Senior Software 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 Software Developer will design, develop, and maintain full-stack software solutions for our healthcare applications. This role focuses on API and backend development, cloud infrastructure, and mentoring junior team members. You will work with our healthcare systems including Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and support data integration initiatives. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, healthcare industry knowledge, and leadership skills to drive our software development efforts while ensuring solutions meet both operational and regulatory requirements.

What you'll do: 

• Full-Stack & API Development

  • Design and develop scalable, secure backend solutions and RESTful APIs
  • Architect systems that integrate with various healthcare applications and data sources
  • Ensure software meets healthcare compliance standards including HIPAA

    Cloud & Infrastructure Management

  • Leverage Microsoft Azure to deploy, manage, and scale our cloud-based applications
  • Optimize infrastructure for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency
  • Implement and maintain security best practices for healthcare applications

   Application Development & Maintenance

  • Maintain and enhance web applications built with React
  • Support mobile application maintenance (built with Expo)
  • Improve user experience through thoughtful application design and optimization

   Healthcare Data Systems

  • Work with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and healthcare data workflows
  • Develop and optimize ETL processes for healthcare data integration
  • Implement software solutions that meet healthcare industry requirements

   Leadership & Collaboration

  • Mentor junior developers and promote engineering best practices
  • Participate in code reviews, architectural planning, and agile development cycles
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs
  • Document technical designs and system architecture

   AI/ML Integration

  • Integrate AI/ML functionalities into existing applications
  • Collaborate with data teams to implement predictive capabilities
  • Evaluate and implement appropriate AI services and tools

You should have: 

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Experience:

• Backend and API development
• Cloud architecture (preferably Azure)
• Web application development
• Proficiency in backend development technologies
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services
• Knowledge of React for web development
• Understanding of RESTful API design and microservices architecture
• Experience with data integration and ETL processes
• Familiarity with healthcare systems and standards (preferred)
• Understanding of security requirements for healthcare applications

This is an onsite position at our main office in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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