Backend Engineer - New Initiative

AI-powered healthcare platform focused on predicting, preventing, and treating pain through technology and personalized care.
Porto, Portugal
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Remote
501 - 1,000 Employees
3+ years of experience
AI · Healthcare

Description For Backend Engineer - New Initiative

Sword Health is revolutionizing healthcare with their end-to-end platform aimed at freeing two billion people from pain. As a Backend Engineer on the AI Team, you'll be at the forefront of combining cutting-edge AI/ML technology with personalized care. The company has shown impressive results with 67% of members achieving pain-free life and a 70% reduction in surgery intent, serving 25,000 enterprise clients across three continents.

The role involves building and scaling the infrastructure supporting ML-powered clinical features and decision support systems. You'll work with cross-functional teams to develop robust, scalable backend systems that transform internal AI technology into market-ready products. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while making a significant impact on healthcare delivery.

Sword Health has raised over $300M from top venture firms and is valued at $3 billion. The company is recognized as a Forbes Best Startup Employer in 2024 and offers a mission-driven environment with a team of 900+ professionals across three continents. They provide comprehensive benefits including health insurance, equity shares, unlimited vacation, and flexible remote work options.

The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of backend engineering experience, strong Python skills, and experience with databases and API development. You'll be working in an agile environment, collaborating with AI and Data teams to deploy machine learning models at scale. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about using technology to solve significant healthcare challenges while working with a rapidly growing, well-funded company.

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Responsibilities For Backend Engineer - New Initiative

  • Architect, design, and build backend systems that transform internal AI technology into scalable products
  • Externalize technology with focus on reliability and performance
  • Design and optimize APIs, database schemas, and data processing workflows
  • Develop backend architectures for efficient ML model deployment
  • Collaborate with Product, Data, and Engineering teams
  • Identify performance bottlenecks and scale systems
  • Drive technical decisions on infrastructure and best practices
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices

Requirements For Backend Engineer - New Initiative

Python
Kubernetes
Redis
Kafka
RabbitMQ
  • 3+ years of professional experience in backend engineering
  • Proficiency in Python and Python-based frameworks
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Experience in building and maintaining high-performance APIs
  • Understanding of software design patterns and microservices architecture
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, agile environment
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Must be based in Portugal with valid EU visa

Benefits For Backend Engineer - New Initiative

Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
Education Budget
  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • Meal allowance
  • Equity shares
  • Remote work allowance
  • Flexible working hours
  • Unlimited vacation
  • Snacks and beverages
  • English classes
  • Unlimited access to Learning Platform

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