Remote Senior Software Engineer - Ruby

Meds.com is a rapidly growing consumer technology firm operating a suite of healthcare businesses, including our flagship brand BlueChew. Our mission is to better patients' lives through innovative healthcare solutions. With a team of 300 professionals across various specialties, we've built scalable pharmacy, telemedicine, and e-commerce platforms using cutting-edge technology. As we continue our accelerated growth trajectory, we're launching new products to expand our patient base and accelerate growth. Join us in tackling exciting challenges at the intersection of healthcare and technology.

At BlueChew, "Fullstack" means more than just connecting a database to a UI. You will be building the digital bridge between a patient's medical consultation and the physical delivery of their prescription. This role is for an engineer who thrives on the "hard problems" of healthcare—maintaining strict HIPAA-compliant security and high-availability systems while delivering the sleek, intuitive user experience of a modern D2C brand. 

Join our team in Austin, TX or Chicago, IL - we are looking for someone who truly values and enjoys working in the office, not just tolerates it. 

What You'll Do

• Architect and build key features for major business areas such as pharmacy operations, ecommerce, and telemedicine. 
• Produce high quality code for peer review 
• Provide technical guidance for junior engineers 
• Code review for peers 

Technology Utilization

• Main programming languages: TypeScript, Python, Ruby 
• Databases: SQL and no-SQL, BigQuery, MongoDB 
• Frameworks, key libraries, and runtime: Angular, Node JS, AWS Chime, FreeSwitch 
• Infrastructure: Google Cloud, AWS, GitHub, and on-premise servers 
• Project management: Azure DevOps 

Notable Projects & Accomplishments

• Telemedicine Platform: Proprietary system with EHR (electronic health records) integration, web-based video calls, and SIP-to-web voice conversion
• Pharmacy Software: Scalable system handling high-volume prescription fulfillment
• E-commerce Engine: Includes integrated shipping, payments, email, and more

Qualifications

• Education & Experience  
• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Math, Science, Engineering, Economics, or other highly quantitative disciplines, or equivalent experience. 
• Solid grasp of computer science foundations, mainly algorithms and data structures 
• Expertise in one or more modern programming languages. Examples are TypeScript, Javascript, Python, Go, C++, Java, etc 

Ideal Profile  

• Has written lots of non-trivial code 
• Has had to design creative engineering solutions frequently 
• A problem solver with a sound computer science background.
• Enjoys coming up with a new code architecture, studying a new open-source library, building a new internal library, and designing the detailed steps to implement a big feature 
• Ability to learn quickly how a standard computer science algorithm works, such as graph algorithms, sorting algorithms, etc.
• Should possess real expertise in at least one programming language. 
• BS, MS, PhD in Computer Science, Math, Science, Engineering, Economics, or other highly quantitative disciplines, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of core computer science principles, including algorithms and data structures
• Proficiency in at least one or more modern programming language such as TypeScript, Python, Go, JavaScript, C++, or Java

Highlights  

• Competitive Pay 
• Work on the ground floor launching new DTC medications 
• Be on the cutting edge of both telemedicine and software engineering 
• Contribute as a core team member of the SWE team 

Interview Process

• 15 minute HR Screening
• 1 hour take home test with a sequence of algorithm challenges screen recorded, first 30 min without AI help, and 30 min with optional AI help
• 1 hour live technical interview with a team member focused on algorithms
• Additional technical interview with a team member focused on algorithms (1 hour)
• Final round: on-site visit to our Austin office or video interview with CEO, CTO, and other senior members of the team.

Perks

• 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, Vision premium coverage,plus Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance. 
• 401K with company match . 
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays
• Enjoy free daily lunch 

We are looking for top talent that wants to make a measurable impact in an exciting, fast-paced environment in our Austin, TX or Chicago, IL offices. Fully Onsite. 

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