Senior Engineer - Engines & Data

As a Senior Engineer - Engines & Data at Rialtic, you'll design, develop, test, and maintain Python packages that implement healthcare policies. You'll also be responsible for peer reviewing colleagues’ code, participating in architecture specification reviews, and working alongside product management to refine user stories. Collaboration with teams like Content, Cloud, and Core Claims is essential, as you’ll define new functionalities and enhance existing code performance.

To be considered for the Senior Engineer - Engines & Data position at Rialtic, candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a software engineer, with at least 2 years specifically in Python. Familiarity with Git, CI workflows, SQL, and experience in a compiled language are also necessary. Additionally, candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, a passion for lifelong learning, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

At Rialtic, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every individual is respected and valued. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds for the Senior Engineer - Engines & Data position. By valuing diverse perspectives, we believe we can innovate and problem-solve more effectively, ultimately leading to better outcomes in healthcare technology.

Rialtic offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment that prioritizes innovation and employee growth. In the role of Senior Engineer - Engines & Data, you'll find a culture that emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and the pursuit of excellence. We empower our team members to take initiative and provide feedback, fostering a space where ideas can flourish and everyone contributes to our mission of transforming healthcare technology.

Rialtic provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. As a Senior Engineer - Engines & Data, you can expect competitive salary and equity options, comprehensive health plans, wellness reimbursements, access to mental health services, and a flexible vacation policy with unlimited PTO. We believe that ensuring our team's happiness and growth is a vital part of our success.

When asked about your experience with Python for the Senior Engineer role, focus on specific projects where you've utilized Python effectively. Mention any frameworks or libraries you're familiar with, and explain how you’ve applied Python to solve real-world problems or enhance functionality in previous roles.

Discussing code reviews as a Senior Engineer, emphasize the importance of constructive feedback and collaboration. Share specific techniques you use, such as thorough documentation, pair programming, and utilizing tools like GitLab for merge requests, to promote quality and teamwork.

In responding to this question, highlight your attention to detail and commitment to clarity. Show how you engage with other engineers during specification reviews and explain your process for documenting design decisions that benefit the team and ensures alignment with project goals.

Use this opportunity to share a specific challenge, detailing the context, your thought process, and the steps you took to resolve the issue. Highlight any collaboration with your team and explain how you applied your engineering skills to reach a successful outcome.

When discussing CI/CD experience, outline specific tools you have used, such as GitLab CI, and describe a project where you integrated these workflows. Highlight any practices you followed to improve deploy success rates and streamline developer processes.

Share examples of how you've participated in Agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban. Discuss how Agile has impacted your time management, collaboration, and how it allows the engineering team to adapt quickly to changes.

Focus on strategies such as performance testing, profiling, database optimization, and proper resource allocation. Discuss any tools or frameworks you've utilized to monitor and continuously improve application performance.

Emphasize the importance of collaboration in software development. Provide examples of how you’ve effectively communicated with team members, contributed to group discussions, and worked together to deliver high-quality applications.

Share specific AWS tools and services you've worked with in cloud environments, such as S3 or Lambda. Mention how you have leveraged these cloud services to enhance application performance or to build scalable applications.

Demonstrate your commitment to continuous learning by discussing resources such as online courses, webinars, tech blogs, and professional networks. Highlight how staying informed enhances your contributions to the team and impacts your work.