Lead Software Engineer, ScriptDrop; Elixir

Position: Lead Software Engineer, Script Drop (Elixir)
** Good Rx is the leading prescription savings platform in the U.S.
** Trusted by more than 25 million consumers and 750,000 healthcare professionals annually, Good Rx provides access to savings and affordability options for generic and brand-name medications at more than 70,000 pharmacies nationwide, as well as comprehensive healthcare research and information. Since 2011, Good Rx has helped consumers save nearly $75 billion on the cost of their prescriptions.

Our goal is to help Americans find convenient and affordable healthcare. We offer solutions for consumers, employers, health plans, and anyone else who shares our desire to provide affordable prescriptions to all Americans.
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* About the Role:

** The Lead Software Engineer, Script Drop is a key member of the engineering team responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of sophisticated software solutions using the Elixir programming language, while simultaneously architecting the underlying cloud infrastructure that supports them. This role requires a deep understanding of Elixir and functional programming concepts, combined with solid expertise in Cloud Environments, and Dev Ops practices.

The Lead Software Engineer, Script Drop will play a crucial role in driving technical initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation, and delivering high-quality, scalable, and operationally resilient software products.
** Responsibilities:
*** Technical Leadership and Architecture:
** Lead the architectural design and development of complex backend systems using Elixir, ensuring they are built upon highly available, scalable, and cost-effective GCP infrastructure.
* Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their growth in both software engineering principles and cloud operations.
* Drive technical excellence by ensuring adherence to coding standards, design principles, and modern cloud-native best practices.
* Software Development (Elixir Focus):
** Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance software solutions in Elixir, meeting project requirements and quality standards.
* Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and actionable plans.
* Participate in code reviews, identify areas for improvement, and advocate for continuous refinement of development processes.
* Cloud Infrastructure and Dev Ops:
** Design and maintain efficient CI/CD pipelines (preferably Kubernetes-based) to automate provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes.
* Define and implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure the health and performance of the applications you build.
* Innovation and Continuous Improvement:
** Stay informed about emerging technologies, tools, and trends in both the Elixir ecosystem and Cloud/Dev Ops landscape, assessing their potential impact on our development practices.
* Proactively identify opportunities to enhance system scalability, reliability, and performance—optimizing both the application code and the cloud resources.
* Contribute to the development and evolution of internal frameworks, libraries, and tools to streamline development workflows and improve developer productivity.
* Collaboration and Communication:
** Collaborate effectively with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements, provide technical insights, and ensure alignment on deliverables.
* Communicate project status, technical challenges, and recommendations clearly and effectively to team members and stakeholders.
* Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment characterized by open communication, mutual respect, and shared accountability.
** Skills and

Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
* 8+ years of experience in software development, with a primary focus on Elixir and functional programming.
* Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable backend systems using Elixir, with a demonstrated ability to address complex technical challenges.
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