Staff Backend Software Engineer

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Requirements:

• BS, MS, in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, or Typescript, with a strong ability to write clean, maintainable code.
• Proven experience in backend engineering with expertise in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
• Authoritative in ETL optimization, designing, coding, and tuning big data processes.
• Expert in developing and optimizing systems for data processing and providing REST APIs for both inter-service communication and user-facing, latency-sensitive frontend applications.
• Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and/or Microsoft Azure.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering scalable and efficient solutions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong desire to build impactful products.
• Previous experience in leading an engineering team.
• 15 + years of experience in software engineering and development.

Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, build, maintain, and enhance robust data platform, backend infrastructure, and APIs used by us and our customers.
• Build and maintain ETL data pipelines involving homogenous and heterogenous data from external healthcare data sources and our internal databases.
• Develop, scale, and optimize our machine learning infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, partners, and customers to understand needs, offer insights, and tailor systems to meet these needs.
• Encourage and maintain a culture of innovation, creativity, and collaboration.
• Support and contribute to code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Mentor the engineering team as the company grows providing guidance and coaching.
• Ability to move into formal engineering leadership as the company grows.