Senior Software Engineer

DrFirst, Inc.

. Build and improve Gadget, the DrFirst pharmacy agent, from design through production .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Java development, cloud-native application design on AWS, and building scalable, high-performance distributed systems. Proficient in integrating with EHR platforms and implementing AI-driven solutions while adhering to secure coding practices.

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Java DevelopmentCloud-Native Applications on AWSApache KafkaCI/CD PipelinesAI Tools Integration

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Hard Skills

Object-Oriented DesignSpring FrameworkRESTful APIsRelational DatabasesNoSQL DatabasesPerformance TuningEvent StreamingSecure Coding PracticesSchema DesignMonitoring and Observability

Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedAnalytical SkillsTroubleshooting SkillsAdaptabilitySolution-Oriented Approach

Tools & Technologies

AWSGitLab CIJenkinsMirth ConnectClaudeGitHub Copilot

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

EHR PlatformsEPrescribingEPCSPDMPNCPDP SCRIPTPharmacy SystemsDistributed SystemsHigh AvailabilityFault ToleranceMission-Critical Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAWSCloudDistributed SystemsJavaJavaScriptJenkinsKafkaMicroservicesNoSQLOracleSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and improve Gadget, the DrFirst pharmacy agent, from design through production
Contribute to Rcopia EPCS and PDMP capabilities as the team roadmap expands
Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable Java integration solutions
Build cloud-native microservices on AWS with auto scaling, fault tolerance, high availability, and self-healing
Develop and maintain integrations with major EHR platforms, including athenaOne, Epic, Oracle Health, Greenway, AdvancedMD, eMDs, and ModMed, using HL7, FHIR, web services, APIs, and Mirth Connect
Build and maintain event-driven architectures with Apache Kafka
Deliver high throughput and low latency across large, distributed platforms
Partner with DevOps on CI/CD pipelines that automate testing, deployment, and monitoring
Design AI-powered automation frameworks for faster development cycles and automated regression testing
Decide where AI adds value in the codebase and where human design must lead
Set review standards for AI-assisted code
Monitor, diagnose, and resolve performance issues with observability tools and logs
Follow and enforce secure coding practices
Take part in security audits and reviews
Lead code reviews, mentor junior developers, and contribute to architecture decisions
Track industry trends and improve system performance, resilience, and developer productivity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
5+ years of hands-on Java development with deep knowledge of object-oriented design and the Spring Framework, including Spring Boot and Spring Cloud
3+ years designing and building cloud-native applications on AWS, including S3, Valkey, Lambda, RDS, and EKS or ECS
3+ years with distributed messaging systems such as Apache Kafka, with a solid grasp of event streaming
Proven record building and integrating large-scale, high-performance, distributed systems with fault tolerance, scalability, and low latency
AI-first mindset, with daily hands-on use of AI tools such as Claude and GitHub Copilot for coding, testing, debugging, and documentation
Clear judgment on when and where AI improves engineering outcomes, and a record of keeping AI-generated code from lowering quality, performance, or design
Proficiency building and consuming RESTful APIs with JSON and XML
Strong experience with relational or NoSQL databases, including schema design, performance tuning, and query optimization
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitLab CI and Jenkins
Solid knowledge of application and data security, including authentication, authorization, and data protection
Self-motivated
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, agile environment
Fast learner who adapts to new technologies, teams, and environments
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proactive, solution-oriented approach
Preferred: experience building AI agents, LLM integrations, or agentic workflows in production
Preferred: experience with large-scale, mission-critical systems in finance, brokerage, trading, or credit card processing
Preferred: experience with ePrescribing, EPCS, PDMP, NCPDP SCRIPT, or pharmacy systems
Preferred: familiarity with front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Primarily desk work in a remote, U.S.-based setting
Extended periods of computer use

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible for a Discretionary Performance-based bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401K eligible after 3 months of employment, with 50% company match up to first 5% of salary contributed to the plan with a 3-year vesting schedule
HSA for eligible employees enrolled in the HDHP, with a generous company contribution up to $500 for individual coverage and $1000 for family coverage per year
100% company paid short and long-term disability, AD&D, and group life insurance
Accrued annual paid time off (PTO) of 18 days for the first 3 years of service, increasing thereafter
7 paid holiday days
Employee Assistance Program
Continuing Education funds up to $1500 annually for eligible programs after 1 year of service
Voluntary benefits including FSA, Hospital indemnity, Accident and Critical Illness insurances
Remote-First company with a dynamic and flexible workplace
Professional development opportunities