Software Engineer (AWS / Python)

The company Overview

The company is a highly unique pharmacy solutions company that was founded by and works closely with health plans to implement transformative (to cost, quality, access and experience) initiatives primarily focused on specialty and other high-cost medication solutions.

In 2020, a group of five amazing Blue Cross Blue Shield health plans that in total serve more than 20 million members recognized that the way medications get to patients needs significant reform—rapidly rising costs and massive system complexities are detrimental to patients and the entire industry. In 2025, Wellmark joined as the company's first non-founding investor and sixth owner health plan. Each company made, and continues to make, significant investments to establish the company as an independent entity to lead this transformation.

The company has  advanced analytics and contracting capabilities at scale , and a suite of digital tools , to power our high-cost medication solutions. Our solutions act as a self-reinforcing “ flywheel ” where each element strengthens and feeds into the next, and support an “Only the company can do that,” mindset and prioritization.

The company is also a company that has invested heavily in and been highly intentional about people, team and culture. We believe we have created a very special place to work and encourage candidates to observe and ask us about our culture and decide for themselves.

The company's Values

• Empathy – The people our business serves always come first. We care for our teammates and put ourselves in the shoes of our health plan customers and the patients and clinicians our solutions benefit.

• Diversity – We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone belongs and is valued for their background, experience and insights – one that encourages diversity of ideas, and is a nurturing, trusting, and accepting place for all.

• Adventure  – We are flexible, thrive in ambiguity, fail fast, and pivot quickly to get to a better answer. We celebrate wins and pivots with equal intensity.

• Relentless  – Guided by evidence and data, we are creative, curious, and unwavering in our pursuit of challenging the status quo and each other.

• Transparency – Just as we seek to bring transparency to the pharmacy supply chain, authenticity and integrity are core to the way we communicate.

• Excellence – We strive to raise the bar in all we do by hiring and developing exceptional talent and holding ourselves and our thinking to the highest standard.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Software Engineer experienced in building backend cloud-native applications using Python and AWS services. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in designing and implementing scalable backend systems and data workflows that power our application and analytics platforms. You’ll collaborate closely with product, engineering, and analytics teams to deliver reliable and performance-backed services using AWS Lambda, Redshift, RDS, and more.

Key Responsibilities

Backend Systems Development

• Design, develop, support and maintain scalable internal applications using AWS, Python, SQL, Stored Procedures, Step Functions, Lambda, Gateway API, Glue.

• Build serverless functions and microservices to support application features and data processing workflows.

• Collaborate with data teams to deliver complete, end-to-end solutions.

Data Processing, Integration, Architecture and Design

• Design and develop solutions using scalable data architectures using AWS cloud services, including data lakes, data warehouses, bulk data ingestion, and transaction processing.

• Develop and maintain ETL pipelines using AWS Glue and Python to ingest, transform, and enrich data from various internal and external sources.

• Integrate APIs, batch jobs, and real-time data streams using services like Amazon Lambda, Glue, Kinesis, Step Functions, and S3.

Cloud Infrastructure

• Leverage AWS services including Lambda, Glue, Step Functions, Redshift, RDS, S3, and Kinesis to build robust and cost-effective backend solutions.

• Administer and optimize cloud-native databases including Redshift, PostgreSQL, and MySQL (RDS/Aurora).

• Monitor and tune backend applications and data pipelines for optimal performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.

• Implement caching, partitioning, and batching strategies to accelerate processing and reduce latency.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure backend services and data flows adhere to industry standards and regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA).

• Implement robust access control and data protection strategies.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with product managers, data analysts, and engineers to translate requirements into efficient backend solutions.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship within the development team.

• Contribute to architectural decisions and backend development standards.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive automation and infrastructure-as-code practices to streamline development and deployment.

• Implement DevOps CI/CD Pipelines for current and new products

• Identify opportunities to optimize code, processes, and systems for greater efficiency and reliability.

The skills and experience you bring to this role include

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Informatics, Information Systems, or another quantitative field.

• 5+ years of experience in software development or a similar role with demonstrated technical leadership experience.

• Strong Software development skills and prior experience using Python, SQL, and Stored Procedures, AWS Lambda, API, Glue.

• Advanced working SQL knowledge and experience working with relational databases, query authoring (SQL), writing views, stored procedures and triggers in an AWS Cloud Environment with RedShift, Aurora, PostgreSQL or similar RDBMS.

• Experience with healthcare claims data (HL7, Medical Claims, Rx Claims) or similar healthcare data is required.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Salary Considerations

Anticipated annual base pay range: $100,000 - $130,000 plus additional variable compensation based on performance.

At the company, we’re committed to building a competitive compensation package to honor the value our teammates bring as well as attract and retain top talent that is aligned with our culture, mission and values. Compensation includes base pay (range shown) and could include other variable compensation opportunities depending on job seniority, location, and date of hire. The company also offers a number of attractive benefits to eligible teammates including health insurance, retirement savings, life and disability insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and other benefits to make sure the company teammates and families are well supported.

Please note that the base pay information shown is a general guideline for the job responsibilities and qualifications listed. Salary decisions are based on candidate experience, and market and business considerations.

The company Benefits

• Great Health Insurance

The company pays 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for teammates, and 50% for dependents.

• 401K Match

The company matches 100% of teammate contribution up to 5% of salary, subject to IRS limits.

• Time Off

We have a flexible vacation policy for teammates to unplug and recharge when you need it. There is no minimum or maximum amount of vacation allowed per year, and there is no payment in consideration for unused vacation. Vacation is to be used at your discretion, with approval of leadership.

• Parental Leave

Generous paid leave for new parents (includes birth and non-birth parents).

The company values a diverse workplace and is committed to supporting and celebrating the diversity that each teammate brings to the table. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all teammates and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Fraud Notice

We’ve recently learned of fraudulent job postings and individuals falsely claiming to represent the company. Protecting our candidates is incredibly important to us, and we want to share a few reminders:

• All official communication will come from an email ending in @the company.com.

• We will never conduct text-only interviews (Teams, SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.).

• We will never ask for payment, gift cards, fees, or purchases of any kind.

• We will never request sensitive financial information during the recruiting process.

• Our open roles are posted only on our official website, LinkedIn, and Greenhouse job board.

If you believe you’ve encountered a scam, you can also report it to the Federal Trade Commission or the Internet Crime Complaint Center. Thank you for your care and vigilance — we’re grateful to everyone who helps keep our community safe.

I nformation Disclosure

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We collect and use personal information you provide during the application process such as your resume, employment history, education, interview responses, and other job-related information, to evaluate your qualifications for employment. This may also include limited technical and interaction data, such as IP address and device or browser information.

We may use automated or AI-assisted tools to help review applications, identify qualified candidates, and detect or investigate potentially fraudulent or deceptive activity. Human reviewers remain involved, and these tools support, not replace, human judgment.

These measures support a fair and secure hiring process for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please inform us when invited to interview.

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