Healthcare’s helping hand.

CHG shook things up in 1979 by inventing the locum tenens staffing model. We connect doctors with patients who need their care. As the largest physician staffing firm in America, our providers treat millions of patients each year.

Our industry is growing and demand is high. This means you’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow and develop in your career. Keeping healthcare healthy can be as fun as it is rewarding

The Principal Software Engineer is responsible for being part of a product team and contributing to the software design, software development, and overall product lifecycle for a product that our customers love. The Principal Software Engineer role is a highly collaborative position. It is also a position that plays an active role working with 3rd party vendors, key platforms vendors (e.g., Salesforce) and the open-source community.

The Principal Software Engineer creates foundational code elements that can be reused as well as architectural diagrams and other product-related documentation. They also define service level objectives for products. In addition, Software Engineer Principals may be involved in product configuration, performance tuning and testing as well as production monitoring.

Responsibilities:

Design and Architecture: Leading the architecture and design of complex software systems, with a focus on scalable data product development. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate these into technical specifications and architectural designs that guide the team’s development efforts.

Full-Stack JavaScript Development: Utilizing your expertise in JavaScript (Node.js, React, or Vue) to build robust front-end and back-end components. You will implement new features, optimize performance, and ensure the smooth integration of the data product with various applications and services.

Data Product Development: Developing features and solutions that support data acquisition, storage, analysis, and integration. You will work closely with product managers and data scientists to deliver high-quality, insightful data products that align with our company’s goals and client needs.

Integrations with Salesforce and Other Platforms: Applying your experience with Salesforce and other external systems to build seamless integrations. This includes developing custom APIs, connecting data flows, and ensuring reliable data exchange between systems.

Technical Leadership and Mentorship: Acting as a senior technical advisor for the team, guiding best practices, coding standards, and high-quality code reviews. Your mentorship will help elevate the skills of junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture.

Qualifications:

Mastery of one or more object-oriented programming language (preferably in Typescript)

Mastery of one or more modern scripting language (Java Script)

Mastery of one or more modern application framework (, React, Node.js)

Mastery of one or more testing frameworks (Jasmine, Jest, Mocha, Chai)

Mastery of writing SQL queries against a relational database

Experience with cloud technologies and DevOps (AWS, Kubernetes)

Experience with microservices and event-driven architecture

Experience implementing CI/CD pipeline, including automated testing using TDD

Organized and detail-oriented, able to work well under deadlines in a changing environment and perform multiple tasks effectively and concurrently.

Able to work effectively independently on assigned tasks, and within a collaborative team-oriented environment using sound judgment in decision making.

Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, including good technical writing and interpersonal skills.

Excellent ability to mentor others

Education & Years of Experience:

BS or MS in Computer Science or related technical discipline preferred

8+ years of professional experience as a software engineer

Demonstrated experience with data product development, including data architecture, pipelines, and integration with external systems.

Strong knowledge of Salesforce, particularly in developing and managing integrations with Salesforce and other enterprise systems.

Proven technical leadership skills, including mentorship and guidance for junior engineers and promoting a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Preferred:

Excellent problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges.

Experience in agile development methodologies and a commitment to high-quality software engineering practices.

We believe in fair compensation for all of our people, which is why our pay structure takes into account the cost of labor across U.S. geographic markets. For this position, we offer a pay range of $143,400 -- $276,900 annually, with pay varying depending on work location and job-related factors such as knowledge, position level and experience. During the hiring process, your recruiter can provide more information about the specific salary range for the job location.

CHG Healthcare offers starting salaries for sales positions in the form of total target compensation (TTC = base + commission + bonus), which includes base pay, commission, and bonuses. Sales positions receive short-term incentives through commission plans and bonuses. On the other hand, non-sales positions have starting salaries that consist of a base salary and short-term incentives through various bonus plans, which are paid out monthly, quarterly, or annually.

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In return we offer:

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Traditional healthcare benefits such as medical and dental coverage, and some unique benefits like onsite health centers, corporate wellness programs, and free behavioral health appointments.
• Flexible work schedules - including work-from-home options available
• Recognition programs with rewards including trips, cash, and paid time off
• Family-friendly benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption assistance, and marriage counseling
• Tailored training resources including free LinkedIn learning courses
• Volunteer time off and employee-driven matching grants
• Tuition reimbursement programs

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CHG Healthcare values a diverse and inclusive workforce. Interested in this role but not a perfect fit? Apply anyway.

We welcome applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status and individuals with disabilities as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an at-will employer.

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