Position: Senior Software Engineer

Location: Remote/On-Site

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Compensation: $75/hr

About Us

We are a pioneering startup in the veterinary telehealth industry, dedicated to enhancing the health and management of livestock through innovative technology. Our platform connects veterinarians, veterinary paraprofessionals, and farmers, offering comprehensive solutions that improve animal health and advance medical record-keeping. Additionally, our platform integrates with various tangential industries such as pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, government, and other key players in the food supply chain to ensure a holistic approach to animal care and management. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our team and help us scale our platform.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our team as a full-time equivalent contractor. This individual will be responsible for improving our existing codebase, developing new features, and ensuring the robustness and scalability of our platform. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with PHP, Laravel, JavaScript, AWS, and mobile-responsive design. They will also be adept at integrating with third-party tools such as Zoom, Twilio, and Payment Gateways.

In this role, you will work closely with our CTO and Head of Cloud Ops as we expand the team to include additional engineers, product design, and QA. You must be available for daily check-ins during regular business hours in the Eastern Standard Time (EST) zone, with flexibility in working hours. The initial contract period is 6 months,



with potential for extensions or full time employment based on successful performance and continued company success.

Responsibilities

- Develop and integrate new features to enhance our telehealth platform functionality
- Refactor and improve existing code for better performance and maintainability
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and provide technical solutions
- Ensure the platform is secure, scalable, and efficient
- Mentor other developers and work with other contractors, fostering a team-oriented and productive team environment
- Manage deployment processes and ensure smooth operation of the platform in a production environment
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve the platform
- Work closely with the CTO to align technical strategies with business goals
- Interface with veterinarians and other stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements
- Coordinate with third-party vendors to integrate external services and APIs
- Partner with DevOps and QA teams to ensure seamless deployment and high-quality releases

Education

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Requirements





- Availability for daily check-ins during regular business hours in the Eastern Standard Time (EST) zone, with flexibility in working hours

Experience

- 5+ years of experience in software development
- Proven experience with Laravel 11 and PHP
- Strong JavaScript skills, with experience in frameworks such as Node.js
- Proficiency in AWS cloud services and architecture
- Experience with mobile-responsive design using frameworks like Bootstrap CSS
- Experience integrating with third-party tools such as Zoom, Twilio, and Stripe
- Experience with REST APIs

Skills

- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with Git version control

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in the veterinary or healthcare industry.
- Previous experience in a leadership or team lead role.
- Knowledge of agile development methodologies.
- Experience in SOC 2 compliant organizations.

What We Offer

- Remote or on-site ( if located in Greater Pittsburgh )
- Competitive hourly rate of $75/hr
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a growing industry
- A supportive and collaborative team culture
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Potential for full-time W2 employment with continued company success

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic.

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