Backend Engineer
Core
Design and implement robust, scalable backend systems and APIs for a virtual clinic managing substance use disorders.
Role type
Senior Backend Engineer (Serverless/AWS)
Builds
Serverless AWS infrastructure, event-driven systems, and core member-facing services
Domain
Healthtech / Behavioral Health
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Node.js, TypeScript, AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, RDS, EC2, S3, Cognito, VPC, CloudWatch), SQL, Event-driven architecture, API integration, Database schema design, Unit/Integration testing
Preferred skills
NoSQL databases, Terraform, High-growth scaling experience, Serverless trade-off analysis, API security best practices
Technologies
Node.js, TypeScript, AWS, MySQL, Terraform
Responsibilities
Design and evolve serverless AWS-based architecture; Build scalable, secure, and well-tested APIs; Design and optimize MySQL databases at scale; Manage and integrate third-party APIs; Implement code quality, testing, and deployment automation; Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC