Lead design and development of scalable health data systems as a hands-on engineering leader with 12+ years of experience. Drive cross-functional projects and solve complex technical challenges in a remote startup environment.
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Remote12+ YOEBackend Engineering
About the role
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of sophisticated software solutions, ensuring scalability, robustness, and maintainability while actively coding and managing the team
Engage in cross-functional collaboration, providing technical leadership and ensuring clarity in engineering decisions
Drive high-impact projects from conception to delivery, aligning with strategic objectives
Tackle and resolve complex technical challenges, setting benchmarks for engineering excellence
Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies and apply knowledge innovatively to the platform
Requirements
At least 12 years of proven experience in software engineering, with significant leadership capacity in a startup environment including active coding and team management
Proficiency in Python
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (Docker)
Strong understanding of software engineering principles including Agile methodologies, test-driven development (TDD), and CI/CD
Experience building and maintaining large-scale systems
Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical skills
Comfort with remote work and effectiveness in a collaborative, distributed team environment
Bias toward action, entrepreneurial spirit, and excellent communication skills
Nice-to-Haves
Background in Data Engineering for managing, processing, and analyzing large data sets
Advanced skills in React, React Native, GCP, and Postgres
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