Position Summary
The Software Developer / Senior Software Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable enterprise applications while collaborating closely with product owners, business stakeholders, and fellow engineers.
This position requires 5+ years of professional software development experience with strong expertise in at least one modern programming language, ideally C#/.NET, as well as relational database design, API development, cloud technologies, and software engineering best practices. The successful candidate should utilize AI development tools, such as Claude Code, to assist in the software development process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Software Development & Architecture
- Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise software applications using modern C# and .NET (8+).
- Build RESTful APIs and backend services supporting web, desktop, and system integrations.
- Develop data access layers using Entity Framework and LINQ.
- Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical design decisions.
- Write clean, well-documented, testable, and maintainable code.
Database Development & Optimization
- Design and optimize Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases, including stored procedures, indexing strategies, and query optimization.
Quality, Troubleshooting & Code Review
- Troubleshoot production issues and implement reliable, maintainable solutions.
- Perform peer code reviews and mentor other developers when and where appropriate.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to existing systems.
Collaboration & Development Operations
- Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Participate in Agile planning, sprint reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist with application deployments, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- Strong proficiency with C# 8.0 or later or Java.
- Experience with modern .NET development (.NET 6/7/8 or .NET Framework where applicable).
- Strong knowledge of object-oriented design principles and software engineering best practices.
- Experience developing REST APIs and backend services.
- Experience with Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL).
- Experience with PostgreSQL.
- Experience using Entity Framework.
- Experience with Git and collaborative source control workflows.
- Experience with Docker and containerized application development.
- Experience working with Microsoft Azure cloud services.
- Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience working within healthcare, healthcare technology, medical device, or HIPAA-regulated environments.
- Experience with Azure App Services, Azure SQL, Azure Storage, Azure Functions, Azure Key Vault, or Azure DevOps.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
- Familiarity with Docker Compose and container orchestration.
- Experience developing secure, scalable enterprise applications.
- Experience integrating with third-party REST APIs.
- Knowledge of authentication and authorization technologies such as OAuth2, OpenID Connect, JWT, or Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
Technical Skills
Languages & Frameworks
- C# 8+
- .NET
- ASP.NET Core
- REST APIs
- Entity Framework
Databases
- Microsoft SQL Server
- PostgreSQL
Cloud & DevOps
- Microsoft Azure
- Docker
- Git
- CI/CD
Development Practices
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- SOLID Principles
- Design Patterns
- Unit Testing
- Agile/Scrum
- Code Reviews
Physical and Work Requirements
This position requires prolonged periods of computer-based work, software development, virtual or in-person meetings, technical documentation, and collaboration with internal teams and stakeholders.
Employment Details (Role-Specific)
Pay Rate / Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Standard Business Hours / As scheduled based operational needs
Work Location: Remote
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer
Persante Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
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