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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - **Company:** Nephropathology Associates, PLC - **Location:** Little Rock, AR, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Relational Databases, Dependency Injection, Laboratory Information Management Systems, PostgreSQL, Node.Js, Object-Oriented Software Development, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, ReactJS, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, Backend, Vue.js, Containerization, AngularJS, Git Flow, Information Technology, Health Level Seven International, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Terraform, Docker - **Published:** June 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1a09d89cac1ca9e8 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Vue.js?, Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional certifications, bootcamps, or experience. Experience: 5-7 years of professional software engineering experience, with hands-on work across both frontend and backend. Prior Healthcare, life sciences, or other regulated industry experience preferred. Technical Skills * Strong proficiency in a statically typed, object-oriented or systems language; experience with TypeScript and Node.js is preferred, and candidates should be comfortable moving into that stack (Fastify, oRPC experience a plus) * Frontend experience with modern component-based frameworks and dependency injection patterns (Vue preferred; React or Angular experience transfers well) * Strong SQL and working knowledge of relational database design; experience with PostgreSQL and an ORM or query-builder (Prisma preferred) is a plus * Experience designing and consuming REST APIs; exposure to event-driven patterns is a plus * Experience with at least one major cloud platform (Azure preferred) * Comfort with Git-based workflows, CI/CD, and modern development practices; experience with containerization and container runtimes (Docker) * Experience with infrastructure as code tooling (Terraform or OpenTofu preferred) and applying common cloud best practices around security, scalability, and cost management Soft Skills * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills grounded in first-principles reasoning * Clear, confident communication across engineering, product, and operations - in writing, in design artifacts, and in conversation * Ability to work independently with sound judgment while actively contributing to a collaborative, open team environment * Attention to detail and pride in delivering reliable, well-tested work Other Qualifications * Working understanding of healthcare data privacy, HIPAA, and PHI handling * Familiarity with FHIR (HL7 R4) or other healthcare integration patterns is a plus * Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a plus * Familiarity with Claude and the Claude ecosystem of tools and features is a plus ## Description Position Summary: As the Senior Software Engineer, you will design, build, and ship features end-to-end across Arkana's enterprise software platforms, including our next-generation Laboratory Information System and client-facing ConnectApp. The role spans frontend interfaces, backend services, and integration code that connects our applications to laboratory instruments, partners, and downstream systems. The engineer will collaborate closely with the Engineering Manager, Product Manager, Technical Operations, and our Data Engineering counterparts to deliver clean, reliable user-facing software. What you'll do: * Build features end-to-end across the stack * Develop and maintain backend services - our current stack is TypeScript and Node.js * Build user-facing interfaces that translate clinical and operational workflows into clean, usable experiences - we build in Vue * Build integration services connecting Arkana's applications to laboratory instruments, external partners, and third-party systems * Deploy and maintain services in cloud and hybrid environments * Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing * Enforce security and compliance controls appropriate to a HIPAA-regulated environment * Write tests, conduct code reviews, and maintain code quality standards * Document features, APIs, and integration contracts * Other duties as assigned ## Related Videos - [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) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Lessons learned from building a thriving Vue.js SaaS application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1666-lessons-learned-from-building-a-thriving-vue-js-saas-application) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [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 - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)