Lead Software Engineer

The Gist 

Vim is the fastest growing middleware platform transforming healthcare. Experience the power of seamless data exchange and collaboration among providers, payers, tech companies, and more. Our platform enhances clinical workflows at the point of care, empowering organizations to improve performance, achieve operational efficiencies, and drive innovation. Seize the opportunity to be at the forefront of healthcare transformation with Vim! 

The role

We’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our new Care Collaboration team at Vim. You’ll be a hands-on builder and technical leader, driving the design and development of a new product that connects care teams and improves patient outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the foundation of Vim’s next generation platform. 

What we are doing at Vim 

Vim has built a next-generation clinical workflow integration technology that is fostering connectivity across the healthcare ecosystem. Our proven Core Application suite for diagnosis gaps, care gaps, referrals, medication recommendations, data exchange and more has paved the way for us to unlock accelerated healthcare innovation through our new developer platform (Canvas). Healthcare and technology builders of all sizes, including national health plans, leading Management Services Organizations (MSOs), value-based care enablers, and tech companies, use Vim's platform to connect with over 6,000 provider organizations. Through these connections, builders can equip care providers with the tools and resources they need to focus on their mission: providing exceptional care to each and every patient. Don’t miss the opportunity to join Vim and influence the future of healthcare delivery. 

What You’ll Do

• Build and scale a new full-stack application using Node.js, TypeScript, React, and microservices
• Define system architecture that’s scalable, secure, and maintainable
• Translate business goals into technical roadmaps and deliverables
• Write production-grade code and lead reviews to uphold engineering excellence
• Collaborate with product, design, and leadership to align technical direction with Vim’s broader platform
• Own the full development lifecycle — from design to deployment and iteration

What You’ll Need

• 5-7  years of full-stack engineering experience, including 2–4 years in technical leadership
• Deep experience with TypeScript, Node.js, and modern front-end frameworks (React or Next.js)
• Proven ability to design and scale microservices architectures in AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Track record of building new products from the ground up
• Strong system design judgment and mentoring experience
• Clear communicator and collaborator across engineering and product teams
• Based in New York City, with ability to work on-site three days a week

Nice to Have

• Experience in healthcare tech, especially care coordination or interoperability
• Familiarity with FHIR, HL7, or EHR integrations and healthcare data exchange (HIPAA)
• Knowledge of event-driven systems, DevOps, or real-time collaboration architectures
• Contributions to open source, blogs, or talks

Vim’s Culture, Compensation, and Benefits 

Our employees are go-getters and bring “Vim and Vigor” to their everyday work life; they are expected to ask bold questions and work as a team towards the success of the company.  We prioritize employee satisfaction through a comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance work-life integration and foster a positive culture.

• Vim offers a comprehensive benefits package including discretionary (unlimited) vacation time off; generous contribution to health care, dental, and vision insurance; and 401K program 
• The target base salary for this role is between $190,000-$220,000 USD per year (Compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, and level of experience, if you feel you fall outside of this range please apply and we would be happy to discuss!)
• Additional compensation in the form of options, commission and/or bonus are dependent on the position offered 
• Vim offers a comprehensive benefits pack
• We embrace the hybrid work model, and we offer the flexibility of working several days from home, ensuring comfort and productivity 
• Regular happy hours and team events provide opportunities for socializing and team bonding, while office wide lunches encourage camaraderie and collaboration 
• At Vim we also provide unlimited flexible days off, our employees can manage their schedules according to personal needs, promoting overall well-being 
• We embrace a growth mindset, and we encourage continuous learning and development, empowering employees to reach their full potential both personally and professionally

Vim is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer with a high interest in creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender/gender identity, age, military/veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

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