Lead the design and evolution of backend-heavy, full-stack systems, including services, APIs, data models, and the frontend experiences they support.
Build and ship complex product features hands-on, owning implementation across backend services and collaborating on frontend delivery as needed.
Own architecture and technical direction for high-impact, cross-team initiatives from early design through production delivery and iteration.
Partner closely with Product and Design to translate business and user needs into scalable backend solutions and high-quality user experiences.
Establish and uphold engineering standards across the stack, with particular focus on backend reliability, performance, security, and observability.
Provide technical leadership through architectural reviews, system design guidance, and thoughtful trade-off decisions.
Mentor and coach engineers, raising the bar for backend rigor while supporting strong full-stack development practices.
Proactively identify technical risks, platform gaps, and long-term scalability challenges across services and applications.

Requirements

8+ years of professional software engineering experience, including leadership on backend architecture or distributed systems.
Proven track record of delivering complex, scalable software systems and influencing technical direction.
Experience shaping technical strategy and mentoring engineers across teams.
Expert proficiency in Python, backend services, microservices, RESTful APIs, and distributed architectures.
Strong full-stack capability, with hands-on experience in modern frontend frameworks (React, Next.js, Vue, or similar).
Experience integrating LLMs and AI systems into production environments
Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps practices (CI/CD, observability).
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
Healthcare compliance experience (e.g., HIPAA) and distributed team experience are a plus.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents + on-demand healthcare concierge
Pre-tax savings options for healthcare and dependent care, with monthly employer contributions to HSA (if enrolled in a high-deductible plan)
100% paid short- and long-term disability, plus life and AD&D insurance
Flexible vacation policy — recharge your batteries your way
Paid leave to spend time with your newborn, adopted, or foster child (available after 6 months)
Encourage spending some time in-person to collaborate and connect. If not, remote is always an option.
We’ll ship you the gear you need to create a comfortable workspace at home.
Save for your future with tax advantages (and company match!)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Pythonbackend servicesmicroservicesRESTful APIsdistributed architecturesfrontend frameworksReactNext.jsVueLLMs

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentoringcollaborationproblem-solvingcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science