Lead Backend Engineer

Summary

Join NuvoAir Medical as a Lead Backend Engineer to build and scale the next generation of our digital health platform. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to develop scalable, secure, and high-performing backend services for virtual care solutions. Design, develop, and deploy backend services; continuously improve and maintain the quality, performance, and reliability of backend systems; ensure robust security and adherence to regulatory standards; contribute to scaling service-oriented architecture; and provide technical leadership and mentorship. This high-impact role requires 10+ years of backend engineering experience with proficiency in Java or Kotlin, Spring framework, ORM tools, and relational databases. Experience with service-oriented and event-driven systems, high-traffic production systems, and Kubernetes environments is essential. The ideal candidate will also possess a passion for improving global healthcare outcomes.

Requirements

• 10+ years of backend engineering experience
• Strong proficiency in Java or Kotlin, Spring framework, ORM tools, and relational databases
• Proven experience building and maintaining service-oriented and event-driven systems including experience with tools like Kafka
• Demonstrated ability to ship and support high-traffic production systems
• Experience deploying services in Kubernetes environments

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy backend services and features in partnership with product teams
• Continuously improve and maintain the quality, performance, and reliability of Nuvoair's backend systems
• Ensure robust security and adherence to regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA)
• Contribute to scaling our service-oriented architecture to support a growing global user base
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and best practices in system design and implementation
• Take ownership of the services you build, including ensuring their ongoing operational health, reliability, and support

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DevOps practices and infrastructure automation
• Familiarity with Azure or other cloud platforms.Knowledge of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles
• Background in the healthcare industry or regulated environments
• Full-stack or web development skills (JavaScript, React, etc.)

Benefits

• Mission driven culture that’s recognized by “Best Places to Work” awards
• A global, diverse team that works hard without taking ourselves too seriously
• Competitive salary - an annual market rate review ensures our compensation bands align with Series A market salaries
• Flexible work environment
• Unlimited PTO - take time to recharge when you need it
• Equity that’s venture-backed by top, global VCs - when we win, we win together
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits - so you can take care of yourself and your family
• Retirement plan + company match
• Annual Learning & Development stipend - your professional growth is important!