferred
• 7+ Years Relevant Work Experience Required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Behaviors:
• Technology Experience: 7+ years of experience in most of the following:

We are looking for experts in these areas. If you don't have experience in some of these, you are able to work collaboratively on a cross-functional team that builds Data Science signal delivery, data pipeline, and DevOps infrastructure.
• Experience with cloud development technologies, especially Google Cloud Platform
• Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages, especially Python and SQL required.
• Data engineering experience includes architecture for ingesting, transforming, and feature engineering data elements used for data science and machine learning.
• Deep understanding of steaming and event driven architectures
• Strong understanding of best practices in the design of REST-based APIs
• Nuanced understanding of distributed version control
• Experience in data acquisition, data cleansing and parsing required.
• Detailed understanding of DevOps practices and extensive experience with associated tools.
• Extensive experience and deep understanding of container-based platforms such as Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and Cloud Run
• Extensive Experience with container monitoring applications such as monitoring solutions such as Cloud Monitoring, SysDig, Data Dog, AppDynamics, New Relic, Nagios, and Zabbix
• Understanding of data science concepts.
• SQL experience / database interrogation techniques
• Linux command line skills
• Scrum, Agile, Lean Product Development, Domain Driven Design
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience and deep knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Healthcare experience, preferable

Adaptability
• Treats change and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth.
• Focuses on the beneficial aspects of change and speaks positively about the change to others.
• Seeks to understand changes in work tasks, situations, and environment as well as the logic or basis for change.
• Demonstrates the ability to help others adapt to change and to personally adapt to various work environments.

Strategic Working Relationship:
• Builds relationships within the department and across multi-disciplinary teams to assist in facilitating discussions regarding data outputs and feedback on usage activities to improve AT impact.

Adaptability - Expected Level of Competency
• Ability to network with corporate and field contacts.
• Frequent inter-departmental contact and presentations.
• Independently works with customers on a 1:1 basis, as well as in teams.

Working Standards
• Continues to refine development and analytical skills.
• Applies a consistent development approach to provide creative solutions to problems.
• Leads the design, construction and implementation of software and analytics solutions in the data science engineering environment.
• Expands the organizational technical knowledge by providing mentoring to internal team and attending professional development opportunities.

Freedom to Act/ Independent Judgment
• Works independently with receiving minimal guidance. Acts as a team lead for multi-disciplinary projects.
• Acts as a mentor and provides directions to colleagues with less experience.
• Work is evaluated to ensure objectives are met.
• Exercises judgement in selecting and adapting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Contributes to designing standard practices and procedures. Required

Occasional Travel: The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis.
Benefits

HCA Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About HCA Healthcare

HCA Healthcare Careers

Join the dedicated team at HCA Healthcare, a leading provider in the medical field, and be part of a company known for its exceptional care and commitment to innovation. At HCA Healthcare, we offer a variety of job opportunities that allow professionals to grow their careers in a supportive and diverse environment.

Work You’ll Do

At HCA Healthcare, you will contribute to a culture that values patient care above all. Our team members are equipped with the skills and resources needed to provide outstanding healthcare services. With positions ranging from nursing to administrative roles, HCA Healthcare is actively hiring and offers a dynamic workplace where leadership and professional growth are encouraged.

Innovate and Lead

Join a team where innovation is at the heart of everything we do. HCA Healthcare is a place where you can lead efforts to improve patient outcomes using the latest technologies and practices in the healthcare industry. Our leadership is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, ensuring all team members can thrive.

Professional Growth and Development

HCA Healthcare believes in nurturing the growth of its employees through robust professional development and training programs. Whether you are just starting your career or are a seasoned professional, we provide the tools and training necessary to advance your skills and take on new challenges. Explore our wide range of career paths and find the position that best suits your skills and passions.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits designed to support their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. From comprehensive health insurance to retirement plans and employee wellness programs, HCA Healthcare takes care of its team. Our inclusive culture and commitment to work-life balance make HCA Healthcare a desirable place to work.

Internship and Networking Opportunities

For those new to the healthcare field, HCA Healthcare offers internship programs that provide real-world experience and a pathway to full-time employment. Additionally, our extensive professional network allows for endless networking opportunities, helping you to build relationships and advance your career.

Join Our Team

Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. Ready to start your journey with HCA Healthcare? Prepare your resume, sharpen your interview skills, and apply today to become part of a team that’s dedicated to improving lives.

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Learn more about HCA Healthcare
Size
204,000 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$3.7 billion
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$51.5 billion
NASDAQ
HCA
* Ladders Estimates

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