Principal Software Engineer

HHAeXchange

. Contribute directly to key platform features and components as an individual contributor .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $165,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing scalable healthcare software systems, with a strong focus on FHIR and HL7 standards. Proven ability to lead engineering teams, mentor peers, and deliver high-performance SaaS solutions in cloud environments.

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Healthcare Software DevelopmentFHIR and HL7 StandardsSaaS Solutions in Cloud EnvironmentsJava, C#, and Python ProficiencyAgile Methodologies and DevOps Practices

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringHealthcare Transaction ProcessingMicroservices ArchitectureRelational DatabasesNoSQL DatabasesTechnical Risk MitigationAnalytical Problem-SolvingMirth Connect ExperienceCloud EnvironmentsArchitecture Design

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentorshipCommunicationCollaborationInnovation

Tools & Technologies

AWSSQL ServerPostgreSQLDevOps ToolsAgile Tools

Industry Keywords

Healthcare IndustryEDI ComplianceTransaction ProductsEmerging Healthcare TechnologiesStakeholder Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudJavaMicroservicesNoSQLPostgresPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute directly to key platform features and components as an individual contributor
Lead the end-to-end design and development of scalable, reliable, secure, and high-performing healthcare software systems
Design and implement healthcare transaction-processing solutions compliant with EDI, HL7, and FHIR
Communicate team priorities and expectations and ensure resources are available
Own the quality of team-delivered features and functional/non-functional requirements
Identify gaps in architectural patterns and promote experimentation and innovation
Serve as the primary technical liaison for executive stakeholders
Identify and mitigate technical risks
Collaborate with Product Managers, Product Owners, and stakeholders to define scope, assess feasibility, and translate business needs into technical solutions
Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and leadership to engineering teams
Monitor emerging healthcare technologies and trends and recommend solutions
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar field, or equivalent significant industry experience
8+ years of experience in software engineering within a software product company
Extensive experience architecting, building and delivering complex, high-performance SaaS solutions in cloud environments (AWS or similar), using microservices and serverless architectures
5+ years of hands-on experience in the healthcare industry, particularly developing healthcare transaction products
Strong experience with FHIR and HL7 healthcare interoperability standards
Proficiency in Java, C#, and Python (preferred)
Experience with relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases
Experience mentoring and guiding engineering teams
Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Mirth Connect experience; fluency in Mirth is highly beneficial
Travel up to 10%, including overnight travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive health plans
Paid time-off
Company paid holidays
401K retirement program with a Company elected match
Other company sponsored programs