[Remote] Staff Software Engineer, Full Stack

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Empower Pharmacy is a visionary healthcare company dedicated to making quality, affordable medication accessible to millions of patients nationwide. The Staff Software Engineer will deliver high-impact full stack engineering across critical platforms, owning end-to-end feature development, system reliability, and performance optimization.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and deploy full stack features across frontend and backend systems, leveraging AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, testing, and debugging while ensuring scalability, maintainability, and alignment with regulatory and business requirementsWrite clean, testable, and efficient code using modern frameworks and AI-driven code review tools, maintaining high standards for performance, security, and reliability within a regulated and fast-scaling environmentDevelop and maintain APIs, services, and integrations across internal and external systems, ensuring seamless data flow, high availability, and compliance with security and regulatory standardsIdentify and resolve performance bottlenecks across application layers using monitoring tools and AI-driven insights, ensuring systems meet speed, scalability, and reliability expectations under increasing operational demandTroubleshoot production issues rapidly, applying structured debugging approaches and AI-assisted diagnostics to minimize downtime and maintain continuity in critical business operationsImplement logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions to proactively detect issues, improve system stability, and support consistent uptime in a high-availability environmentPartner with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate requirements into technical solutions, ensuring alignment on priorities, timelines, and regulatory constraints while maintaining high development velocityParticipate in agile ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives, while continuously improving team efficiency and delivery outcomes using data and AI insightsMaintain clear and accurate technical documentation, ensuring knowledge sharing, system transparency, and compliance readiness across engineering and cross-functional teamsSkillsExpertise in distributed systems, backend architecture, and microservices design at enterprise scaleStrong proficiency in frontend technologies including React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and TypeScript within production environmentsStrong proficiency in Java, Springboot, Node.js, and Python within production environmentsStrong proficiency in GraphQL and/or Node.js-based development for distributed platform integrationDeep understanding of performance optimization, system reliability, and observability practicesAbility to design systems that meet regulatory, security, and data integrity requirementsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience, with demonstrated ability to deliver full stack solutions in production environments10+ years of experience in full stack development, including frontend frameworks, backend services, and database management, with a strong track record of shipping scalable, high-quality applicationsExperience working in agile development environments, contributing to iterative delivery, continuous integration, and deployment practices while maintaining high standards for code quality and system reliabilityDemonstrated ability to leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve coding efficiency, testing, and debugging, with a mindset focused on continuous learning, performance improvement, and technical excellenceBenefitsMedical, dental, and vision coveragePaid time off401(k) matchingWellness perksIV therapyCompounded medicationsCompany OverviewCompounding Pharmacy and Outsourcing Facility It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://empowerpharmacy.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipEmpower Pharmacy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.