Staff Software Engineer, Backend Engineering

Summary

Join Maven Clinic as a Staff Software Engineer and lead the technical vision for our Platform and Product Teams. You will design, develop, and maintain highly scalable systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior engineers. This role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience, along with at least 8 years of backend development experience. Experience with cloud-based solutions, microservices, and various programming languages is essential. Maven offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a flexible hybrid work model. We are committed to building a world-class digital healthcare platform and creating a positive work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in backend development and platform architecture, with a proven track record of building highly scalable, performant, and reliable systems
• Experience designing and implementing complex distributed systems, including microservices architecture, containerization, and orchestration
• Strong expertise in developing cloud-based solutions, with hands-on experience in one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, etc.), including infrastructure as code and serverless architectures
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Java, Python, Go, etc.)
• Experience building distributed systems with microservices and relational and nosql databases
• Experience leading technical design discussions and providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and architecture principles
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality code in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of highly scalable, performant, and reliable systems that support the growing needs of Maven's platform and backend teams
• Propose, design, develop and implement cloud-based solutions that ensure the agility, flexibility, and scalability of our systems
• Drive technical design discussions and provide guidance to team members on best practices, coding standards, and architecture principles
• Collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams to drive the development of new features and products, ensuring they meet the needs of our customers and adhere to Maven's quality standards
• Mentor and guide and mid-level engineers, helping to develop their technical skills and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and trends that can drive innovation and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our engineering processes

Benefits

• Maven for Mavens: access to the full platform and specialists, including care for mental health, reproductive health, family planning and pediatrics
• Whole-self care through wellness partnerships
• Hybrid work, in office meals, and work together days
• 16 weeks 100% paid parental leave and new parent stipend (for Mavens who've been with us for six months plus)
• Annual professional development stipend and access to a personal career coach through Maven for Mavens
• 401K matching for US-based employees, with immediate vesting
• Employer-covered health, dental, and insurance plan options