Software Engineer, Consultant

Location: This position may be performed remotely, but requires the flexibility and willingness to travel as needed.The OpportunityPraxis Precision Medicines is building a strong pipeline of Software Engineering talent to support the continued evolution of our eDiary and clinical data platforms. Engineers in this role will first contribute to and grow within our eDiary ecosystem—a regulated, patient-facing platform used across our Epilepsy portfolio. Our engineers work across modern web and mobile applications, secure clinical data platforms, cloud infrastructure, distributed system architectures, API design, auditability frameworks, identity and access control systems, and production observability. When you apply to this position, your profile will be considered for current and future Software Engineer openings supporting the eDiary platform and adjacent clinical systems.Primary ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain reliable, production-grade code across frontend, backend, and data layers, implementing software solutions that meet clinical, operational, and regulatory requirementsDeploy and operate services in a cloud environment (AWS preferred) and contribute to architecture and design reviews with a focus on reliability, scalability, and securityDebug and resolve production issues across distributed and asynchronous workflows; diagnose performance bottlenecks; and own incident response, including root cause analysis and durable fixes that prevent recurrenceCollaborate with QA, Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, Product, and IT stakeholders to translate requirements into validated releasesDesign APIs and data models that preserve audit trails, version history, and system traceability; and improve system observability through structured logging, monitoring, and alertingUphold high standards for data integrity, security, and regulatory compliance across all systemsQualifications and Key Success FactorsBachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or equivalent practical experience3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience, with demonstrated ability to design, build, and operate production software systems end-to-endDemonstrated experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., code generation, automated testing, debugging copilots) to improve engineering productivity and code quality, with ability to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs for correctness, security, and maintainabilityStrong foundation in software engineering fundamentals: data structures and algorithms, API and interface design, relational data modeling and transactional integrity, and separation of concernsDemonstrated ability to debug complex issues across multiple layers (client, API, database, infrastructure) and trace issues in distributed or asynchronous systems using logs, metrics, and instrumentationExperience deploying and operating applications in a cloud environment (any major provider), including networking, access control, configuration, and monitoring; and experience designing secure systems including authentication and authorization flowsExperience implementing production-grade monitoring, alerting, and CI/CD practices; and ability to work effectively in a remote-first, high-accountability environmentThe physical and mental requirements of our roles include but are not limited to regular use of a computer, devices or other office equipment, clear communication, and occasional movement. You’ll need comfort with screen work, basic hand coordination, and focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.Preferred QualificationsExperience building systems with offline behavior, synchronization logic, or conflict resolutionExperience designing for auditability, traceability, or immutable data models; or operating systems in regulated or compliance-driven environmentsExperience containerizing and deploying services; building modern web applications (TypeScript and React preferred); and integrating with third-party systems or external APIsA Day in the LifeOn a typical day as a Praxis Software Engineer, you might: start with a team sync to align on sprint priorities and release readiness; review requirements with Clinical or QA partners to clarify edge cases; write and test code for a new feature in the eDiary web or mobile application; deploy a service update to the cloud and verify monitoring instrumentation; trace a production issue across client logs, backend APIs, and database queries; perform root cause analysis and implement a long-term fix; participate in a design discussion focused on improving auditability or system reliability; review pull requests and provide structured technical feedback; document logic changes to support validation traceability; and participate in on-call or release-readiness support.About the TeamThe Praxis Software Engineering team operates in a fast-paced, remote, high-accountability environ