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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** Iconstaff - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Mobile Application Development, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Data Integrity, Data Security, Software Debugging, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Mobile Application Software, MongoDB, Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Reliability Engineering, Next.js, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, TypeScript, ReactJS, Reliability of Systems, Electronic Medical Records, AWS Lambda, Backend, Cloudformation, Data Layers, Data Management, React Native, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Data Pipelines - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/principal-software-engineer-boston-ma--acbc6b90-aa43-4522-85f9-3420fa9b204b ## About the Role * 7+ years building data-intensive platforms * Strong system architecture, cloud, and API experience * Proficiency in JavaScript (TypeScript), SQL, React, Next.js * Experience with AWS (ECS, Lambda, CloudFormation, Cognito), MongoDB/DocumentDB * Familiarity with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest) * Strong communication skills Preferred * Healthcare/HIPAA experience * EdTech or school systems experience * React Native or mobile development * Startup or high-growth experience Who You Are Curious, proactive, and collaborative. You take ownership, navigate complexity, and build reliable systems that matter., AWS Lambda, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Behavioral Health, Cloud Architecture, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Management, Data Quality, Debugging Skills, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Healthcare, Healthcare Quality, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), JavaScript, Leadership, Medical Record System, Mentoring, Metrics, Mobile Applications Development, MongoDB, Operational Strategy, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Product Engineering, Psychiatry and Mental Health, React Native, React.js, Reliability Engineering, Requirements Management, SQL (Structured Query Language), Scalable System Development, Software Design, Software Engineering, Startup, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Systems Reliability, Systems Scalability, Team Player, Technical Delivery, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX) ## Description We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and build scalable systems that support real-world mental health care delivery. This is an individual contributor role with strong cross-functional collaboration. What You'll Do * Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure systems across front-end, back-end, and data layers * Develop infrastructure-as-code (CDK) to improve reliability and security * Partner with Product and Engineering to deliver features and technical solutions * Monitor, debug, and optimize system performance Systems & Integrations * Build data pipelines and integrations (EHRs, student systems, internal tools) * Improve workflow automation and operational efficiency * Ensure HIPAA-compliant architecture and data protections Collaboration & Leadership * Work closely with Product and Engineering leadership * Translate requirements into scalable solutions * Mentor junior engineers Success Metrics * Delivery of high-quality features * System reliability, security, and data integrity * Efficiency gains from automation * Successful system integrations * Internal stakeholder satisfaction ## Related Videos - [Web development best practices in 2021](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/280-web-development-best-practices-in-2021) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [GraphQL + Apollo + Next.js: A Lovely Trio](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/311-graphql-apollo-next-js-a-lovely-trio) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [16 Best Free React UI Libraries in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/148-16-best-free-react-ui-libraries-in-2025) - [Dev Digest 131 - AI'm not sure about OSS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/472-dev-digest-131-ai-m-not-sure-about-oss) - [Dev Digest 139 - Soft and hard queries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/487-dev-digest-139-soft-and-hard-queries)