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Senior Software Engineer

Full Stack

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SmithRx

SmithRx

201-500 employees

Pharmacy benefit management with transparent pricing

Enterprise Software
Healthcare

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Python
JavaScript
React.js
NoSQL
Git
SQL
Java
Postgres
Docker
AWS
Selenium
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • BS or advanced degree in computer science or related field
  • 8+ years required, or 5+ years with an advanced degree, working on client-side and server-side applications
  • Expertise in JavaScript, React, HTML, CSS and various frameworks
  • Experience in a compiled language (Go, C or C++) and interpreted languages (Python, shell) is required
  • Experience in implementing GraphQL APIs
  • Proficiency with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, including schema design, SQL tuning, and database monitoring is required
  • Experience with NoSQL and other modern data interfaces and data query
  • Demonstrated experience designing and implementing scalable APIs; a solid understanding of design patterns, database design, and testing best practices.
  • Proven experience in software design, implementing reusable components or libraries, and ability to work on features with little supervision
  • Experience using Git in a professional environment
  • Experience in writing automated tests using testing frameworks such as Cypress or Selenium
  • Some industry experience with CI/CD pipeline, Docker, AWS, and Kubernetes
  • Understanding of typical web application, SOA and distributed systems architecture
  • Experience at a high-growth startup a plus
  • Positivity; non-dogmatic, team-first attitude
  • Flexibility; someone who is responsive and comfortable with ambiguity
  • Highly disciplined approach to software design and development and ability to work on features independently (accurately forecast delivery milestones and work with stakeholders to ensure that expectations are met)
Responsibilities
  • Taking the lead on designing, developing and maintaining SmithRx full-stack features with a strong depth of knowledge in JavaScript, React, GraphQL, and a compiled language (C, C++, Java, Go) while leveraging CI/CD to iterate quickly
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and technical leads to understand functional and technical feasibility to produce high-quality, performant, decoupled, and scalable code
  • Provide scope and risk estimates for system and feature builds by building technical design documentation
  • Continually apply software development best practices, design patterns, tools and technologies
  • Troubleshoot production issues by performing triages for issues that arise and performing root cause analysis to prevent future occurrence of issues.
  • Leverage AWS compute technologies, like Lambda and ECS, to handle various types of jobs and batch processing
  • Coach/mentor junior team members in their assigned engineering projects by reviewing and providing feedback on code developed, and performing design and code reviews
  • Be the cornerstone of a collaborative learning culture through knowledge sharing, mentorship, code reviews, and exploration of new frameworks and paradigms

SmithRx operates as a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) that focuses on managing prescription drug plans for self-insured employers and plan sponsors. The company uses a transparent pricing model called "Pass Through Pricing," where it charges only an administrative fee and passes all rebates from prescriptions directly to clients and their members. This model contrasts with traditional PBMs that often inflate drug prices and retain rebates for profit. SmithRx's clients benefit from a technology platform that utilizes real-time data to improve service delivery, ensuring efficient and high-quality pharmacy benefit management. The company also provides a concierge service to enhance support for both members and clients. By prioritizing transparency, advanced technology, and exceptional customer service, SmithRx aims to simplify pharmacy benefits and maximize value for its clients.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$98.7M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

31%

2 year growth

242%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • SmithRx's recent $60M Series C funding led by Venrock positions the company for significant growth and innovation in the PBM market.
  • The partnership with Banjo Health to revolutionize prior authorization processes demonstrates SmithRx's commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology for improved efficiency and transparency.
  • SmithRx's collaboration with TheracosBio to offer newly approved diabetes drugs highlights its dedication to providing cost-effective and essential medications to its members.

What critics are saying

  • The PBM market is highly competitive, and SmithRx must continuously innovate to maintain its unique value proposition.
  • Reliance on the 'Pass Through Pricing' model may limit revenue growth compared to traditional PBMs that profit from rebates and hidden fees.

What makes SmithRx unique

  • SmithRx's 'Pass Through Pricing' model ensures complete transparency by passing 100% of rebates to clients, unlike traditional PBMs that profit from hidden fees and inflated drug prices.
  • The company's robust technology platform leverages real-time data to enhance service offerings, setting it apart from competitors who may rely on outdated systems.
  • SmithRx's concierge service provides exceptional support to both members and customers, further distinguishing it from other PBMs that may lack personalized customer care.