Senior Software Engineer

AT A GLANCE

RVO Health is a first-of-its-kind comprehensive consumer healthcare platform that meets people where they are in their personal journeys and connects them with both the information and the care they need. RVO Health is a partnership between Red Ventures and UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Health. Together we’re focused on delivering on our vision of a stronger and healthier world. RVO Health has the largest consumer health and wellness audience online. Every month, we help nearly 100 million people take steps on their daily journey to lifelong well-being.

Novant Physician Finder is a cutting-edge digital platform built in collaboration with our partners within the healthcare domain, dedicated to connecting consumers with the right healthcare providers. Our mission is to simplify the process of finding and scheduling appointments with specialized medical professionals. As part of the RVO Health ecosystem, we're committed to improving access to healthcare and enhancing the overall patient experience.

Our team develops sophisticated digital solutions that enable users to search for providers based on specialties, locations, and availability. We build and maintain robust data processing pipelines that handle real-time provider, location, and appointment information. Through advanced ETL processes, we transform this data into structured formats, creating powerful APIs that fuel our downstream products.

As a Senior Software Engineer on our team, you'll play a crucial role in developing and optimizing our backend systems, data pipelines, and APIs. You'll work in a collaborative, agile environment, interfacing with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that make a real difference in people's lives.

Where You'll Be

To prioritize togetherness, culture, and accountability, RVO Health operates on an in-office work schedule. We expect employees to work from our Minneapolis office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week. You are welcome to work remotely Mondays and Fridays if you wish.

11000 Optum Cir Eden Prairie, MN 55344

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Go or Node.js/TypeScript
• Architect and implement real-time data processing pipelines for provider, location, and appointment data
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and design teams to define and implement new features
• Optimize database queries and structures in PostgreSQL for efficient data retrieval and storage
• Develop and maintain AWS-based infrastructure to support our applications and services
• Implement event data pipelines to analyze and drive traffic to our products
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical decision-making processes
• Work closely with partner teams to integrate our services and ensure seamless data flow
• Continuously improve our systems' performance, scalability, and reliability
• Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in backend development and cloud architecture

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in backend development, preferably with Go or Node.js/TypeScript
• Strong understanding of AWS architecture and services
• Proficiency in working with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL
• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
• Familiarity with real-time data processing and ETL pipelines
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes)
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies
• Passion for healthcare technology and improving patient experiences

Pursuant to various state Fair Pay Acts, below is a summary of compensation elements for this role at the company. The following benefits are provided by RVO Health, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Starting Salary: $118,000 - $158,000*
  *Note actual salary is based on geographic location, qualifications and experience
• Access to a Free Udemy for Business subscription—thousands of hours of learning content on hundreds of different subjects at your fingertips
• Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program
• Pharmacy Benefits
• Income Protection Plans
• Pet Services Plans
• Mental Health Support
• Wellness Coaching
• HSA- Health Savings Account
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym & Fitness Center Discount Program

Who We Are: 

Founded in 2022, RVO Health is a new healthcare platform of digital media brands, services and technologies focused on building relationships with people throughout their health & wellness journey. We meet people where they are in their personal health journeys and connect them with both the information and the care they need. RVO Health was created by joining teams from both Red Ventures and UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Health. Together we’re focused on delivering on our vision of a stronger and healthier world. 

RVO Health is comprised of Healthline Media (Healthline, Medical News Today, Psych Central, Greatist and Bezzy), Healthgrades, FindCare and PlateJoy; Optum Perks, Optum Store and the virtual coaching platforms Real Appeal, Wellness Coaching, and QuitForLife. 

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) plan and a paid parental leave program. 

RVO Health is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. Employment at RVO Health is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.  

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

We do not provide visa sponsorship for this role at this time.

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