GoodRx · 12 hours ago
Lead Software Engineer, ScriptDrop (Elixir)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$151K/yr - $242K/yr
8+ years expGoodRx is the leading prescription savings platform in the U.S., trusted by millions of consumers and healthcare professionals. The Lead Software Engineer, ScriptDrop will lead the design, development, and implementation of software solutions using Elixir, while also architecting cloud infrastructure and mentoring junior engineers.
Health CareInformation TechnologyMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
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
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
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
Stay informed about emerging technologies, tools, and trends in both the Elixir ecosystem and Cloud/DevOps 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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Solid experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or AWS, including proficiency in cloud architecture design and networking concepts (VPC, Load Balancing, Security)
Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and experience managing containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
Strong understanding of distributed systems, concurrency, and fault tolerance
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a track record of effectively mentoring and coaching junior engineers
Strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for continuous learning and improvement
Preferred
Contributions to the Elixir community or open-source projects are a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with a company match
ESPP
Unlimited vacation
13 paid holidays
72 hours of sick leave
Mental wellness and financial wellness programs
Fertility benefits
Generous parental leave
Pet insurance
Supplemental life insurance for you and your dependents
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
Company
GoodRx
GoodRx collects drug prices from pharmacies across the U.S. and helps users find the cheapest option for the medication they’re seeking.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (18)
2024 (20)
2023 (15)
2022 (35)
2021 (24)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$910.3MKey Investors
Silver Lake
2020-09-23IPO
2020-09-13Private Equity· $100M
2020-05-12Private Equity· $60M
Leadership Team
Wendy Barnes
CEO & President
Nitin Shingate
Chief Technology Officer
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