Staff Software Engineer, Pharmacy Platform

PHIL, a Series D health-tech startup founded in 2015, is revolutionizing the prescription management industry through its innovative B2B2C platform. The company is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of their Pharmacy Platform, focusing on creating scalable and reliable architecture that connects patients, prescribers, and pharmacies.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to drive technical excellence while working on meaningful healthcare solutions. As a Staff Software Engineer reporting to the Director of Engineering, you'll be responsible for architecting high-performance backend systems, implementing AWS-based workflows, and developing robust APIs that ensure seamless communication between all stakeholders.

This position requires a seasoned professional with 10+ years of experience and strong expertise in Golang, Python, and AWS ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of distributed systems and experience with databases like PostgreSQL and MongoDB. Leadership skills are crucial as you'll be mentoring a team while establishing best practices for code quality and system reliability.

The role offers competitive compensation (CA$165K – CA$185K), comprehensive benefits, and a fully remote working environment. You'll be joining a mission-driven team passionate about improving healthcare access and patient experiences. This is an excellent opportunity for a technical leader who wants to make a significant impact in the health-tech space while working with cutting-edge technologies and solving complex challenges.

The position combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both architectural vision and practical implementation skills. You'll be instrumental in building fault-tolerant systems, optimizing performance, and ensuring the platform's scalability while maintaining high reliability and accuracy in processing sensitive healthcare data.