What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Engineer- Elasticsearch Experience(Onsite Overland Park, KS) position at Simple, a Netsmart solution?
This position is not available for visa sponsorship or relocation assistance
About The Role
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and deliver high‑quality, scalable software solutions for large and complex initiatives. In this role, you’ll contribute across the full software development lifecycle, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and provide technical leadership that drives both delivery excellence and team growth.
This position requires strong hands‑on engineering expertise, the ability to lead by example, and comfort working in a fast‑paced Agile environment.
What You’ll Do
You bring strong experience working with modern backend and infrastructure technologies, including:
Netsmart is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. All employment decisions at Netsmart, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion and transfer, are based on performance, qualifications, abilities, education and experience. Netsmart does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Netsmart desires to provide a healthy and safe workplace and, as a government contractor, Netsmart is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal law. Pursuant to Netsmart policy, all post-offer candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check, including a drug screen, which is provided at Netsmart’s sole expense. In the event a candidate tests positive for a controlled substance, Netsmart will rescind the offer of employment unless the individual can provide proof of valid prescription to Netsmart’s third party screening provider.
If you are located in a state which grants you the right to receive information on salary range, pay scale, description of benefits or other compensation for this position, please use this form to request details which you may be legally entitled.
All applicants for employment must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Netsmart does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.
Netsmart's Job Applicant Privacy Notice may be found here.
About The Role
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and deliver high‑quality, scalable software solutions for large and complex initiatives. In this role, you’ll contribute across the full software development lifecycle, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and provide technical leadership that drives both delivery excellence and team growth.
This position requires strong hands‑on engineering expertise, the ability to lead by example, and comfort working in a fast‑paced Agile environment.
What You’ll Do
- Participate fully in the end‑to‑end software development lifecycle, from design through deployment and support, for large and complex systems
- Design, develop, and deliver high‑quality, scalable software solutions with minimal oversight
- Apply Agile methodologies to support effective team and project planning, estimation, and delivery
- Collaborate closely with engineers, product partners, and operations teams to troubleshoot, resolve, and prevent issues
- Work with and help lead onsite and offshore development and operations teams
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching, fostering strong engineering practices and continuous improvement
- Define and track metrics‑driven goals, proactively communicating status, risks, and mitigation strategies to key stakeholders
- Participate in a rotational on‑call schedule, which may require availability outside of standard business hours
You bring strong experience working with modern backend and infrastructure technologies, including:
- Programming Languages & Frameworks: Python
- Messaging & Search: RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch
- Containers & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
- Databases (RDBMS): Microsoft SQL Server, MariaDB, PostgreSQL
- Development Practices: API design, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and secure coding standards
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 2 years of professional software development experience
- 2 years of experience working in an Agile, full‑lifecycle development environment
- Demonstrated ability to estimate accurately, prioritize effectively, and deliver high‑quality software on time
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across organizational functions
- Proven ability to plan, organize, and measure progress toward defined goals and objectives
- Experience in the health and human services or post‑acute care domain
- Familiarity with or experience supporting Netsmart EHR solutions
- Work on meaningful, complex systems that have real‑world impact
- Collaborate with experienced engineers and leaders who value quality and growth
- Opportunities to influence architecture, best practices, and technical direction
Netsmart is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. All employment decisions at Netsmart, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion and transfer, are based on performance, qualifications, abilities, education and experience. Netsmart does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Netsmart desires to provide a healthy and safe workplace and, as a government contractor, Netsmart is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal law. Pursuant to Netsmart policy, all post-offer candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check, including a drug screen, which is provided at Netsmart’s sole expense. In the event a candidate tests positive for a controlled substance, Netsmart will rescind the offer of employment unless the individual can provide proof of valid prescription to Netsmart’s third party screening provider.
If you are located in a state which grants you the right to receive information on salary range, pay scale, description of benefits or other compensation for this position, please use this form to request details which you may be legally entitled.
All applicants for employment must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Netsmart does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.
Netsmart's Job Applicant Privacy Notice may be found here.