Staff Backend Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Define and enhance the application architecture, domain model, workflows, and business logic for the Benefits Intelligence module.

• Design and develop application services and APIs that connect Worklife with the Data Engine.

• Set clear interface contracts, error handling protocols, observability standards, and operational ownership.

• Lead the technical integration of Data Engine functionalities into Worklife.

• Modify existing user-interface components and create new administrative experiences as needed.

• Establish reusable full-stack engineering patterns to ensure maintainability, security, testing, observability, deployment, and operational efficiency.

• Convert emerging product concepts and business requirements into practical technical solutions.

• Assess trade-offs and collaboratively drive implementation with the Product and Architecture teams.

• Oversee technical execution across Engineering, Product, UX, Data, and platform teams.

• Identify dependencies early and finalize design and integration decisions.

• Approve application architecture and domain model.

• Create production-ready APIs, services, workflows, and user experiences.

• Document interface contracts and integration patterns thoroughly.

• Automate tests, telemetry, runbooks, and operational handoffs.

• Utilize engineering standards and reference implementations effectively.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of progressive software engineering experience, including ownership of complex production applications.

• Extensive expertise in application data modeling, API design, and backend services.

• Proficient in modern front-end development techniques.

• Proven experience in 0→1 system design and implementation for complex B2B use cases and non-technical users.

• Strong product judgment with the ability to turn ambiguity into clear technical decisions and incremental deliveries.

• Experience in integrating new application capabilities into existing products and technology ecosystems.

• Background in adapting and extending current services and UI components.

• Ability to independently execute cross-functional technical leadership across multiple Engineering and Product teams without relying on formal authority.

• Proficiency with approved agentic coding practices and disciplined software engineering controls.

• Experience in integrating application platforms with data or AI-enabled services.

• Proven track record of enhancing observability, reliability, and operational efficiency for production applications.

• Must possess work authorization in the United States that does not require current or future visa sponsorship.

• Successful completion of a background check is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverages starting from Day One.

• Wellbeing programs available.

• Retirement plans with contribution matching.

• Generous time off policies.

• Parental leave offered.

• Opportunities for continuing education.

• Career growth opportunities available.

• Flexible working arrangements whenever possible.

• Competitive total rewards package.

• Ongoing education and training provided.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.