Senior Systems Software Engineer – Backend Engineer
Summary
This role involves leading backend software projects, developing microservices with Node.js, and managing SQL databases and AWS infrastructure. The engineer will integrate AI/ML models and ensure secure, scalable performance within a healthcare-focused environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead software projects
- Work with developers to architect and design projects and implement critical components
- Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js
- Build and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices
- Design and manage SQL databases, including schema design, indexing, and query optimization
- Deploy, monitor, and manage applications on AWS, including EC2, RDS, S3, and Lambda
- Architect and implement interoperable middleware components, data models, and interfaces integrating software systems, applications, and databases
- Develop and integrate software for secure, controlled access to application components and databases
- Design and implement graphical user interfaces for software components and applications
- Implement authentication, authorization, and data protection best practices
- Optimize application performance and scalability
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
- Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps, and product teams
- Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues
- Perform related responsibilities as required
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Three years of software engineering or related experience
- Strong programming skills in Java, C++, object-oriented design, XML, SQL, and database development
- Experience with software engineering best practices, including software design patterns, requirements gathering, version control, automated testing, and configuration management
- Strong proficiency in Node.js; Express.js or NestJS preferred
- Solid experience with SQL databases and query optimization
- Hands-on experience with AWS services, including EC2, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, and IAM
- Experience with service-oriented architectures, web services, Grid technologies, and distributed computing strongly preferred
- Experience maintaining and improving existing systems
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Experience with AI/ML workflows or integrating machine learning models into applications
- Familiarity with Python and common ML libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn
- Experience working with data pipelines or large datasets
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Experience in healthcare or regulated data environments
- Must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based on business needs
- Residency in the state of Georgia required
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in backend development using Node.js, SQL database management, and AWS services, while ensuring application performance and security. Strong collaboration skills with frontend developers and product teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Node.js Development
- SQL Database Management
- AWS Services (EC2, RDS, S3)
- Software Engineering Best Practices
- Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- Java
- C++
- Object-Oriented Design
- XML
- SQL
- RESTful API Development
- Microservices Architecture
- Authentication and Authorization
- AI/ML Workflows
- Data Pipeline Management
Soft Skills
- Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
Industry Keywords
- Healthcare
- Regulated Data Environments
- Service-Oriented Architectures
- Distributed Computing
Tools & Technologies
- Express.js
- NestJS
- TensorFlow
- PyTorch
- Scikit-learn
- CI/CD Pipelines
- DevOps Practices