Job Title: Software Developer

Location: 100% Remote (Continental U.S. Only. Requires U.S. Central Time core hours.)

Job Type: Full-time

About Us:
jProg develops innovative software solutions in the HIV public health space, with a deep commitment to improving health outcomes through technology.

Our flagship platform, CAREWare, is a secure, three-tier web application used by hundreds of State, City/County health departments and major ambulatory HIV clinics. CAREWare includes:

A custom HTTP service written in Go
A large business tier written in VB.NET
A Microsoft SQL Server data tier
A sophisticated JavaScript/AJAX presentation layer

The business tier contains over one million lines of code supporting features such as federal reporting, custom reporting engines, FHIR integrations, clinical coding, user/provider management, and security controls.

We are seeking a talented and dedicated software developer to join our team. Our ideal candidate is someone who excels in a dynamic, collaborative environment, and is ready to contribute to projects impacting significant health initiatives with strong skills in the following areas:

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain high-quality software applications.
Collaborate effectively with team members and clients to understand project requirements and deliver robust solutions.
Successfully take direction and execute tasks within an Agile environment.
Communicate progress, challenges, and solutions clearly both within the team and with clients.
Provide exceptional customer service and support when needed.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement practices.

Required Qualifications:

Ability to successfully clear a comprehensive criminal background check (required by client contracts).
Minimum of 3–5 years of professional software development experience in a production environment.
Demonstrated ability to design, build, and maintain scalable applications with limited supervision.
Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience working in Agile environments and contributing effectively within a team.
Proven problem-solving ability, including diagnosing issues, proposing solutions, and executing with sound professional judgment.
Ability to take direction while also working independently and being receptive to feedback.
Experience working remotely and managing time effectively to meet deadlines and project requirements.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Ryan White or Healthy Start grant programs.
Proven track record in projects that involve public health initiatives.
Understanding of and experience in implementing healthcare data management systems.
Demonstrated success and experience in data imports/interfaces, especially with HL7 and FHIR.
Proven expertise in documenting and addressing findings from software security assessments.
Proven ability to tailor software user interfaces to align seamlessly with business process requirements.
Experience in translating reporting requirements into software calculations and output.
Experience managing AWS EC2 instances, server management, and secure file transfer applications
Demonstrated passion for software development through continuous learning, technical communities, personal projects, mentoring, open-source contributions, hackathons, or other initiative-driven activities outside core job duties.

Technical Skills:

JavaScript / Front-End

Browser debugging and troubleshooting
CSS implementation
Secure encoding/decoding controls
Development of summarize/list/search/edit patterns using AJAX business-tier APIs

Go

Maintain HTTP service dependencies/libraries
OAuth2 library integration and maintenance
Business-tier AJAX interface support
HTML emitter/report support
Secure upload/download handling

VB.NET/C#

Maintain and extend large business-tier API functionality
Refactor legacy code for performance and consistency
Research and resolve bug/helpdesk/CMS issues
Follow coding standards and checklists

SQL Server

Hands-on experience with SQL Server in production environments.
Ability to maintain and manage large relational schemas, including database structures and maintenance routines.
Skilled in analyzing and resolving slow queries, optimizing performance, and addressing data inconsistencies.

General Engineering:

Experience managing GitHub repositories, including Gitflow branching strategy and familiarity with tools like GitKraken.
Experience with CI/CD processes, including build, test, and deployment automation.
Proficiency in build script creation and maintenance.
Experience with regression testing to ensure software stability and quality.
Familiarity with OWASP and NIST-aligned security best practices.
Experience using project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, HappyFox, and Slack.

Work Environment:

This is a remote position; candidates must be able to work effectively from their home office. The home office must have an environment appropriate for potential on-camera meetings and have a reliable, fast internet connection.
You must be on duty each workday during our core hours of 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. U.S. Central Time, unless approved leave is granted.
You must also be generally available between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. US Central Time to accommodate business needs, with occasional early, late, or weekend shifts as needed.
This position requires your full professional focus during working hours. To ensure there is no conflict of interest or interference with your duties, any outside employment requires prior disclosure and jProg’s written approval (to the extent permitted by applicable state law).

Benefits:

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
Company laptop provided.
Health insurance.
Paid time off and flexible working hours.
Retirement matching

How to Apply:

Application Instructions – Single File Required

IMPORTANT: Polymer accepts only one uploaded file per application.

To be considered, you must upload one single file that includes all items listed below.
Applications that are missing any item or are submitted as multiple files will not be reviewed.

File format

PDF strongly preferred
If using another format, ensure all links are clickable and clearly labeled

Your single file must contain, in this order:

1. Resume

Include your full resume
PDF preferred

2. Work samples

May be links or descriptions
Examples include documentation, diagrams, write‑ups, or other relevant materials

3. Code & portfolio information (required)

Provide at least one of the following:

GitHub profile
Code samples
Portfolio link(s)

If code is private or proprietary, do not upload source code.
Instead, briefly describe:

Your role
The system’s size and complexity
Technologies used

Important role clarification

This role involves maintaining and enhancing large, long‑lived production systems.
Candidates seeking greenfield‑only (new‑build) work or short‑term project engagements should not apply.

jProg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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