Software Engineer

The Hospital Experience Data Team at Mission Pet Health owns the data strategy, architecture, and operational data for our network of more than 840 veterinary hospitals. We are the architects of the data highway that connects our clinics to the rest of the company. Our team is responsible for the entire data lifecycle, from the point of origin in a clinic's system to secure delivery within our internal ecosystem. We enable internal software development, application engineering, and analytics across the organization by building scalable integration patterns that turn fragmented clinic data into a unified, governed strategic asset. Role Overview As a Software Engineer on this team, you will help build the infrastructure for "data-as-a-service" through a blend of platform and backend engineering. You will contribute to the design and operation of the REST APIs and NATS-based event services that standardize data access across hospitals. A critical part of this role involves managing the complexity of data flowing from diverse hospital systems. You will work on complex data transformations and schema mapping to ensure that information from hundreds ofdifferent sourcesis normalized into a high-quality, reliable format. Your focus is on internal enablement, collaborating with the team to build services that abstract away system complexities and enforce data hygiene for our engineering and analytics groups. You will be a key contributor to our high-performance data pipelines, helping to solve large-scale integration challenges while supporting our long-term data architecture. Key Responsibilities Develop backend services and data integrations primarily using Python . Implement complex data transformations, normalization logic, and schema mapping to unify fragmented data sources. Design and enforce data hygiene and quality standards to ensure the reliability of data served across the organization. Manage event-based communication and system messaging through NATS . Build REST APIs to standardize and govern how internal teams access hospital data. Operate data systems using MongoDB and relational databases to support both operational and analytical use cases. Maintain system health and visibility using Datadog for observability and monitoring. Partner with engineering and analytics teams to support their data access and application development needs. Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and the continuous improvement of the data platform. Required Qualifications 4+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on data systems or backend architecture. Strong proficiency in Python or other object-oriented backend languages such as Ruby, Go, Java, or C++. Experience building data pipelines involving complex transformations, mapping, and data quality management. Hands‑on experience designing and implementing event‑driven architectures. Experience with messaging platforms, preferably NATS . Solid experience with MongoDB and Relational Databases (RDBMS). Proven experience building and consuming REST APIs. Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Familiarity with observability tools, specifically Datadog. Nice to Have Experience in the veterinary or healthcare technology space , particularly with Practice Information Management Systems (PIMS) and their associated data structures. Experience with CDC (Change Data Capture) or ETL architectures. Experience with Kubernetes and ArgoCD . Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern SDLC practices. Experience using Terraform or other Infrastructure-as-Code tools. How You're Supported As part of the Mission Pet Health Home Office team, you'll be joining a collaborative group of professionals dedicated to supporting our hospital teams and shaping the future of veterinary medicine. Competitive Compensation A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc. Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability options. Commitment to Growth Benefit from significant opportunities for upward mobility and career growth within a rapidly expanding organization. Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals and a Home Office team that lives by our WAG values. Enjoy generous paid time off and company-wide holidays, discounted veterinary care for your pets, and access to an online discount platform. About Mission Pet Health Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world‑class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper‑local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Driving the award‑winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow . Mission Pet Health is veterinarian‑led, people‑focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr