The Role
As a Senior Backend Engineer, collaborate on developing backend services, manage APIs, write tests, and maintain code quality, while enhancing user experiences.
Summary Generated by Built In
Newfire Global Partners is a leading technology firm that specializes in building transformative software solutions for some of the world’s most innovative companies. With a presence across four continents, Newfire Global brings deep expertise in digital healthcare, AI-driven analytics, and enterprise technology. The firm’s track record of delivering scalable, high-impact solutions has made it a trusted partner for organizations seeking to drive meaningful change through technology.
We are passionate about the purpose-driven mission to help improve the quality of care for patients and are building a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture. We are a fully funded company founded by serial entrepreneurs with a stable client base.
Opportunity for impact
Newfire Global Partners, a leader in developing disruptive healthcare technology, collaborates with Fortune 500 companies and start-ups to drive transformation.
Newfire is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js).
What's the Project?
Our client believes everyone should be able to define & control their bodies, health & well-being. Their mission is to build a direct-to-consumer, virtual-first healthcare platform that celebrates & supports the agency & autonomy of LGBTQIIA+ members. In building this platform, they are focused on providing agency, reliability, and transparency to their members.
The current healthcare system is not accountable to the patients it serves. Therefore, to achieve the mission, our client believes it is imperative to build and retain direct (paying) relationships with the LGBTQ+ community by offering them products that meet critical needs and delight them. Over time this will result in our client, on behalf of the community, being able to remake more and more of the currently broken system from the inside out.
We are looking for highly motivated and passionate individuals who will help enhance the user experiences of our services and help bring our Customer Portal to the next level.
Your day-to-day activities:
- Collaborating with the team to develop high-quality back-end code that meets business and user needs
- Building complex and responsive user interfaces using React
- Integrating with GraphQL APIs to fetch and update data
- Using state management libraries to manage application state
- Writing and executing tests to ensure the quality and stability of the codebase
- Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization
- Participating in code reviews and ensuring that the codebase meets quality and performance standards
You’re a perfect match if you have:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in back-end development
- Strong knowledge of server.side development using Node.js, with experience building scalable and secure APIs
- Experience working with NodeJS frameworks (Express, NestJS, Loopback, etc)
- Solid experience working with SQL databases, PostgreSQL specifically
- Good knowledge of system design, design patterns, data structures, and basic algorithms
- Strong proficiency with REST API design & implementation
- Proficiency in Object-Oriented programming and/or functional programming
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git
- Hands-on experience with unit and integration testing
- As a Senior team member, you will be expected to actively participate in our hiring processes by serving on interview panels for future roles across the company
Nice to have:
- Experience in the U.S. healthcare domain
- Experience working with multiple back-end frameworks
- Experience working with serverless designs
- Experience with AWS
- Proficient using Git version control
- Experience working with infrastructure tools (e.g. Docker)
- Experience with ReactJS is a plus
- Experience with messaging and streaming
- Experience with CI and deployment tools
Please note that employment will be contingent upon providing documentation verifying your legal work authorization in the country of residence, in accordance with applicable law.
About
Newfire Global Partners is a leading custom software development company that specializes in working on complex problems. With a strong focus on meeting the unique needs of each organization, they connect clients with local leaders and trusted remote teams to deliver exceptional IT services and software development solutions. Their range of expertise spans various domains, including Data & Analytics, AI/ML, Software Engineering, Product Management, and Marketing. By leveraging recent innovations in artificial intelligence, Newfire Global Partners ensures that their clients can transform the new normal into a competitive advantage. Through their advisory services, experienced leaders guide businesses through transformations and de-risk operations throughout the entire lifecycle. They also offer talent augmentation, bringing together highly skilled professionals from multi-disciplinary teams to support software, product, and marketing needs. Newfire Global Partners is committed to providing excellent service and driving client growth. Their team of industry experts works closely with organizations, whether it's driving transformation, building from scratch, or getting things done efficiently. Trusted by VC & PE firms, established businesses, and startups, Newfire Global Partners is proud to be a reliable partner in various industries, including healthcare, enterprise, and fintech. Partner with Newfire Global Partners today and unlock the expertise that accelerates success.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in back-end development
- Strong knowledge of server-side development using Node.js
- Experience working with NodeJS frameworks (Express, NestJS, Loopback)
- Solid experience working with SQL databases, PostgreSQL
- Strong proficiency with REST API design & implementation
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git
- Hands-on experience with unit and integration testing
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The Company
What We Do
Newfire Global Partners is a technology and advisory firm founded in 2016. They specialize in software development, staff augmentation, and strategic advisory services, helping organizations navigate digital transformation. Their work spans high-impact industries, with a particular emphasis on digital healthcare, fintech, and cybersecurity. They focus on solving complex challenges through product-led thinking, business strategy, and the practical application of AI to drive measurable growth and operational success.
