Backend Software Engineer

Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP)

Backend Software Engineer developing and operationalizing software applications for healthcare analytics. Collaborating with teams to enhance patient care through data-driven decision-making.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeGoleta • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $123,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong proficiency in C# and .NET for backend service design and implementation, alongside solid experience in SQL and structured databases. Capable of translating complex business requirements into precise specifications while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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C# ProgrammingASP.NET DevelopmentSQL Query OptimizationParallel ProcessingData Pipeline Development

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Hard Skills

Backend Service DesignData Access Layer ImplementationOLTP Structure DefinitionAPI DevelopmentSpec-Driven Development

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTechnical Discussion Facilitation

Tools & Technologies

SQL ServerAI-Assisted Development Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Multithreaded EnvironmentsTask ParallelismThread SafetyAsync Patterns

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

.NETSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and maintain backend services, business logic, and data access layers in .NET and SQL Server
Implement data processing logic and derived metrics
Develop and optimize SQL queries and define OLTP structures
Build and maintain data ingestion pipelines and API services
Apply spec-driven development by contributing meaningfully to feature specifications, implementations, and iterations
Utilize AI-assisted development tools throughout the development lifecycle
Collaborate with squad members, domain experts, and product teams to translate complex business and regulatory requirements into precise, complete specifications
Participate in spec reviews and code reviews, upholding architectural standards and quality practices
Operate across the full stack as product needs require — from backend APIs, business logic, and data access through frontend integration and the build/deployment pipeline
Partner with frontend developers on API contracts and shared integration points

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong proficiency in C# and .NET
Solid, hands-on experience with SQL and structured databases — schema design and query design/optimization
Proven experience designing and implementing solutions in parallel processing and multithreaded environments — task parallelism, concurrent data pipelines, thread safety, and async patterns in .NET
Ability to reason fluently across a full backend stack: APIs, business logic, data access, and data pipelines
Strong written and verbal communication — able to write specs precise enough for another engineer or an AI to implement without ambiguity, and equally comfortable presenting ideas, proposing designs, and driving technical discussions with both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of professional backend software engineering experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive health benefits
401(k) plan with a company match
employee stock purchase plan
vacation time
sick time
paid holidays