Senior Backend Developer

Who we are: At Arkana Laboratories, everyone has an important role to fill. Come join us and be a part of a team dedicated to making life better for those who need it most.

This place is packed with super-smart people who do their best work together. We work hard every day to advance our understanding of disease and provide world-class care to our patients in hopes of leaving our corner of the world a little better than we found it. While we are committed to improving the lives of thousands of patients, we never lose sight of the realization that they are the reason we get to create change in our field.

Built on generosity, teamwork, and the freedom to try new things, we take great pride in our work. Great ideas come from everywhere in this company and we celebrate each success and failure for the opportunity it gives us to keep reaching. For more than twenty years after our founder, Dr. Patrick Walker, wrote his goals on the back of a napkin, our people, culture, and values have remained strong.

About the position: As the Senior Backend Developer, you will play a key role in the design and development of Arkana's enterprise software solutions, supporting both laboratory operations and client-facing applications. This role involves architecting scalable backend systems for internal operational tools while optimizing and expanding the ConnectApp for external client use. The Senior Backend Developer will collaborate closely with the Technology Product Owner, IT Operations, and Data teams to ensure requirements are thoroughly understood and development processes remain efficient and scalable. Working in a healthcare environment, this position requires expertise in secure, compliant system design and the ability to guide development efforts through technical expertise and best practices. The ideal candidate will bring strong senior-level experience, extensive knowledge of cloud-based architectures, and a proven track record of delivering robust, scalable solutions in regulated industries while mentoring team members to ensure successful product development.

What you'll do:

Development & Architecture

• Analyze business requirements and design application databases to meet organizational needs
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and highly available application databases in on-premises and multi-cloud environments
• Develop robust APIs and backend services for web and mobile applications
• Utilize ORM tools and frameworks for efficient database interactions and data modeling
• Develop new applications and integrate with existing systems across platforms
• Ensure systems are designed for scalability, performance, and high availability
  
  

Infrastructure & Security

• Architect and deploy cloud infrastructure solutions
• Configure and manage servers in multi-cloud and hybrid environments
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment
• Implement security protocols for healthcare data protection and HIPAA compliance
• Ensure data privacy and protection standards throughout development lifecycle
  
  

Quality Assurance & Mentorship

• Perform comprehensive testing and debugging of applications and systems
• Monitor system performance and implement improvements
• Conduct technical code reviews to identify optimization opportunities and areas for refactoring in existing codebases
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance
• Participate in code reviews and promote development best practices
• Perform other product management duties as assigned
  
  

You should have:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional certifications, bootcamps, or experience

Experience: 3-5 years of backend development experience, preferably in multi-cloud environments and healthcare or regulated industries

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Typescript, Node.js, Python, C#, .NET or other modern backend languages.
• Advanced experience with MS SQL Server and database design principles for scalability and high availability
• Strong experience with cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure; additional experience with AWS is a plus
• Strong background in REST API design and implementation for web and mobile applications
• Experience with cloud infrastructure architecture and server configuration
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
• Hands-on experience with version control systems, particularly Git
• Ability to write clean, maintainable code following best practices and coding standards
  
  

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for translating business requirements into technical solutions
• Experience designing scalable and highly available systems
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting capabilities
• Excellent communication and mentorship abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
  
  

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

This is an onsite position at the main office in Little Rock, Arkansas. Applicants must live within a 1-hour drive of the Little Rock AR area.

What we offer: We know that health is more than doctor visits and life is more than work. We work hard at Arkana but in turn provide competitive salaries and generous benefit offerings.

Specifically, we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:

• Competitive salary
• Generous paid time off and Paid Holidays
• Minimal cost health insurance for you and affordable options for your family
• 401(k) with immediate eligibility and match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid long term disability coverage
• Affordable vision and dental plans
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account availability
• Wellness plan and complimentary yoga classes
• Monthly in-office massages and employer-sponsored lunches
  
  

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