Software Engineer

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Aperio Overview

Enabling governments to transform healthcare and ensuring no one is left behind in receiving high quality healthcare services. Aperio is bringing healthcare into the digital age with state-of-the-art platforms, while creating an integrated, interoperable ecosystem for all healthcare stakeholders.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Software Engineer with 2-5 years of experience to join our healthcare claims processing engineering teams. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on mission-critical healthcare systems while developing your technical skills under the guidance of senior engineers and engineering managers. You'll contribute to building scalable solutions that directly impact healthcare accessibility and quality.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development:

• Develop and maintain features for healthcare claims processing systems using modern programming languages and frameworks
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code following established coding standards and best practices
• Implement business logic for claims adjudication, eligibility verification, and provider management workflows
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices within our distributed architecture
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members

Healthcare Data Integration:

• Work with healthcare data standards including EDI X12, HL7, and FHIR formats
• Implement data transformation and validation logic for healthcare transactions
• Build integration components for real-time and batch processing of claims and provider data
• Ensure data quality and accuracy across system boundaries
• Support integration with external healthcare partners and clearinghouses

Quality & Testing:

• Write comprehensive unit tests and integration tests for developed features
• Collaborate with QA team to ensure thorough testing coverage and bug resolution
• Participate in system testing and user acceptance testing processes
• Follow test-driven development practices where applicable
• Support debugging and troubleshooting of production issues

Collaboration & Learning:

• Work closely with senior engineers, Technical Architects, and Engineering Managers
• Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives
• Collaborate with Product Managers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Engage in knowledge sharing sessions and technical discussions with the team
• Continuously learn new technologies and healthcare domain knowledge

System Maintenance & Support:

• Monitor application performance and respond to production alerts
• Participate in on-call rotation for critical system support (with mentorship)
• Implement logging, monitoring, and observability features in applications
• Support system deployments and release processes
• Contribute to documentation and knowledge base maintenance

Required Qualifications

• Experience:

  2-5 years of professional software development experience

• Programming Languages:

  Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Java, C#, Python, JavaScript/Node.js, or Go)

• Web Development:

  Experience with web application development, REST APIs, and HTTP protocols

• Database Knowledge:

  Working knowledge of SQL and experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server)

• Version Control:

  Proficient with Git and collaborative development workflows

• Problem-Solving:

  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

• Communication:

  Good written and verbal communication skills for team collaboration

• Learning Mindset:

  Eagerness to learn new technologies and domain-specific knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud Platforms:

  Some exposure to cloud services (AWS, Azure) and cloud-native development

• Healthcare Domain:

  Interest in or basic understanding of healthcare systems and processes

• Data Formats:

  Familiarity with JSON, XML, and data transformation concepts

• Testing:

  Experience with automated testing frameworks and test-driven development

• Agile Experience:

  Previous experience working in agile/scrum development environments

• Containers:

  Basic knowledge of Docker or containerization concepts

• NoSQL:

  Some experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB)

• Education:

  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

What You'll Learn & Grow Into

Technical Growth:

• Healthcare industry standards and compliance requirements (HIPAA, GDPR)
• Distributed systems architecture and microservices patterns
• Event-driven architectures and message processing systems
• Cloud-native development and DevOps practices
• Performance optimization for high-volume transaction processing

Domain Expertise:

• Healthcare claims processing workflows and business logic
• Integration with healthcare ecosystems (providers, payers, clearinghouses)
• Regulatory compliance and security best practices in healthcare
• Data interoperability and healthcare data standards

Career Development:

• Mentorship from senior engineers and technical leaders
• Opportunities to lead small projects and initiatives
• Path toward Senior Software Engineer or specialized roles (SDE 3)
• Cross-functional collaboration experience with Product and QA teams

Key Success Factors

• Code Quality:

  Commitment to writing maintainable, tested, and well-documented code

• Collaboration:

  Strong teamwork skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

• Learning Agility:

  Quick to pick up new technologies, tools, and healthcare domain concepts

• Ownership:

  Take responsibility for assigned features and see them through to completion

• Communication:

  Proactive in asking questions and communicating progress and blockers

• Quality Focus:

  Attention to detail and commitment to delivering reliable software in a healthcare context