Senior Digital Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Senior Digital Engineer to design, develop, deploy, and support modern digital applications, websites, and cloud-native platforms. This individual will serve as a technical leader responsible for building scalable, secure, and high-performing digital experiences while leveraging the latest AI-assisted development tools and cloud technologies. We are looking for a builder-someone who enjoys creating modern digital experiences, embraces AI-enabled development, and can take a project from concept to production while maintaining enterprise-grade security, reliability, and performance., * Design, develop, and maintain modern websites, portals, web applications, and digital products.

• Build responsive, mobile-friendly, and accessible user experiences.
• Develop scalable front-end and back-end solutions using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Integrate applications with APIs, third-party platforms, and enterprise systems.
• Lead technical design and architecture decisions for new digital initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and optimize application performance, reliability, and security.

AI-Assisted Development

• Utilize modern AI development tools to accelerate software delivery and improve code quality.
• Demonstrate proficiency with AI-enabled coding platforms including:
• Claude Code
• GitHub Copilot
• ChatGPT
• Cursor
• Other emerging AI development assistants
• Establish best practices for AI-assisted software development and code governance.
• Evaluate and implement AI-powered capabilities within digital applications.

Cloud Engineering & Infrastructure

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure within Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Build and support highly available, scalable, and secure hosting environments.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Develop deployment architectures that support both traditional web applications and AI-enabled services.

DevOps & Platform Engineering

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement automated testing, deployment, monitoring, and alerting.
• Leverage AI-enhanced DevOps practices and tooling.
• Support containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes where appropriate.
• Implement observability solutions for performance monitoring and operational intelligence.
• Establish secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure solutions adhere to cybersecurity and privacy best practices.
• Participate in security reviews, vulnerability remediation, and compliance initiatives.
• Support HIPAA, healthcare security, and regulatory requirements where applicable.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to maintain secure cloud environments.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with marketing, product, operations, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in technical roadmap planning and architecture reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement of development standards, tools, and processes., * The salary range above is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.*
• Jefferson Center pay is determined by various factors including education level, licensure level, years of relative experience, and internal equity amongst current staff.*

Application Deadline: This position will remain posted until filled. We encourage applicants to apply by 8/14/2026 for priority consideration.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable writing code, architecting cloud environments, implementing DevOps automation, and partnering with business stakeholders to transform ideas into production-ready solutions. Experience in healthcare, regulated environments, and modern AI-enabled software development practices is highly desirable., * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• 3+ years of experience building and supporting modern web applications.
• Strong experience with AWS cloud services.
• Strong experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps automation.
• Strong experience using modern AI-assisted software development tools.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, APIs, and cloud-native application design.
• Experience with source control systems such as Git.
• Technical Skills including but not limited to:

Front-End *

• React
• js
• TypeScript
• JavaScript
• HTML5
• CSS3
• Tailwind CSS

Back-End *

• js
• Python
• .NET Core
• REST APIs
• GraphQL

Cloud & Infrastructure *

• AWS
• Terraform
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• CloudFront
• Route 53
• Lambda
• ECS/EKS
• S3
• RDS

DevOps *

• GitHub Actions
• Azure DevOps
• Jenkins
• CI/CD Automation
• Monitoring and Observability Platforms

AI Development *

• Claude Code
• GitHub Copilot
• ChatGPT
• Cursor
• AI-assisted testing and code generation
• Experience integrating LLM APIs and AI services into applications, * Experience developing digital applications in healthcare, behavioral health, health plans, provider organizations, or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC 2, or healthcare security requirements.
• Experience integrating with healthcare platforms such as EMRs, patient portals, scheduling systems, or healthcare APIs.
• Experience implementing AI-powered healthcare solutions.
• Experience with digital marketing technologies, SEO, analytics, and customer experience platforms.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.

3.63.6 out of 5 stars Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Hybrid work $105,300 - $130,700 a year - Full-time