Senior Backend Engineer

AI-powered healthcare company focused on pain management, serving 25,000+ enterprise clients across three continents with a $3 billion valuation.
$61,000 - $88,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
501 - 1,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Healthcare · AI

Description For Senior Backend Engineer

Sword Health, valued at $3 billion, is revolutionizing healthcare through AI-powered pain management solutions. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll join a mission-driven company helping free two billion people from pain, with proven success in achieving a 67% pain-free rate among members and 70% reduction in surgery intent. The role offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies like Golang and NodeJS, developing scalable solutions that directly impact healthcare delivery.

Working remotely from Portugal, you'll be part of a 900+ strong team spanning three continents, contributing to a platform that serves 25,000+ enterprise clients. The position demands expertise in web development, database management, and system architecture, with a focus on building high-performance, scalable solutions. You'll collaborate with clinical teams to optimize user workflows and mentor other developers, making a significant impact on healthcare technology.

The company, recognized as a Forbes Best Startup Employer, offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, equity, unlimited vacation, and flexible working hours. With backing from top venture firms like Founders Fund and General Catalyst, Sword Health provides a unique opportunity to work on meaningful healthcare solutions while advancing your career in a rapidly growing, innovative environment.

The role combines technical excellence with healthcare impact, offering competitive compensation (€56,836 - €81,264 annually including equity) and the chance to work with a talented team using modern technologies. This position is perfect for experienced engineers passionate about using technology to solve significant healthcare challenges while working in a flexible, growth-oriented environment.

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Responsibilities For Senior Backend Engineer

  • Stay up to speed with web technologies, software architecture principles and design patterns
  • Understand and develop new software lifecycles with emphasis on quality processes
  • Train and build skills of other web developers
  • Monitor performance on production environments
  • Create and run load tests, and analyze applications' performance
  • Develop professional web-based app with emphasis on rich interaction and responsive design
  • Develop analytics dashboards and web data visualization tools
  • Work closely with clinical team on system workflow

Requirements For Senior Backend Engineer

Go
Node.js
Redis
  • 5+ years of experience with web development (Golang or/and NodeJS mandatory)
  • Knowledge of SQL language and managing SQL databases
  • Ability to write high-performance, reusable code
  • Knowledge of Software Engineering patterns with focus on Web Services development
  • Knowledge of caching software like Memcached or Redis
  • Knowledge of continuous integration / deployment process and tools
  • Excellent communication skills, problem solving and proactive attitude
  • Good level of written and technical English

Benefits For Senior Backend Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
Mental Health Assistance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 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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