Senior Software Engineer, TypeScript / Node.js

The Senior Software Engineer is a crucial role within our organization, requiring work in various capacities and adaptation to different work arrangements based on the needs set by the business. The successful candidate will be responsible for fulfilling their job duties in the following work situations:

Where You’ll Be

To prioritize togetherness, culture, and accountability, RVO Health operates on an in-office work schedule. We expect employees who live in proximity of the office to work from our Minneapolis, MN office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week. You are welcome to work remotely Mondays and Fridays if you wish.

Address: 11000 Optum Cir, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

This role is also open remotely for those outside of our hub locations

What You’ll Do

• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and implementation of sophisticated software applications and systems aligned with business goals.

• Collaborate closely with stakeholders including product managers, designers, and other engineers to gather requirements and translate them into robust technical designs and solutions.

• Write high-quality, efficient, maintainable, and scalable code adhering to best practices and company standards.

• Debug, analyze, and resolve complex software defects and performance bottlenecks to ensure optimal system reliability and user experience.

• Conduct comprehensive testing and validation including unit, integration, and performance testing to guarantee software quality.

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing.

• Perform thorough code reviews to maintain high code quality, enforce coding standards, and promote best practices across the team.

• Continuously improve software development processes, tools, and methodologies.

• Stay updated on emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends to inform technology strategy and innovation.

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to meet project deadlines and deliverables.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, a related field; or equivalent experience

• 4+ years experience in software development, with a focus on large-scale applications.

• 3+ years of expert level experience with Typescript and hands-on experience with Object Oriented Programming Languages such as NodeJS, Golang, or Ruby

• 3+ years of experience with BE frameworks such as Express or Ruby-on-Rails; Relational Databases such as SQL or Postgres; and ORMs such as Prisma, Sequelize, or TypeORM; as well as working knowledge of CI/CD and Infrastructure as code (IaC)

• Deep understanding of software development methodologies and best practices.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Even stronger interpersonal and communication skills.

• Experience with software testing.

• Experience using AI for code generation.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Previous experience with healthcare regulations and compliance requirements.

• Full stack programming experience using modern technologies including Node.js + TypeScript, Express, RBDs such as Postgres, REST APIs, NoSQL, etc.

• Starting Salary: $118,000 - $155,000 *Note actual salary is based on geographic location, qualifications and experience

• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision), We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program.

Founded in 2022, RVO Health is a new healthcare platform of digital media brands, services and technologies focused on building relationships with people throughout their health & wellness journey. We meet people where they are in their personal health journeys and connect them with both the information and the care they need. RVO Health was created by joining teams from both Red Ventures and UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Health. Together we’re focused on delivering on our vision of a stronger and healthier world.

RVO Health is comprised of Healthline Media (Healthline, Medical News Today, Psych Central, Greatist and Bezzy), Healthgrades, FindCare and PlateJoy; Optum Perks, and the virtual coaching platforms Real Appeal, Wellness Coaching, and QuitForLife.