Senior Software Engineer, Backend Engineering

Job Description: 

Are you passionate about building scalable and robust backend services? Do you excel at leading teams and managing cloud infrastructure? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you as a founding team member and lead backend engineer at a stealth healthcare incubation. 

As a Staff Software Engineer specializing in Backend Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining our backend services and cloud infrastructure. You will lead a team of talented engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that power our applications. If you're a hands-on problem solver with a passion for innovation and cloud technologies, we invite you to join our mission. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead the team architecting, building, and optimizing our backend services and cloud infrastructure. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and architect solutions that align with business objectives. 
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and growth within the team. 
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and services to enable seamless integration with various applications and third-party platforms. 
• Integrate 3rd party APIs to enhance the functionality and capabilities of our applications. 
• Ensure the security and scalability of backend systems, implementing best practices for data protection and access control. 
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems, proactively identifying and resolving potential issues. 
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in cloud technologies and leverage them to enhance our infrastructure and services. 
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain code quality and adherence to coding standards. 
• Communicate technical concepts and project updates effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

Requirements: 

• Proven experience as a technical lead for backend services and cloud infrastructure, guiding the team in delivering high-quality solutions. 
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, or Typescript, with a strong ability to write clean, maintainable code. 
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), and/or Microsoft Azure.
• Demonstrated expertise in integrating third-party APIs to expand application capabilities. 
• Solid understanding of API design principles and best practices. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering scalable and efficient solutions. 
• Strong knowledge of database design and optimization techniques. 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.  
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in software engineering. 

Benefits: 

• 100% employer paid, comprehensive health care including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Paid maternity and paternity for 14 weeks at employees' normal pay.
• Unlimited PTO, with management approval with all Federal holidays observed.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
• Occasional travel to our offices in Washington D.C or alternative locations to collaborate with your team in person.
• Optional 401K and FSA available.
• Ability to work fully remote within the United States. 

Salary Range: $175,000-$225,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience, skills, and other factors.