Staff Software Engineer
Location: Denver, CO
Job Type: contract
Company: IDR
Category: Development and Architecture
Job Description Apply Now
IDR is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join one of our top clients remotely. This role is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned engineer with a passion for healthcare innovation and a proven track record in software development, team leadership, and problem-solving.
You’ll be joining a mission-driven team on the forefront of revolutionizing preventative healthcare through advanced diagnostics, personalized insights, and scalable tech. If you’re energized by the idea of building technology that empowers people to take control of their long-term health—and want to help scale a product that’s already seeing viral, organic growth across the U.S.—please apply today!
Position Overview/Responsibilities for the Staff Software Engineer:
Lead complex software development initiatives, demonstrating active coding responsibilities alongside team management within Python and FastAPI
Work within a highly collaborative, engineering-first culture that values clean architecture, ownership, and long-term thinking
Leverage proficiency in Python and FastAPI
Develop scalable and resilient applications using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Docker
Solve real-world healthcare challenges, such as building infrastructure to support massive amounts of diagnostic and longitudinal health data
Adhere to software engineering principles and practices, including Agile methodologies, test-driven development (TDD), and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD)
Build and maintain large-scale systems, demonstrating the ability to handle projects of significant complexity and scale within Python and FastAPI
Required Skills for Staff Software Engineer:
At least 12 years of proven experience in software engineering, with a significant portion in a leadership capacity within a startup environment
Extensive experience in software development, with proficiency in Python and FastAPI
Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Docker
Strong understanding of software engineering principles and practices, including Agile methodologies, TDD & CI/CD
Passion for building clean, performant systems that directly impact the health outcomes of real users
What’s in it for you?
Competitive compensation package
Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
Opportunity to join the fastest-growing, venture-backed health tech company in the US at a pivotal stage of scale
Work on a product trusted by leading entrepreneurs, athletes, and high performers to take charge of their health data
Why IDR?
20+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
Employee Stock Ownership Program
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 11 years in a row
Compensation Details: $81/hr W2
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