Senior Software Engineer, Backend

SmarterDx

. Design, build and launch new backend services, capabilities and improve the overall quality of SmarterDx’s apps .

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $190,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsPostgresPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build and launch new backend services, capabilities and improve the overall quality of SmarterDx’s apps
Collaborate across disciplines to understand our users and iterate on new ideas
Protect patients’ privacy and security through secure coding practices
Research and advocate for improved techniques, processes, and designs within the team
Support SmarterDx’s apps in production

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of development experience with a focus on backend and cloud-based solutions
Expertise in Python
Experience working with Postgres or a similar relational database
Experience building cloud-native distributed systems and working with event-driven architectures
Experience working with data scientists to plan, build, and iterate on deliverables
Experience working in a security-conscious environment
Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision – Comprehensive plans with leading insurance providers, covering 75% of your premiums, depending on the plan.
Paid Parental Leave – Generous paid leave to support families through birth or adoption: Up to 12 weeks for parents.
Remote-First Team – Work from anywhere in the U.S.
Unlimited PTO & 10 Holidays – So you can relax and recharge.
401(k) with Traditional & Roth Options – Tax-advantaged retirement savings through Fidelity with a 4% match.
Minimal Bureaucracy – A fast-moving, high-impact environment where you can focus on what matters.
Incredible Teammates! – Work alongside smart, supportive, and mission-driven colleagues.

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonPostgrescloud-based solutionsbackend developmentcloud-native distributed systemsevent-driven architecturessecure coding practicesdata analysisiterative developmentsoftware design

Soft Skills

communicationteam collaborationproblem-solvingadvocacyuser understandingiterationresearchprocess improvementinterdisciplinary collaborationprivacy protection

Certifications

Bachelor’s in Computer ScienceMaster’s in Computer ScienceBachelor’s in EngineeringMaster’s in Engineering