Senior Software Engineer

Verana Health, a digital health company that delivers quality drug lifecycle and medical practice insights from an exclusive real-world data network, recently secured a $150 million Series E led by Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, Inc. (JJDC) and Novo Growth, the growth-stage investment arm of Novo Holdings. Existing Verana Health investors GV (formerly Google Ventures), Casdin Capital, and Brook Byers also joined the round, as well as notable new investors, including the Merck Global Health Innovation Fund, THVC, and Breyer Capital. We are driven to create quality real-world data in ophthalmology, neurology, urology, and oncology to accelerate quality insights across the drug lifecycle and within medical practices. Additionally, we are driven to advance the quality of care and quality of life for patients. DRIVE defines our internal purpose and is the galvanizing force that helps ground us in a shared corporate culture. DRIVE is: Diversity, Responsibility, Integrity, Voice-of-Customer and End-Results. Click here to read more about our culture and values. Our headquarters are located in San Francisco and we have additional offices in Knoxville, TN and New York City with employees working remotely in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, LA, MA, MN, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, D.C. All employees are required to have permanent residency in one of these states. Candidates who are willing to relocate are also encouraged to apply. Candidates based in the Bay Area, New York City, and Knoxville, Tennessee will be give priority consideration. For these locations, the position will follow a hybrid work model, with 3 days per week in office and the remaining days working from home. Why Join Us? Verana Health is revolutionizing patient care and clinical research by utilizing physician expertise and artificial intelligence to unlock the true potential of real-world data. With exclusive access to the world's largest patient data sources in oncology, ophthalmology, neurology, and urology Verana is powering real-world evidence generation. Clinicians utilize these insights to improve the quality of care and quality of life for patients, and life sciences companies rely on the insights to accelerate the development of new therapies. Verana is backed by industry leaders like Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, Inc., Novo Growth, GV, Casdin Capital, and Merck Global Health Innovation Fund. Join us to bring innovation at scale and improve patient outcomes! We Offer Comprehensive Benefits That Include Market-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance plans 401(k) match Flexible time off programs Paid parental leave Annual learning and wellness stipend More About Verana We believe that diverse teams build better products and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to do their best work. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B) or OPT/STEM extension support for this position at this time. While we are remote friendly, we have a preference for candidates within close commuting proximity to our Bay Area or NYC office hubs. To learn more about Verana Health, please visit veranahealth.com or watch our introduction video. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.* Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Why This Role Matters Verana Health is looking for a Senior Software Engineer who combines strong technical expertise, architectural thinking, ownership, and collaboration. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable APIs, user interfaces, and backend services that power critical business applications. The ideal candidate has experience building secure, reliable, and high-performing systems and can independently drive solutions from design through production. You should be proficient in modern front-end and back-end development practices, scalable system design, and working with both transactional and analytical data platforms. We are also looking for engineers who effectively leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity, code quality, and delivery velocity while maintaining strong engineering standards. Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain high-quality, user-centric interfaces and components Architect, build and maintain high-performance, robust and scalable services Work closely with product and design teams to understand end-user requirements and translate them into effective user interfaces Participate in the design and optimization of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure using Docker, Kubernetes and AWS Write clean, testable and well-documented code using JUnit and other testing frameworks Ensure application security by following industry best practices ( OWASP, OAuth 2.0) Guide, coach and mentor junior team members, fostering their professional development Actively participate in Agile ceremonies to break down work, deliver new features and write, review and test code Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation Requirements 5+ years of real world experience on backend development using Java, Spring Boot and system design, along with a strong focus on performance optimization, security, observability, and modern engineering practices. Implemented and managed cloud-base solutions with AWS, GHA/Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, Docker and Kubernetes Hands-on experience with TDD practices and JUnit-based unit testing to drive code quality and prevent regressions Strong understanding of RESTful API designs and microservices architecture Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms and software design principles Hands-on experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality Mastery and real world experience on multiple database platforms (RDBMS, Elastic search, NoSQL). Expertise with the AWS ecosystem. Experience with observability tools: Logging, monitoring, tracing (e.g., Datadog, CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry) Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies Strong communication skills and experience collaborating across onshore and offshore teams. Preferred Prior experience with healthcare related products Experience with full-stack development (React frontend and Java/Spring Boot backend) Experience with realtime communication tools (WebSockets) Knowledge of additional programming languages(python) and framework Familiarity with event-driven architectures (Kafka, SQS, etc.) Salary Range: $149,600 - $187,000 Final Note You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Verana, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Pay ranges may vary for market conditions, location, and experience. National Pay Range

$149,600—$187,000 USD