Senior Software Engineer - job 2 of 2

As a Senior Software Engineer at Tempus, you’ll be primarily involved in architecting and leading the development of innovative software solutions in the healthcare space. You will work extensively with TypeScript/JavaScript while utilizing frameworks like Node.js and NestJS to create advanced applications. Your role will also encompass designing complex systems with React and optimizing database performance using PostgreSQL.

To qualify for the Senior Software Engineer position at Tempus, you should have a robust background in software development, ideally 7+ years in the field. Specific technical skills required include advanced proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript, experience with Node.js and NestJS, and an expert-level understanding of React. Additionally, familiarity with distributed microservices architecture and cloud platforms like GCP is essential.

As a Senior Software Engineer at Tempus, you’ll work on projects that leverage AI and real-world evidence to enhance patient outcomes. You’ll directly contribute to systems that support cancer research and treatment, ensuring that our technological advancements align with medical needs and priorities.

Tempus is committed to your professional development. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll have opportunities for mentorship and leadership roles, allowing you to establish technical best practices and lead engineering teams. The collaborative culture encourages sharing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of innovation together.

Tempus offers a competitive benefits package, which includes incentive compensation, restricted stock units, and health benefits tailored to support you and your family. In addition to a salary in the range of $110,000 to $160,000, employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits program that promotes work-life balance and overall well-being.

Highlight your years of experience and specific projects using TypeScript and JavaScript. Discuss any advanced features you've mastered, such as asynchronous programming or type definitions, and how they impacted a project's success.

Explain your approach to microservices, covering design principles, challenges faced, and how you overcame them. Mention specific tools or frameworks you utilized and the overall impact on system scalability and maintainability.

Discuss specific tactics like indexing strategies, query refactoring, or caching techniques you've utilized to improve database performance, and provide examples of how these strategies successfully decreased load times or improved overall efficiency.

Share your methods for time management and task prioritization, such as using Agile methodologies or project management tools. Provide examples of how you kept projects on track while handling competing priorities.

Describe the mentoring experience, focusing on how you guided the junior engineer through technical challenges and bolstered their confidence. Highlight any measurable outcomes from this mentorship.

Discuss your process for making significant architectural decisions, balancing technical feasibility with business needs. Include examples of decisions that had lasting impacts on project outcomes.

Share the tools and practices you’ve used to implement CI/CD pipelines, detailing how this practice improves deployment efficiency and error reduction during software releases.

Talk about your approach to designing complex React component systems, focusing on best practices for reusability and maintainability. Provide specific examples from previous work.

Elaborate on specific challenges encountered during migrations, such as data integrity or technical compatibility issues. Discuss how you addressed these challenges and the results of the migration.

Express your passion for health technology and commitment to improving patient outcomes. Highlight specific aspects of Tempus's mission and culture that resonate with you.