Senior Backend Engineer – JS, AI & Native App Support - Remote

Overview

The Senior Backend Engineer will be responsible for building high-performance backend services that power AI-driven features in the health tech space, specifically focusing on genomic data.

In Short

• Design, build, and maintain backend services in TypeScript.
• Support backend systems for mobile native applications.
• Integrate services like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and AWS SQS.
• Work with OpenAI APIs to build personalized user experiences.
• Collaborate with the lead AI backend engineer.
• Ensure system reliability and security.
• Drive end-to-end feature development.
• Champion clean code and technical excellence.
• 5+ years of backend development experience required.
• Remote work opportunity.

Requirements

• Expert-level proficiency in TypeScript.
• Experience with functional programming.
• Deep experience with PostgreSQL and MySQL.
• Strong background in AI tool integration.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Passion for customer experience.
• Strong debugging and performance-tuning skills.
• Bonus: Experience with agentic AI frameworks.
• Bonus: Familiarity with genomics or health data.
• Bonus: Startup experience.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Be part of a mission-driven team transforming health tech.
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities.
• Work with cutting-edge AI technologies.