Software Engineer I

The SSI Group, LLC, headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, is a national leader in Healthcare Technology. Software Engineer I       Job Code SEI.401.002 FLSA Status Exempt Job Family Data Management Cost Center 401     Purpose of Position As a Software Engineer I, you will participate in the complete software development lifecycle—from design and architecture to system integration, usability, and delivery. You will play a dual role: maintaining critical legacy systems while actively contributing to a modern Lakehouse Platform. You’ll collaborate closely with fellow engineers, product owners, and management to deliver high-quality, scalable SaaS solutions in a fast-paced, agile environment.    This role emphasizes hands-on development, performance tuning, testing, and production support. A key focus is adopting a "moving left" philosophy by utilizing local Kubernetes environments for early validation of containerized services before deployment. You will adhere to best practices in security, privacy, and compliance, specifically within the context of a private cloud-based environment.        Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions Design, develop, test, and deliver new features and software applications.  Create and maintain technical documentation, including architectural designs and improvement proposals.  Analyze and tune application performance; proactively identify and address scalability and reliability risks.  Conduct code reviews and contribute to maintaining high-quality standards across the codebase.  Support release management to ensure smooth deployment and maintenance of production systems.  Investigate, debug, and resolve escalated production issues.  "Moving Left" Development: Implement a "moving left" development strategy by setting up local development environments using Kubernetes that mirror production infrastructure, allowing for early detection of integration issues in containerized services.  Write unit tests and contribute to automated testing strategies.  Design and implement logging, error-handling patterns, and performance monitoring dashboards.  Identify and optimize slow-performing SQL queries and system bottlenecks.  Participate in backlog grooming, sprint planning, and status updates to keep stakeholders informed.  Ensure compliance with corporate policies and federal regulations related to security, privacy, accessibility, and ethical AI use.    Additional Duties Support QA and client services teams as needed. Assists other team members and other development teams as needed.  Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.     Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Databases & Data Structures:  SQL Server 2022+, SSMS, T-SQL  Lakehouse: Apache Iceberg, Apache Parquet, OpenMetadata., Clickhouse   Programming & Frameworks:  C# with ASP.NET (MVC, Web Forms, WebAPI)  React, Node.js, AngularJS, JavaScript, TypeScript, jQuery, HTML  RESTful Web Services  Entity Framework, ADO.NET  Python  Apache Airflow, Spark, Debezium  Development Tools & Environments:  Microsoft Visual Studio 2022+, Visual Studio Code, DBeaver  Version Control: Azure DevOps, Git  Build/Release: Microsoft Release Management, Docker, ArgoCD, Artifactory, Helm  Redis, Valkey, RabbitMQ, Kafka   AI Developer Tools: Copilot, Continue   Other Technologies:  Telerik & Kendo UI, Bootstrap, Microsoft Office, Power BI  Cloud Environments: Azure, AWS, Private Cloud   Design & Architecture:  Object-Oriented Analysis & Design (OOA/OOD), Design Patterns  Experience designing scalable, enterprise-grade solutions  Soft Skills & Attributes  Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills  Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines under pressure  Effective communicator with the ability to explain complex technical issues  Proactive contributor and effective team player  Detail-oriented and self-motivated with a commitment to excellence  Capable of independent decision-making and task ownership  Must be able to see clearly with or without corrective lenses and hear clearly with or without aids.  Must be able to use hands, fingers and wrists, repetitively, using a computer keyboard and other office equipment, regularly.  Must be able to proficiently speak, read and write in English.  Willing to travel occasionally as required.   Information Security and Data Protection The SSI Security-First Mindset Information security and data protection is a shared responsibility – codified in our commitment to the SSI Security-First Mindset. The SSI Security-First Mindset is comprised of five pillars and universally applicable to all employees, regardless of position description, assigned duties and responsibilities.   The Five Pillars of the SSI Security-First Mindset:   Pillar 1: Governance: Develop, implement, and enforce secure operational processes, procedures, and routines. Pillar 2: Accountability: Take an active role in protecting company assets and system & data resources. Pillar 3: Awareness: Recognize, report, and take action to resolve security risks. Pillar 4: Preparedness: Develop, implement, test, and improve backup plans for operational processes, procedures, and routines. Pillar 5: Collaboration: Communicate, share, and promote your Security-First Mindset at every opportunity.       Experience and Education Requirements Education Min/Preferred Education Level Description Minimum 4 Year / Bachelors Degree Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or relevant industry experience. Preferred Graduate Degree Master’s degree in Computer Science or relevant industry experience.     Years of Experience Minimum Years of Experience Comments 0-1 Previous experience as a Software Engineer preferred, but not required. 0 Knowledge of healthcare revenue cycle and electronic claims processing a plus.     Certifications Min/Preferred Certification Description     A combination of experience and advanced education may be substituted. Background checks and drug test required.       Acknowledgement I have read and understand this job description and agree that I am able to fulfill the essential functions as stated above. I further understand that it is my responsibility to request an accommodation, if necessary, to fulfill the essential functions of this position.     Employee's Signature Date __________________________________ ______________________     Supervisor Signature Date __________________________________ ______________________       SSI offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life/AD&D, LTD, vision, 401(k) matching, paid vacation and tuition reimbursement.