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Remote senior software developer jobs are in strong demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams actively hiring for senior roles in software, fintech, and enterprise technology. Employers hiring remotely right now include Speechify, CVS Health, and Canonical. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Overview:
Position Overview:
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the team here at HealthEdge. This role will contribute to the future direction and vision of the product suite, including new feature development and bug fixes.
About the Technology Team:
Our Technology Team is a dynamic group of innovators reshaping the future of healthcare technology. This team thrives on collaboration, bringing together top talent from diverse backgrounds to create scalable, secure, and cutting-edge platforms. With expertise in cloud infrastructure, AI, and user experience design, they enable transformation for healthcare health plan solutions. Beyond technical excellence, the HealthEdge Technology Team is passionate about empowering clients. They prioritize transparency, thoughtful resource allocation, and a commitment to seamless experiences. Guided by visionary leadership and a deep enthusiasm for innovation, this group is redefining what’s possible in healthcare technology.
Your Impact:
- Implement new product features according to specific requirements while adhering to the highest professional development standards.
- Work as a back-end server engineer in an agile development team alongside other developers, PMs and QA engineers and participate in all phases of the development process.
- Design & develop application components in Java to maintain existing code and to create new services.
- Solve interesting technology and usability challenges on a daily basis.
- Ensure applications receive thorough unit, system, and integration testing.
- Provide solution support and troubleshooting following deployment.
- Promote agile principles and methodology.
- Contribute to the future direction and vision of the product suite including new feature development and bug fixes.
What You Bring:
- A minimum of 8 years' related experience in a commercial software development role
- BS/MS Computer Science
- Strong object-oriented programming skills
- Hands-on development experience using Java, J2EE, XML, SOAP and SQL
- Familiarity with message queues, event sourcing, NoSQL data stores
- Prior experience with performance optimization and troubleshooting of Java applications
- Linux and shell or other Unix scripting languages as well as with Oracle and relational databases, including experience with database installation, administration, and performance tuning
- Experience working with application servers
- Prior experience with healthcare applications is a plus
- Experience in the full software development lifecycle using an Agile development process
- Experience working CI, CD and DevOps practices
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent communication skills
Bonus Points:
- Experience with healthcare applications
- Experience with IntelliJ, JUnit or JunitPerf
- Experience working with WebLogic application server
- Experience working with SOAP web services
- Experience with database installation, administration, and performance tuning
Geographic Responsibility:
While HealthEdge is located in Boston, MA you may live anywhere in the US
Type of Employment:
Full-time, permanent
Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- The employee is occasionally required to move around the office. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Work across multiple time zones in a hybrid or remote work environment.
- Long periods of time sitting and/or standing in front of a computer using video technology.
- May require travel dependent on company needs.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the job being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. HealthEdge reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Candidates may be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check.
HealthEdge is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to workforce diversity and actively encourage all qualified persons to seek employment with us, including, but not limited to, racial and ethnic minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities.
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Compensation:
The annual US base salary range for this position is $145,000-$162,000/Yr. This salary range may cover multiple career levels at HealthEdge. Final compensation will be determined during the interview process and is based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, your skills, experience, qualifications and education.
Overview:
Position Overview:
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the team here at HealthEdge. This role will contribute to the future direction and vision of the product suite, including new feature development and bug fixes.
About the Technology Team:
Our Technology Team is a dynamic group of innovators reshaping the future of healthcare technology. This team thrives on collaboration, bringing together top talent from diverse backgrounds to create scalable, secure, and cutting-edge platforms. With expertise in cloud infrastructure, AI, and user experience design, they enable transformation for healthcare health plan solutions. Beyond technical excellence, the HealthEdge Technology Team is passionate about empowering clients. They prioritize transparency, thoughtful resource allocation, and a commitment to seamless experiences. Guided by visionary leadership and a deep enthusiasm for innovation, this group is redefining what’s possible in healthcare technology.
Your Impact:
- Implement new product features according to specific requirements while adhering to the highest professional development standards.
- Work as a back-end server engineer in an agile development team alongside other developers, PMs and QA engineers and participate in all phases of the development process.
- Design & develop application components in Java to maintain existing code and to create new services.
- Solve interesting technology and usability challenges on a daily basis.
- Ensure applications receive thorough unit, system, and integration testing.
- Provide solution support and troubleshooting following deployment.
- Promote agile principles and methodology.
- Contribute to the future direction and vision of the product suite including new feature development and bug fixes.
