Senior Software Engineer

Overview

Location: Remote (Rochester, MN)Employment Type: Full-Time Consultant

At Trissential, we are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our client’s team and contribute to the design and development of cloud-native, data-centric applications that make an impact in healthcare and research. In this role, you will build scalable, resilient, and high-performing back-end services that power clinical and analytic applications.

Working with cutting-edge technologies—cloud computing, big data, machine learning, and microservices architecture—you will create solutions that support scientific research and healthcare initiatives. This position offers an opportunity to work on meaningful projects that enhance patient care and scientific discovery, collaborating with a talented team of engineers, data scientists, and platform experts.

What’s in It for You?

• Innovative Work – Develop data-driven applications that support medical research, clinical analytics, and healthcare advancements
• Cutting-Edge Technology – Work with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Python, Go, Java, BigQuery, Kubernetes, and Dataflow to build modern cloud-based solutions
• Work from Anywhere – Enjoy a 100% remote position with the flexibility to work from anywhere in the U.S. where you're most productive
• Professional Growth – Gain hands-on experience in cloud-native architectures, DevOps, machine learning, and large-scale data processing
• Impactful Industry – Work on projects that support scientific research, healthcare analytics, and life sciences, helping drive real-world outcomes

Your Role & Responsibilities

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable back-end services for clinical and analytic applications
• Build robust data pipelines using big data, analytics, and machine learning technologies
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, and Data Engineers to translate requirements into working solutions
• Develop cloud-native applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using services like BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow, and Cloud SQL
• Write efficient, high-performance code in Python, Go, or Java for data processing, API development, and cloud-based microservices
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, automation, and DevOps best practices using Azure DevOps, Git, and Docker
• Ensure software quality by performing code reviews, testing, and security scans (Veracode, Prisma Cloud)
• Lead and mentor junior engineers while contributing to system architecture and design discussions
• Solve complex problems and optimize services for performance, availability, and scalability
• Maintain detailed technical documentation for data pipelines, APIs, and cloud infrastructure

Skills & Experience You Should Possess

• 5+ years of experience developing back-end services and data-centric applications
• Strong programming experience in Python, Go, or Java
• Experience designing high-performance, scalable, and highly available distributed systems
• Hands-on expertise with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure), with a preference for Google Cloud Platform
• Experience working with big data technologies, data engineering, and analytics solutions
• Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases for data processing and storage
• Strong knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, automation, and cloud infrastructure
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized application development
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and conduct root cause analysis
• Excellent communication skills and ability to coll