Staff API Engineer - Remote

Overview

Healthie is seeking a Staff API Software Engineer to lead the development of their GraphQL API, which is central to their expanding developer ecosystem. The role focuses on building APIs that are elegant, scalable, and user-friendly, impacting millions of patients' lives.

In Short

• Full-time remote position located in the United States.
• Lead the development of Healthie’s GraphQL API.
• Design and scale APIs that serve billions of requests.
• Champion API architecture and standards.
• Build developer tools and SDKs for efficient feature shipping.
• Mentor engineers and influence technical strategy.
• Collaborate with leadership on API roadmap.
• Focus on performance and developer experience.
• 8+ years of backend or full-stack experience required.
• Strong communication and collaborative mindset essential.

Requirements

• 8+ years of backend or full-stack development experience.
• Deep expertise in GraphQL.
• Experience designing and scaling APIs.
• Skilled in building developer tools (TypeScript, Python, Ruby, etc.).
• Attention to detail in API design and performance.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Adherence to Healthie’s core values: Respect, Reliability, and Resilience.
• Bonus: Experience with background job systems or event-driven architectures.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with equity and bonuses.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to impact healthcare delivery.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Professional growth through mentorship and leadership opportunities.