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Staff Software Engineer, Marketplace Insurance

Zocdoc
Location
New York, NY; USA Remote
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Technology
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7+ years of significant expertise in building and scaling high-performance, distributed backend systems
  • Successfully shipped code for a complex, user-facing product, with experience working across multiple areas of the technology stack
  • Possess a strong product-owner mindset with a relentless focus on user needs and a demonstrated history of delivering features that drive significant business impact
  • Demonstrated history of solid and well-rounded system design skills, including designing systems for high availability, fault tolerance, and graceful degradation
  • Improved developer productivity, efficiency, and velocity by setting up the best practices for coding, testing, deployment, and observability
  • Successfully mentored other engineers and encouraged peers to use engineering best practices
What the job really is

As a Staff Software Engineer on the Marketplace Insurance team at Zocdoc, you will tackle complex technical challenges to enhance the healthcare experience for patients by developing scalable insurance features and cost transparency tools. Your role involves leading projects, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver user-friendly solutions. You will also work hands-on with technologies like C#, React, and AWS, while focusing on best practices in coding and system design.

Benefits
  • Flexible, hybrid work environment at our convenient Soho location
  • Unlimited Vacation
  • 100% paid employee health benefit options (including medical, dental, and vision)
  • Commuter Benefits
  • 401(k) with employer funded match
  • Corporate wellness program with Wellhub
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the technology stack beyond C#, React, and AWS
  • The role involves significant ownership and leadership responsibilities, which may not suit all candidates
  • The company emphasizes a collaborative culture, which may require adaptability in team dynamics
Job score3.6/5
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Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
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