What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Engineer - Mission Pet Health position at Mission Pet Health?
About The Team
The Hospital Experience Data Team at Mission Pet Health owns the data strategy, architecture, and operational data for our network of more than 840 veterinary hospitals. We are the architects of the data highway that connects our clinics to the rest of the company.
Our team is responsible for the entire data lifecycle, from the point of origin in a clinic's system to secure delivery within our internal ecosystem. We enable internal software development, application engineering, and analytics across the organization by building scalable integration patterns that turn fragmented clinic data into a unified, governed strategic asset.
Role Overview
As a Senior Software Engineer on this team, you will lead the evolution of our "data-as-a-service" infrastructure through a blend of platform and backend engineering. You will be a primary driver in the design and operation of the REST APIs and NATS-based event services that standardize data access across hospitals.
A critical part of this role involves managing the complexity of data flowing from diverse hospital systems. You will lead complex data transformations and schema mapping to ensure that information from hundreds of different sources is normalized into a high-quality, reliable format. Your focus is on internal enablement, collaborating with the team to build services that abstract away system complexities, enforce data hygiene, and leverage AI-driven development tools to accelerate delivery and maintain high code quality.
Key Responsibilities
As part of the Mission Pet Health Home Office team, you'll be joining a collaborative group of professionals dedicated to supporting our hospital teams and shaping the future of veterinary medicine.
Competitive Compensation
A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
Total Wellbeing
Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.
Financial Health
Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability options.
Commitment to Growth
Benefit from significant opportunities for upward mobility and career growth within a rapidly expanding organization.
A Collaborative Culture
Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals and a Home Office team that lives by our WAG values.
Valuable Perks
Enjoy generous paid time off and company-wide holidays, discounted veterinary care for your pets, and access to an online discount platform.
About Mission Pet Health
Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850 hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.
Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.
EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The Hospital Experience Data Team at Mission Pet Health owns the data strategy, architecture, and operational data for our network of more than 840 veterinary hospitals. We are the architects of the data highway that connects our clinics to the rest of the company.
Our team is responsible for the entire data lifecycle, from the point of origin in a clinic's system to secure delivery within our internal ecosystem. We enable internal software development, application engineering, and analytics across the organization by building scalable integration patterns that turn fragmented clinic data into a unified, governed strategic asset.
Role Overview
As a Senior Software Engineer on this team, you will lead the evolution of our "data-as-a-service" infrastructure through a blend of platform and backend engineering. You will be a primary driver in the design and operation of the REST APIs and NATS-based event services that standardize data access across hospitals.
A critical part of this role involves managing the complexity of data flowing from diverse hospital systems. You will lead complex data transformations and schema mapping to ensure that information from hundreds of different sources is normalized into a high-quality, reliable format. Your focus is on internal enablement, collaborating with the team to build services that abstract away system complexities, enforce data hygiene, and leverage AI-driven development tools to accelerate delivery and maintain high code quality.
Key Responsibilities
- You will apply engineering best practices, coding standards, and established architectural patterns to ensure the long-term scalability and health of our data platform.
- You will actively participate in technical decision-making and ensure alignment with the team’s architectural goals.
- You will design and implement scalable backend services, APIs, and data models to standardize clinical integrations across the enterprise.
- You will ensure high system reliability, security, and performance through thoughtful code design, thorough testing strategies, and modern observability practices.
- You will conduct meaningful peer code reviews and provide technical guidance within the team to foster a culture of technical excellence.
- You will collaborate closely with other software engineers, QA, and product, while also coordinating with other internal teams to ensure we deliver the specific integrations and data they need.
- You will communicate technical concepts and tradeoffs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders to support organizational transparency.
- You will integrate AI-powered development tools and coding assistants into your daily workflow to optimize engineering efficiency and automate repetitive tasks.
- You will maintain and optimize NATS-based event services and message streaming to ensure robust, real-time data delivery for all downstream consumers.
- 6 years of software engineering experience with a professional focus on data systems or backend architecture.
- You possess strong proficiency in Python for building backend services, data processing, and system integrations.
- You have extensive experience building production-grade data pipelines involving transformations, schema mapping, and data quality management.
- You have hands-on experience developing event-driven architectures and working with distributed messaging platforms, preferably NATS.
- You have a solid background working with MongoDB and Relational Databases (RDBMS) to support operational and product-focused use cases.
- You have proven experience building and consuming governed REST APIs for enterprise-scale systems.
- You are proficient with modern observability frameworks to monitor and improve system reliability and performance.
- You demonstrate a strong ability to use AI tools and assistants to optimize development cycles and document technical systems efficiently.
- Experience in veterinary technology space, particularly with Practice Information Management Systems (PIMS).
- Experience with Change Data Capture (CDC) or complex ETL/ELT architectures.
- Experience with Kubernetes, ArgoCD, and Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform.
As part of the Mission Pet Health Home Office team, you'll be joining a collaborative group of professionals dedicated to supporting our hospital teams and shaping the future of veterinary medicine.
Competitive Compensation
A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
Total Wellbeing
Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus 24/7 access to doctors through Teladoc.
Financial Health
Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability options.
Commitment to Growth
Benefit from significant opportunities for upward mobility and career growth within a rapidly expanding organization.
A Collaborative Culture
Join a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals and a Home Office team that lives by our WAG values.
Valuable Perks
Enjoy generous paid time off and company-wide holidays, discounted veterinary care for your pets, and access to an online discount platform.
About Mission Pet Health
Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850 hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.
Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.
EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.