Senior Software Engineer, Health - Remote

As a Senior Software Engineer at Experian, you'll take on significant responsibilities such as developing high-quality, scalable web applications, and creating and testing APIs. You will engage with cross-functional teams to innovate and maintain shared libraries, conduct code reviews, and troubleshoot performance issues to ensure the applications are optimal. Your role will be pivotal in shaping the technical solutions that impact our health industry initiatives.

To excel as a Senior Software Engineer at Experian, candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, coupled with a minimum of 5 years of web application development experience using C#, ASP.NET MVC, and JavaScript. Additionally, familiarity with modern frameworks like React, hands-on experience with SQL databases, and understanding RESTful API development are essential for shaping your contributions in this role.

While it's not mandatory, experience in the healthcare industry is certainly advantageous for the Senior Software Engineer position at Experian. Knowledge of healthcare data standards such as HL7 and FHIR can enrich your contributions to our health-focused projects, enhancing how we leverage technology to improve healthcare solutions.

At Experian, Senior Software Engineers enjoy a competitive compensation package along with a robust benefits plan that includes medical, dental, vision coverage, and a matching 401K. Additionally, the flexible work environment allows you to work remotely or in hybrid settings, along with generous time off provisions for vacation, sick leave, and volunteering.

Experian fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture where diversity is celebrated, and employees are empowered to be their authentic selves. Senior Software Engineers are encouraged to collaborate, innovate, and prioritize work-life balance, all while contributing to initiatives that drive positive change in the data and technology landscape.

In answering this question, focus on specific projects where you utilized C# and ASP.NET MVC. Discuss challenges you faced, how you overcame them, and the outcomes of your work. Highlight any features or functionalities you developed that improved the application's performance or user experience.

Highlight the importance of following best practices, conducting thorough testing, and utilizing code reviews as part of the development process. Discuss specific tools or methodologies you use to maintain performance standards, scalability, and efficient resource usage.

Emphasize the significance of working in teams, collaborating with designers and testers, and how it contributes to successful project delivery. Share examples of collaborative tools or agile methodologies you’ve used to enhance team dynamics and project outcomes.

Discuss your hands-on experience with React, focusing on specific projects where you implemented components, state management, and routing. Talk about how React enhanced the user interface and experience and any challenges you encountered with front-end technologies.

You can discuss methods such as analyzing application logs, utilizing profiling tools, and running performance tests. Provide insights on how you identify the root causes of issues and implement solutions to enhance stability and performance.

Provide details on your experience with API design principles, emphasizing RESTful practices. Discuss how you ensure APIs are secure, scalable, and easy to consume for end-users, and mention any tools you use for testing and documentation.

Discuss your familiarity with Agile practices, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings. Share experiences that highlight your adaptability to change and how you contribute to fostering a collaborative team environment.

Outline specific Azure services you have worked with, such as Azure Functions, Blob Storage, or Azure SQL Database. Provide examples of projects where you implemented these services to support application functionality and performance.

Mention any resources you follow, such as tech blogs, forums, webinars, or online courses. Highlight the importance of continuous learning and how it contributes to your development practices and staying updated with industry innovations.

Discuss essential skills such as knowledge of healthcare standards, data security, effective communication with stakeholders, and the ability to translate complex requirements into technical solutions. Provide examples of how you've applied these skills in your previous roles.