Key skills
Software engineering conceptsData structuresAlgorithmsDesign patternsTestingDistributed system debuggingGitGitHubESLintSonarQubeCI/CD pipelinesJenkinsGitLab CIAgile methodologiesScrumRESTful APIsJavaScriptNode.jsIAL3-compliant identity proofingGolangRESTfulGitLabJiraAgileKanbanCI/CDProject ManagementCommunication
About this role
WellHive is a fast-growing organization focused on transforming the way health systems coordinate and deliver care through secure, modern technology. The Junior Software Engineer will develop and maintain software solutions, participate in systems integration, and collaborate with the team to ensure project goals are met.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain robust software and integration solutions under the guidance of a Senior Engineer
- Participate in systems integration efforts, ensuring seamless data flow and functionality across platforms
- Create and maintain system design specifications, flowcharts, and process swimlanes
- Develop and consume APIs to enable communication between internal and external systems
- Collaborate closely with your team to gather requirements, share progress, and ensure alignment with project goals
Requirements:
- Strong analytical mindset with a foundational understanding of software engineering concepts (data structures, algorithms, design patterns, testing, distributed system debugging)
- Familiarity with modern engineering practices and tools such as Git/GitHub, code reviews, static analysis tools (ESLint, SonarQube), and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI)
- Working knowledge of agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum)
- Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills in English
- Proficiency in consuming RESTful APIs
- Demonstrated proficiency with JavaScript/Node.js
- Successful completion of in-person IAL3-compliant identity proofing (requires necessary identification documents)
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for customer or onsite company meetings (approximately 1–2 times per year)
- Ability to work remotely within the continental United States from an Eastern or Central time zone (excluding New York)
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Experience with Golang (self-study is acceptable)
- Experience with systems integration and familiarity with integration patterns and methodologies
- Prior experience with healthcare appointment scheduling workflows and/or EMRs
- Experience using Jira for project management
- Understanding of Scrum/Kanban methodologies