Senior Backend Engineer

Senior Backend Engineer

• Title of Role: Senior Backend Engineer
• Location: San Francisco, onsite
• Company Stage of Funding: Pre-Seed — Healthcare, Software Development
• Office Type: Onsite
• Salary: $230K–$280K

Company Description

We're representing a dynamic early-stage company focused on revolutionizing healthcare through innovative software solutions. This company is dedicated to providing personalized treatment options that fit individual lifestyles, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance patient care and outcomes.

What You Will Do

• Design and implement scalable backend systems using Python and NodeJS to support a growing user base.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic using TypeScript and JavaScript.
• Optimize application performance and reliability through the use of Redis and Kubernetes for efficient data management.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment processes and enhance development workflows.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the engineering team.

Ideal Candidate Background

• 5–10 years of experience in backend engineering, with a strong focus on Python and JavaScript technologies.
• Proven experience building applications using NodeJS, Next.js, and React in a collaborative team environment.
• Familiarity with cloud services, specifically AWS, and containerization technologies like Docker.
• Strong understanding of database management and caching mechanisms, particularly with Redis.

Preferred

• Experience with Kubernetes for orchestration and scaling of applications.
• Knowledge of Express framework for building web applications and APIs.
• Previous work in the healthcare sector or with health-related software solutions.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary for this role ranges from $230K to $280K, complemented by competitive equity options. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company at the forefront of healthcare innovation.