Software Engineer(Python Experience)- Open to May 2026 Grads

Design, develop, and support software solutions by participating in the full development lifecycle and applying technical skills to solve business problems.

About the Role

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our team and help design, build, and deliver high‑quality, scalable software solutions supporting large and meaningful initiatives. This role is well suited for early‑career engineers or May 2026 graduates who have gained strong hands‑on experience through internships, co‑ops, research, or academic projects, particularly in Python, analytics, data‑driven systems, or AI‑related work.

In this role, you’ll work across the full software development lifecycle, collaborate closely with experienced engineers and product partners, and continue to grow your technical skills through real‑world application, mentorship, and feedback. You’ll be supported by a collaborative Agile environment that values learning, curiosity, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to the end‑to‑end software development lifecycle — from design and development through testing, deployment, and support — with guidance from senior engineers
• Develop, test, and deliver high‑quality backend software solutions using Python and modern engineering practices
• Work with data‑driven systems, including analytics pipelines, aggregated datasets, and APIs that support business and operational insights
• Apply Agile development practices (stand‑ups, sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives) as part of a collaborative engineering team
• Partner with engineers, product managers, and operations teams to troubleshoot issues and continuously improve system reliability and performance
• Learn best practices for writing secure, maintainable, and well‑tested code
• Gradually take on increased ownership of features, services, or components as you build confidence and experience
• Participate in a rotational on‑call schedule once ramped, with training and support provided

Technical Skills & Experience

You may have gained experience through internships, co‑ops, coursework, research, or personal projects, including exposure to:

• Programming Languages: Python
• Databases & Data: Relational databases such as PostgreSQL or SQL Server, data modeling, and working with aggregated or analytical datasets
• Development Practices: RESTful APIs, version control, CI/CD concepts, automated testing, and secure coding fundamentals
• Interest or exposure to analytics, machine learning, or AI‑enabled systems is a plus

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field (May 2026 graduates encouraged to apply)
• Ability to work onsite or hybrid in Overland Park, KS
• 0–2 years of professional experience, including internships, co‑ops, or equivalent hands‑on project work
• Exposure to Agile or iterative development environments through coursework, internships, or professional experience
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a desire to learn and grow as a software engineer
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or project experience in healthcare, health tech, or large‑scale data systems
• Familiarity with analytics platforms, AI/ML concepts, or data engineering workflows
• Exposure to messaging, search, or distributed systems (e.g., RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch)
• Basic familiarity with containers or cloud‑native tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with AWS

Why Join Us?

• Launch your career working on real‑world, impactful systems that support healthcare and human services
• Learn from experienced engineers who are invested in mentorship and technical growth
• Gain exposure to scalable systems, modern tooling, and best practices early in your career
• Clear opportunities for skill development, career progression, and increased technical ownership over time

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.

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