Senior Software Engineer, Patient Platform – Backend

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Sr. Software Engineer responsible for backend solutions and driving architectural decisions at health and wellness platform.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $170,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend distributed system design and development, with a strong focus on microservice architectures and cloud environments. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and implement best practices for scalable and reliable web applications.

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Backend Distributed System DesignMicroservice ArchitecturesKubernetes and AWS ProficiencyContinuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)Relational Databases (PostgreSQL)

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringScalable Web ApplicationsAgile Software DevelopmentTechnical DocumentationPerformance OptimizationObservability PracticesCode ReviewsDesign PatternsProblem-SolvingTechnical Mentorship

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaborationCritical ThinkingCoachingFeedback Provision

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Cloud EnvironmentMicroservicesContinuous IntegrationContinuous DeploymentPerformance Metrics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudKubernetesMicroservicesPostgres

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and architecture of scalable and performant backend solutions that meet product requirements and enhance the experience of our platform powers
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers on best practices, design patterns, and coding standards.
Advocate for your team’s technical needs and priorities within the broader engineering organization.
Participate in product discovery sessions to assess feasibility, explore user needs, define product features, and validate ideas with prototypes and experiments.
Work closely with other engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and communication across systems and services.
Contribute to the vision for the team and the platform as a technical leader, identifying new and strategic technologies and technical investments that improve security, scalability, reliability, and performance.
Break down complex projects into clear, actionable tasks to drive successful outcomes.
Implement observability practices across the platform, including logging, monitoring, and alerting, to ensure system reliability and performance.
Elevate the team's engineering standards by leading efforts to improve workflows, processes, and tools.
Analyze performance metrics and user feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and drive optimization efforts.
Create and maintain technical documentation for architecture and development processes.
Conduct code reviews and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives within the team.
Identify performance bottlenecks and propose enhancements to optimize system performance and reliability.
Stay updated with industry trends, technologies, and best practices, and propose innovative solutions to improve the platform.
Act as a key contributor to the hiring process by assisting with interviews and onboarding new engineers.
Model a culture of open communication and continuous improvement by providing constructive feedback and coaching to junior team members.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years as a software engineer, shipping production code
3+ years of experience with back-end distributed system design, development, and delivery
3+ years of experience with microservice architectures
Bachelor’s or higher in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
Proven experience in building scalable web applications and services, preferably in a cloud environment
Proficiency with the delivery and hosting of front ends and microservices on Kubernetes and AWS
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically
Experience with agile software development and delivery methodology
Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes, including integrated unit tests and end-to-end integration tests
Experience with Relational Databases, PostgreSQL preferred
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within and across teams
Capable of prioritizing multiple projects in order to meet goals without management oversight.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary & equity compensation for full-time roles
Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and quarterly mental health days
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental & vision, and parental leave
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
401k benefits with employer matching contribution
Offsite team retreats