Staff Software Engineer, Backend Engineering
August 30, 2023
🏡 Remote – Anywhere in California
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. • 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.
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.
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