Wix

Staff Backend Engineer

Wix

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Distributed SystemsMicroservicesNoSQLPythonRedisSQL

About the role

  • Design and implement high-performance, scalable Python microservices and APIs that support our real-time AI agent framework
  • Build resilient distributed systems that maintain high availability and low latency at scale, supporting tens of thousands of concurrent connections
  • Architect robust data storage solutions across SQL, NoSQL, in-memory stores (Redis), and blob storage, understanding when to use each and how to orchestrate them
  • Implement message queuing systems and event-driven architectures for reliable inter-service communication
  • Build and maintain integrations with Epic EHR and other healthcare systems
  • Ensure HIPAA compliance and security in all system designs
  • Create monitoring and observability systems to ensure platform reliability
  • Take end-to-end ownership of backend features from design through deployment
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams through technical discussions and code reviews

Requirements

  • 7+ years of backend engineering experience building scalable, distributed systems
  • Strong system design skills with demonstrated ability to architect solutions from scratch
  • Experience integrating with external systems and third-party APIs
  • Track record of independently owning and delivering complex technical projects
  • Comfort with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Claude, Cursor) for enhanced productivity
  • Experience with real-time, low-latency distributed systems at scale
  • Background in healthcare technology or regulated environments (HIPAA, SOC 2)
  • EHR integrations (Epic, Athenahealth, eClinicalWorks) and healthcare system APIs
  • Telephony systems or voice infrastructure
Benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
PythonmicroservicesAPIsSQLNoSQLRedismessage queuing systemsevent-driven architecturesEHR integrationstelephony systems
Soft Skills
system designcollaborationtechnical discussionscode reviewsend-to-end ownershipindependent project delivery
Certifications
HIPAA complianceSOC 2