Backend Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, and enhance high-throughput RESTful APIs utilizing PHP and Laravel.

• Create efficient PostgreSQL queries and schema designs that support data-heavy clinical workflows.

• Engage in feature development and platform enhancements within an Agile/Scrum framework.

• Develop and sustain integrations between third-party APIs and internal services.

• Deploy and manage services using Docker containers on AWS or similar cloud platforms.

• Write automated unit, integration, and API-level tests to ensure backend functionality and clinical workflows.

• Incorporate tests into CI/CD pipelines based on Git/GitHub.

• Produce and maintain technical documentation for troubleshooting, fixes, API integrations, and support procedures.

• Monitor application health, performance, and error logs utilizing Rollbar and AWS CloudWatch.

• Identify, document, track, and resolve software defects through log analysis and debugging methods.

• Participate in code reviews to uphold code quality.

• Enhance development processes, CI/CD pipelines, tooling, monitoring/logging systems, and cloud infrastructure.

• Standardize internal processes, workflows, troubleshooting playbooks, and knowledge-base content.

• Collaborate with front-end developers, product teams, QA, and DevOps teams both synchronously and asynchronously.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of professional experience with PHP and the Laravel framework.

• Familiarity with AWS services such as Lambdas, SES, Workers, etc.

• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, with the capability to write automated API tests.

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.

• Extensive experience with SQL databases, particularly PostgreSQL, including schema design, queries, and performance enhancement.

• Ability to leverage AI tools to improve productivity while still being proficient without them.

• Proficient with Git and collaborative workflows in GitHub.

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into deployment processes.

• Experience working with Docker.

• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Rollbar and CloudWatch.

• Must be located in the US.

• Capable of working full-time for a US employer without the need for visa sponsorship.

• Must complete E-Verify work authorization verification during the onboarding process.

🏝️ Benefits

• 75% subsidized health insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Paid time off.

• 401(k) plan with company matching.

• On-the-job training and development opportunities.

• Fully remote work options.

• A collaborative and supportive work environment.