Backend Engineer, Care Platform, EMR

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

📋 Description

• Develop, test, and sustain backend services that support Bask's care platform and electronic medical record (EMR) workflows.

• Create APIs and application logic for managing patient records, clinical encounters, provider queues, and prescription-related processes.

• Utilize TypeScript, Node.js, AWS, SST, and SQL databases to implement backend functionalities.

• Work with relational databases to design data models and uphold database schemas.

• Establish and oversee integrations between patient-oriented applications and internal clinical tools.

• Create dependable application logic for complex clinical workflows and modifications in patient records.

• Utilize AWS services like Lambda, SQS, and EventBridge to facilitate background operations and asynchronous processing.

• Enforce authentication, authorization, and suitable access controls to protect sensitive information.

• Author automated tests to confirm backend functionality and avert regressions.

• Diagnose bugs, resolve production issues, and assist in implementing sustainable solutions.

• Enhance the performance, reliability, and maintainability of current backend services.

• Collaborate with frontend engineers to ensure APIs and backend services align with product requirements.

• Engage with product managers and clinical operations teams to comprehend workflows and identify technical needs.

• Participate in technical planning, architecture discussions, and code reviews.

• Contribute to the documentation of APIs, backend services, and critical workflows.

• Employ AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor and Claude Code to aid in development, debugging, and testing, while meticulously reviewing generated code.

• Aid in maintaining monitoring, logging, and operational transparency for backend services.

• Assume ownership of assigned features from implementation through testing, deployment, and follow-up.

• Learn from senior engineers and share ideas for enhancing engineering practices and platform architecture.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on backend development.

• Strong expertise in TypeScript, JavaScript, and Node.js.

• Proven experience in building, testing, and maintaining production backend applications and APIs.

• Familiarity with SQL databases, relational data models, and database schemas.

• Practical experience with AWS or comparable cloud platforms.

• Knowledge of serverless architectures, background jobs, or asynchronous processing.

• Experience utilizing modern database access tools or ORMs.

• Understanding of API design, authentication, authorization, and secure data management.

• Capability to implement backend features that involve multiple services and intricate business logic.

• Experience in writing automated tests and debugging production-level applications.

• Familiarity with Git, code reviews, and contemporary software development practices.

• Ability to investigate technical challenges and articulate findings clearly.

• Comfortable utilizing AI-assisted development tools while critically reviewing and validating generated code.

• Proficient in independently completing assigned features, posing thoughtful inquiries, and collaborating with fellow engineers.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Adaptable to a fast-paced environment where engineers take responsibility for their work.

• Nice to Have: Experience with SST and AWS services such as Lambda, SQS, and EventBridge.

• Nice to Have: Familiarity with Prisma, Drizzle, or tRPC.

• Nice to Have: Understanding of Next.js, React, or full-stack TypeScript development.

• Nice to Have: Experience with multi-tenant SaaS applications or monorepo architectures.

• Nice to Have: Background in developing healthcare applications, EMR systems, or clinical workflow software.

• Nice to Have: Knowledge of patient records, provider workflows, or electronic prescribing.

• Nice to Have: Understanding of HIPAA or healthcare data privacy regulations.

• Nice to Have: Experience in implementing role-based access controls, audit logs, or workflows for sensitive data.

• Nice to Have: Familiarity with event-driven systems and message queues.

• Nice to Have: Experience in building or maintaining integrations with third-party services.

• Nice to Have: Experience in developing paid SaaS products or working on customer-centric applications.

• Nice to Have: Understanding of monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting in production environments.

• Nice to Have: Experience using Cursor, Claude Code, or similar AI-assisted development tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Flexible work hours and remote work options.

• Supportive culture that values work-life balance.