Senior Software Engineer, Backend Engineering

Summary

Join Red Cell Partners' Trase incubation as a founding team member and lead backend engineer. You will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining backend services and cloud infrastructure for a stealth healthcare technology company. Lead a team of engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions. This hands-on position requires proven experience in backend services and cloud infrastructure, proficiency in programming languages like Python or Go, and expertise in integrating third-party APIs. The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

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
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in software engineering

Responsibilities

• 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

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