Senior Staff Software Engineer

A comprehensive platform connecting people to social care resources across the US, serving every ZIP Code with over half a million programs since 2010.
Austin, TX, USAMadison, WI, USADenver, CO, USA
$142,400 - $213,600
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
501 - 1,000 Employees
8+ years of experience
Healthcare · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Staff Software Engineer

Findhelp is revolutionizing social care connectivity through their comprehensive platform that serves every ZIP code in the United States. As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of expanding their platform that connects people to vital social services. The role demands a seasoned professional with 8+ years of experience who can lead engineering efforts, mentor junior developers, and architect robust solutions using Python and React. You'll work from their offices in Austin, Madison, or Denver, contributing to a mission-driven organization that has been making a significant impact since 2010.

The position offers an attractive salary range of $142,400 - $213,600 and comes with comprehensive benefits including equity, healthcare, and work-life balance perks. You'll be working on critical systems that help millions find essential resources for food, health, housing, and employment programs. The role requires strong technical expertise in Python, ReactJS, SQL, and cloud services, combined with excellent communication skills and the ability to mentor others.

The company values diversity and inclusion, offering various support systems including a Culture Committee and Leadership Development Training. Working at Findhelp means joining a team that's passionate about social impact while maintaining high technical standards. The position requires in-person work, reflecting the company's belief in the importance of face-to-face collaboration for building stronger relationships and culture.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer who wants to combine technical leadership with social impact, working on meaningful projects that directly help communities across the country. The role offers both technical challenges and the satisfaction of contributing to a platform that makes social services more accessible to those in need.

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Responsibilities For Senior Staff Software Engineer

  • Understand user's story to design intuitive experiences
  • Own work from inception to delivery and beyond
  • Refactor legacy code while creating new features
  • Mentor other engineers and foster their growth
  • Work within and across teams to accomplish mission
  • Write quality code with end user in mind
  • Architect for robustness, extensibility, scale, sustainability, and security
  • Provide quality feedback in code reviews and pair on coding tasks

Requirements For Senior Staff Software Engineer

Python
React
  • 8+ years working as a professional software developer
  • Experience architecting features for long term success
  • Excellent technical writing and communication skills
  • Experience writing technical designs and breaking down complex features
  • Experience in Python and ReactJS preferred
  • Comfortable working independently in complex Python codebase
  • Good understanding of SQL, ORMs, and non-relational databases
  • Preferred GCP experience
  • Understanding of web performance strategies and metrics
  • Experience with or strong understanding of microservices
  • Ability to communicate technical needs and solutions to product partners

Benefits For Senior Staff Software Engineer

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
  • 401k & stock options
  • Free food and onsite gym at Austin HQ
  • Paid parental leave
  • Competitive PTO & 10 paid holidays
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Dog-friendly office in Austin HQ
  • 24/7 access to telemedicine and counseling
  • Book Purchasing Program
  • Paid Volunteering Time
  • Leadership Development Training

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