$120K - 180K a year
Design and maintain scalable, reliable backend systems, lead architectural decisions, conduct code reviews, and ensure system uptime and performance.
6+ years backend experience with strong system design skills, expertise in backend languages (Python preferred), and ability to lead projects and technical initiatives.
Description: Design and evolve scalable, reliable backend systems that support high availability and performance across critical product workflows.Write high-quality, maintainable code in production systems, balancing speed and rigor to deliver impact in a fast-paced environment.Conduct thoughtful code reviews and technical mentorship, raising the bar for engineering excellence across the team and beyond.Drive architectural decisions and lead cross-team technical initiatives, partnering closely with product, infra, and leadership to shape the long-term tech strategy.Proactively identify and resolve system reliability risks, owning uptime, observability, and performance as first-class engineering concerns. Requirements: 6+ years of backend engineering experience - You’ve led development of production systems end-to-end and can drive projects with minimal oversight.Systems thinker - You design for performance, reliability, and maintainability, and know how to evolve complex systems without losing stability.Technical depth - You bring strong expertise in backend languages (Python preferred), data modeling, and service architecture in distributed environments.Execution-oriented - You know how to scope, build, and ship impactful solutions, balancing speed with technical rigor.Comfort with ambiguity - You thrive in dynamic environments and are skilled at turning loosely defined problems into clear technical direction.Bonus Points: Experience with Billing, Revenue Cycle Management, and/or Health Insurance Systems; Python Experience; Interesting side projects! Benefits: Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus life and disability coverage.Parental Leave & Family Support: Up to 18 weeks paid leave and a new child stipend.Financial Wellness: 401(k) program and equity opportunities.Meals & Home Office Support: Stipends for home office setup and ongoing funds for meals, with tailored perks for both remote and in-office employees.Time Off to Recharge: Flexible PTO, 12 paid holidays, and a full winter break week.Wellness & Development: Annual stipends to put towards therapy and personal & professional growth.Mental & Physical Health Support: Weekly flexible hours for self-care (“Mental Health Mornings/Afternoons”) and memberships to leading wellness apps (such as One Medical, Headspace, and Talkspace).Extra Perks: Pet insurance discounts, commuter benefits, and global travel assistance.
This job posting was last updated on 9/9/2025