Principal Engineer (TypeScript) at Alaffia Health
Core
Architect backend systems and drive technical strategy for an AI-powered healthtech platform that detects billing errors in US health claims.
Role type
Principal backend engineer (TypeScript/Node.js)
Builds
Scalable backend services and AI-integrated claims processing systems for US health plans
Domain
Healthtech / Fintech / Regulated data
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
TypeScript, Node.js, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, AWS, NestJS, system architecture, technical strategy, mentoring
Preferred skills
Healthcare domain knowledge, fintech experience, regulated data environments
Technologies
TypeScript, Node.js, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, AWS, React, Next.js, Claude Code
Responsibilities
Own delivery on systems spanning multiple teams, drive adoption of AI coding tools, mentor senior engineers, influence technical decisions, collaborate with product and business leadership on technical strategy
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence