Senior Software Engineer II

At Turquoise Health, we're making healthcare pricing simpler, more transparent, and lower cost for everyone. Have you or a family member ever gotten an MRI, a lab, or even a straightforward surgery without knowing the cost in advance? That's bonkers, right? We're working to fix that.

We’ve already launched our consumer-facing website that allows anyone to search and compare hospital insurance rates; something once impossible. Now, we're rolling out a suite of new products for providers, payers, employers, and patients to clean up the healthcare transaction. We want to change how the industry works from the inside out.

Clear Contracts is one of our newest products, where we’ve built the industry’s first contract intelligence solution that leverages AI, enables efficient contract management and modeling, and reduces administrative burden.

We’re looking for a senior engineer experienced in Python to join our team. We have a small, growing, and highly-capable development team. This Level 2 Senior Engineer should be comfortable leading and mentoring developing engineers.

As you would be working for a fast-growing start-up, your role would be wide-ranging. In this role, we’re looking for someone who can successfully navigate uncertainty and lead complex projects to success. As a leader on the team, you’d have a large impact on the growth and direction of the development team.

We work heavily with the following tools and technologies:

• Python, Django, and a wide range of Python libraries
• SQL databases, specifically Postgresql
• Data warehousing and processing tools like Amazon Redshift and Apache Airflow
• Open source web infrastructure components, like memcached and Redis
• Cloud environments, including AWS and Heroku
• A range of AI and Machine Learning tools, which we use to process and enhance our data

Below is a list of ideal qualifications for this position. Don't meet every single one of them? That's okay! Studies show that BIPOC, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ folks hesitate to apply for a position unless they meet 100% of the qualifications listed. We encourage anyone to apply for all open roles. Building a truly diverse team is a challenge that we do not shy away from. Healthcare affects all people differently, but it significantly affects those in underserved communities. With a robust, diverse team, we are stronger and better equipped to change the future of healthcare for all.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor developing engineers
• Manage complex projects from design to delivery
• Drive cross-functional discussions to unearth requirements and architect elegant technical solutions
• Develop Django-based applications using Python, Postgresql, etc.
• Work with large data sets and pipelines, including data cleaning, analysis, etc.
• Write effective, scalable, and testable code
• Improve functionality of existing systems
• Follow security and data protection best practices

Requirements

• 7+ years work experience in Python, or strong experience in another programming language and some exposure to Python
• Expertise in at least one popular Python web framework (preferably Django) or a similar popular web framework in another language (like Ruby or Rails)
• Good understanding of SQL and how to efficiently use databases to solve problems
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (like JavaScript and HTML5)
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment and help foster a healthy team spirit
• Exemplary problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to navigate uncertainty and lead complex projects to success
• BSc in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field, or equivalent experience/knowledge. We are happy to work with strong candidates with non-traditional educational backgrounds.

Bonus Points

• Experience working on open-source projects
• Experience with git and GitHub
• Understanding of emerging AI patterns, such as RAG and Agentic Workflows
• Experience using Pandas, Numpy, or Dask (or the like) to analyze large data sets. Additional bonus points if you have experience managing & analyzing healthcare data!

Salary

The salary range for this full-time position is $190,000 - $215,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level, and reflect the minimum and maximum salary across all US locations (they are location agnostic). Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We will talk about compensation in our first conversation and be transparent throughout the process about which level we think is the best match for you in our organization. Please note that the salary range does not reflect total compensation, which includes base salary, benefits, and company stock options.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with equity options
• Stellar health care plan options (Medical, Dental & Vision), with FSA, DCFSA, & HSA options
• Company-sponsored disability & life insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k) + 4% Matching
• Fully remote work + flexible working hours
• $750 work-from-home setup budget 
• Paid quarterly in-person co-working weeks
• Quarterly $150 co-hanging stipend to meet up with coworkers
• Monthly $100 health and wellness benefit
• Generous paid family leave
• Annual $1,200 learning & development stipend