What You Bring:
- A minimum of 8 years' related experience in a commercial software development role
- BS/MS Computer Science
- Strong object-oriented programming skills
- Hands-on development experience using Java, J2EE, XML, SOAP and SQL
- Familiarity with message queues, event sourcing, NoSQL data stores
- Prior experience with performance optimization and troubleshooting of Java applications
- Linux and shell or other Unix scripting languages as well as with Oracle and relational databases, including experience with database installation, administration, and performance tuning
- Experience working with application servers
- Prior experience with healthcare applications is a plus
- Experience in the full software development lifecycle using an Agile development process
- Experience working CI, CD and DevOps practices
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent communication skills
Bonus Points:
- Experience with healthcare applications
- Experience with IntelliJ, JUnit or JunitPerf
- Experience working with WebLogic application server
- Experience working with SOAP web services
- Experience with database installation, administration, and performance tuning
Geographic Responsibility:
While HealthEdge is located in Boston, MA you may live anywhere in the US
Type of Employment:
Full-time, permanent
Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- The employee is occasionally required to move around the office. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Work across multiple time zones in a hybrid or remote work environment.
- Long periods of time sitting and/or standing in front of a computer using video technology.
- May require travel dependent on company needs.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the job being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. HealthEdge reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Candidates may be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check.
HealthEdge is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to workforce diversity and actively encourage all qualified persons to seek employment with us, including, but not limited to, racial and ethnic minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities.
LI-Remote
Compensation:
The annual US base salary range for this position is $145,000-$162,000/Yr. This salary range may cover multiple career levels at HealthEdge. Final compensation will be determined during the interview process and is based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, your skills, experience, qualifications and education.
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Who's Hiring
- Speechify291
- CVS Health148
- Canonical15
- Jack Henry & Associates15
- Optum11
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software495
- Healthcare & Medical Services165
- Consulting & Professional Services38
- Banking & Financial Services24
- Insurance20
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote senior software developer jobs.
- 5 or more years of professional software development experience in production environments
- Proficiency in at least one of Python, Java, Go, or TypeScript at production scale
- Experience designing and deploying systems on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Ability to lead code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and set technical standards
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization tools like Docker, and Kubernetes orchestration
Tips for Your Remote Senior Software Developer Job Search
Signal async-first communication skills upfront
Remote engineering teams depend on written clarity over live meetings. Show this in your application by keeping your resume achievements specific and outcome-focused, and come to interviews prepared to walk through how you document decisions, hand off context, and unblock teammates across time zones.
Build a portfolio that speaks for itself
Remote employers can't watch you work, so your GitHub profile, deployed projects, and any public technical writing serve as your proof of craft. Prioritize showcasing work where you owned the architecture or led a feature end-to-end, because senior remote roles require demonstrated initiative, not just contribution.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote senior software developer openings from companies hiring across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your stack and experience level and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Prepare for remote-specific technical screening
Remote hiring often includes asynchronous take-home assessments and multi-stage video interviews with engineers across time zones. Practice explaining your architectural decisions out loud and in writing, since remote teams use both formats to evaluate how well a senior developer communicates complex trade-offs without a whiteboard.
Target companies with distributed engineering teams
Remote-first firms and companies with engineering talent already spread across multiple locations have established workflows for onboarding and managing senior developers remotely. Look for roles at software companies, fintech firms, and SaaS businesses where the entire engineering org operates distributed, not just a handful of remote exceptions.
Remote Senior Software Developer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote senior software developer job?
Remote senior software developer roles go to candidates who can demonstrate both technical depth and the ability to operate independently without daily oversight. Remote engineering teams screen hard for asynchronous written communication, self-directed problem-solving, and ownership of outcomes. A public portfolio, strong GitHub activity, and documented experience shipping features or leading technical decisions on distributed teams all give you a concrete edge over candidates who only show in-office work history.
Which companies hire remote senior software developers?
Employers currently hiring remote senior software developers include Speechify, CVS Health, and Canonical, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first technology companies, distributed SaaS teams, and fintech firms with engineering talent spread across time zones make up the largest share of remote senior software developer openings.
Can you get a remote senior software developer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles for software developers are harder to land because employers expect you to ramp up quickly with minimal hand-holding. Early-career paths that work remotely include contributing to open-source projects, building a portfolio of deployed side projects, and targeting small remote-first startups or contract roles that value demonstrated output over years logged. Showing concrete results in a remote setting matters more than titles.
Do you need a degree for remote senior software developer jobs?
Not always. Remote engineering teams at software companies and startups routinely hire senior software developers based on demonstrated skills, a strong portfolio, and a history of shipping production code rather than a specific degree. That said, some larger enterprises and regulated sectors still list a bachelor's in computer science or a related field as a requirement, so expectations vary by employer.
Which industries hire the most remote senior software developers?
The sectors hiring the most remote senior software developers are Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors rely on distributed engineering teams where senior software developers can contribute across codebases and time zones without needing to be on-site.
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