Senior Backend Engineer
160k – 180kUnited StatesBackend EngineeringRemote
Summary
Senior Backend Engineer builds and operates core production services for care matching, workforce management, and growth systems using Python, AWS, and scalable databases. Requires strong backend experience with APIs, distributed systems, and relational data modeling.
About the role
Responsibilities
- Build and operate core services powering family care discovery, Care Professional workflows (hiring, scheduling, workforce optimization), public digital experiences, growth channels, multi-channel sales/communication stack (phone, SMS, email).
- Collaborate with design, product, data, and care operations teams.
- Evolve systems from design through operation, mentor others, contribute to engineering culture.
Requirements
- Strong backend engineering experience building/operating production systems.
- Experience designing relational data models and working with databases at scale.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and service-oriented architectures.
- Experience with API design, distributed systems, backend performance.
- Proficiency in Python or transferable backend experience (willingness to learn Python).
Compensation/Benefits
- Base salary $160,000–$180,000 USD.
- Equity packages, 401K with up to 4% employer match, medical/dental/vision (zero-cost plans available), STD/LTD/Life Insurance (employer-paid), generous time off, mental health/wellness benefits.
Skills
PythonAWSRelational DatabasesAPI DesignDistributed SystemsService-Oriented ArchitectureBackend Performance
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