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Staff Backend Software Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
7 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Job Description
Role Description
This role offers the opportunity to shape and modernize a high-impact billing platform within a dynamic healthcare-focused environment. You will design and implement scalable, secure, and maintainable backend systems while leading architectural decisions and cloud integrations. The position emphasizes performance, reliability, and the use of modern cloud-native and microservices patterns. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, mentor other engineers, and contribute to a culture of excellence and continuous learning. This is a remote-first role that provides autonomy, technical ownership, and the ability to directly influence the evolution of critical business systems.
- Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of scalable backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, and cloud technologies.
- Architect robust, maintainable solutions that align with business requirements and support long-term platform evolution.
- Integrate cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance, fostering high-quality code and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver impactful solutions.
- Monitor application performance and implement optimizations across both backend and frontend layers.
- Participate in Agile development practices, contributing to sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog prioritization.
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years of professional software engineering experience with a proven track record of delivering complex software solutions.
- Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot, with experience building RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
- Hands-on experience with React and frontend web technologies, including modern workflows and state management.
- Practical experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including cloud-native technologies, containers, serverless, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Deep understanding of software design patterns, object-oriented design, and scalable system architecture.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, automated testing, deployment tools (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes), and monitoring/observability.
- Strong experience with relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB) and database optimization.
- Experience leveraging AI tools to support research, debugging, coding, and deployment of solutions.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentorship skills, with the ability to influence technical direction and guide teams.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary reflecting experience, qualifications, and location ($216,000—$224,250 USD for National Average Zone).
- Eligibility for variable pay and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Remote-first work environment with flexibility to work from home.
- Professional development opportunities and mentorship from senior engineers.
- Access to wellness programs, mental health resources, and work-life support.
- Discounts on work-from-home technology and fitness programs.
Job Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of professional software engineering experience with a proven track record of delivering complex software solutions.
- Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot, with experience building RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
- Hands-on experience with React and frontend web technologies, including modern workflows and state management.
- Practical experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including cloud-native technologies, containers, serverless, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Deep understanding of software design patterns, object-oriented design, and scalable system architecture.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, automated testing, deployment tools (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes), and monitoring/observability.
- Strong experience with relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB) and database optimization.
- Experience leveraging AI tools to support research, debugging, coding, and deployment of solutions.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentorship skills, with the ability to influence technical direction and guide teams.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary reflecting experience, qualifications, and location ($216,000—$224,250 USD for National Average Zone).
- Eligibility for variable pay and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Remote-first work environment with flexibility to work from home.
- Professional development opportunities and mentorship from senior engineers.
- Access to wellness programs, mental health resources, and work-life support.
- Discounts on work-from-home technology and fitness programs.
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