In Some Jobs You Take Orders. In This One, You Write History.

Join the healthcare information technology team that is turning drug and medical device data into knowledge used by thousands of hospitals; the majority of U.S. health plans, retail pharmacies, and pharmacy benefit managers; and millions of healthcare decision makers throughout the world. Partnering with our information system developer and healthcare institution customers, you will help evolve leading-edge thinking into reality and make a measurable difference in improving human health.

We are looking for people who are: Intelligent. Productive. Committed. Willing and able to go above and beyond. Passionate about making a difference. Innovative. Energized. And want to play an essential role in a successful company’s continued growth.

Are you ready for this exciting challenge?

First Databank (FDB) is currently seeking a Lead Software Engineer in the Software Development department. The Lead Software Engineer plays a critical role in the delivery of high-quality products to the healthcare industry. A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate all essential functions to effectively design and construct modern software systems utilizing diverse technology sets while working within and across cross functional and geographically dispersed teams. In addition, the candidate will lead a team of developers to support existing products and develop new products as needed.

This position can be remote.

Responsibilities

• Development, maintenance, and integration of highly complex application software.

• Creates, uses, and promotes the use of development frameworks, tools, methodologies, and procedures to reduce future coding efforts and increase functional consistency.

• Implements highly complex logical database designs, logical data models and relational data definitions in support of corporate and customer information systems requirements.

• Documents and communicates application vision and creates application architecture proposals based on identified solution gaps.

• Lead Scrum meeting with Development and QM team.

• Lead the Development team in following coding practices, setting priorities, and ensuring processes are followed.

• Provides insight into and knowledge of the latest application architectures, technology, solutions, and industry trends.

• Experience with and knowledge of software development life cycles and the activities that occur within lifecycles.

• Work with Product Management to determine priorities for the various supported products.

• Conduct code and design reviews.

• Mentor more junior software engineers.

  Required Skills:

• Very strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Great troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Desire and ability to quickly learn new skills.

• Strong leadership, mentoring, and negotiating skills.

• Highly competent in many of the following: .NET Framework, Java, Blazor, ASP.NET, .NET Core, Microsoft WebAPI, Python, XML, JSON, HTML, REST Web Services, Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Windows, Mac, Linux, Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure), Docker.

• Experience in Agile Software Methodology.

• Strong Relational Database development skills

• Coding experience for applications in C#.

  Preferred Skills:

• Linux shell scripting experience.

• Cloud Experience (AWS, Azure)

• Infrastructure automation (AWS, Azure)

• DevOps

• Agile Software Methodology

  Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, Computer Science, or related field

• Seven years + Software Development experience

• Two years + Lead Software Development experience.

About FDB:

FDB is the leading provider of drug and medical device knowledge that helps healthcare professionals make precise decisions. With thousands of customers worldwide, FDB enables our information system developer partners to deliver valuable, useful, and differentiated solutions. We offer more than three decades of experience in transforming medical knowledge into actionable, targeted, and effective solutions that help improve patient safety, operational efficiency, and healthcare outcomes. For a complete look at our solutions and services, please visit www.fdbhealth.com

We value Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Teamwork, and Creativity. Our offices in South San Francisco and Indianapolis have been awarded with Top Workplaces honors by The Bay Area News Group and the Indy Star, respectively, including the most recent honor awarded to our Indianapolis office in 2017 & 2018 (the Top Workplaces honors are based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey by a leading research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement). FDB offers competitive salaries and extensive benefits – including medical, dental, vision, long term disability, life insurance, and matching 401k.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at careers@fdbhealth.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please visit EEO is the Law (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf#xd_co_f=Yzg4ZDgxMTAtOWM4MS00MWQxLTg2ZTctOTU0ZTU1N2MxNzQ2) , EEO is the Law Supplement (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/eeoc_gina_supplement.pdf) , Pay Transparency (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) , and FDB EEO/AA Statement (https://www.fdbhealth.com//media/documents/form-not-required/us/hr/fdb-equal-employment-opportunity-policy-statement-2021#xd_co_f=Yzg4ZDgxMTAtOWM4MS00MWQxLTg2ZTctOTU0ZTU1N2MxNzQ2) .

In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in San Francisco, CA. The reasonable estimate, $130,000-$150,000. Please note this information is specific to those hired in location. If this role is open to candidates outside of location, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education.

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; employee assistance program; and other company benefits. Learn more about our benefits here.