Senior Software Engineer (Latin America, fully remote, EST office hours)
About Virtasant Virtasant is a global technology services company with a network of more than 4,000 professionals across 130+ countries. We help clients build, migrate, and optimize modern cloud applications at scale — delivering measurable impact through product development, cloud optimization, and large-scale digital transformation. We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and work with our client, a leading healthcare technology company, dedicated to transforming the patient and provider experience through innovative, data-driven solutions. About the role Our client is a US-based intelligence platform that delivers AI-powered solutions to streamline access to quality care. They achieve this by improving healthcare economics, payer-provider collaboration, and cost containment. This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly growing engineering team that is driving innovation in healthcare technology. You’ll build impactful, modern software that simplifies the care process and improves outcomes for patients and doctors alike. You’ll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment using modern development practices and a full-stack skill set to deliver scalable, high-performance applications. At Virtasant, we value engineers who are empathetic, proactive, and collaborative — those who not only write great code but also help shape a positive, growth-oriented engineering culture. What You’ll Do • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and enhance a growing software platform. • Take ownership of end-to-end feature releases and platform enhancements. • Support the technical design process and contribute to data-driven architectural decisions. • Develop, test, and deliver cloud-based platform features and web applications. • Contribute to both backend and frontend development, ensuring performance and reliability. • Explore and implement emerging technologies to improve development efficiency. • Champion testing, quality, and maintainability through comprehensive test coverage. • Maintain a disciplined approach to data security and compliance. • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of learning and excellence. What We’re Looking For • Proven experience in building and deploying full-stack web applications. • Passion for building quality products with strong design and development standards. • Strong collaboration skills — working closely with product and design to deliver outstanding user experiences. • Hands-on experience with common software development practices such as version control, unit testing, and CI/CD. • Adaptable mindset suited for a fast-paced, growth-focused environment. Your Background & Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience. • 6+ years of experience in software development. • Strong backend development experience with Java. • Experience with React and TypeScript is a plus. • Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Cypress, Jest, Mocha, JUnit, or Cucumber. • Experience with NoSQL technologies preferred. • Prior experience in healthcare or life sciences is a plus, but not required. Our recruitment process • Recruiter interview (30 min) • Technical Interview (45 min) • Screening interview with the client's hiring manager • Client technical interview • One follow-up technical interview We strive to move efficiently from step to step so that the recruitment process can be as fast as possible. What we offer • Totally remote, full-time (40h/week) • Work hours - US Eastern time office hours • For this particular role, a 6-month independent contractor agreement, with the possibility to continue afterwards. • Payment in USD, biweekly or monthly - your choice Apply tot his job