Sr. Software Engineer - Patient Services

About the role

• About Our Client:

The organization operates in the mental healthcare industry with a focus on treating the whole person by addressing complex mental health issues. It aims to reduce stigma around mental health and improve overall well-being by providing evidence-based, compassionate care that empowers individuals to manage their mental health. The organization is remote-first and supports operations across most U.S. states.

• About the Opportunity:

The Sr. Software Engineer - Patient Services is responsible for architecting and leading the development of a scalable, resilient backend platform that serves as the core source of patient data. This role is critical during a phase of rapid growth and involves technical leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality mental healthcare delivery through robust engineering solutions.

• Responsibilities:

Architect and develop distributed, high-throughput backend systems for patient data.

Lead technical strategy for re-engineering core backend data infrastructure.

Mentor engineers and review architectural designs.

Establish operational rigor and sustainable practices.

Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional teams to guide engineering and product roadmaps.

• Requirements:

4+ years of professional experience in software engineering.

Experience building distributed and event-driven systems.

Experience with microservice development.

Ability to work on cross-functional teams bridging technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity while maintaining quality.

Experience mentoring others and establishing design patterns.

Preferred: Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Preferred: Experience with on-call duties and operational improvements in customer-facing products.

Preferred: Experience in early-stage or high-growth startup environments.

Preferred: Experience with high reliability/accuracy products (e.g., healthcare, finance).

Preferred: Experience with NodeJs and Kafka.

• Pay Range and Compensation Package:

The pay range and compensation package for this role will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and other relevant factors.

• Benefits & Perks:

100% remote work with flexible hours within the United States (excluding Hawaii).

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and FSA/HSA options.

Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Generous paid time off including two company-wide shutdown weeks annually.

Paid parental leave for all parents.

Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and physical health.

Quarterly department stipends for team activities.

Employee resource groups fostering inclusion and belonging.

Home office stipend and monthly internet/cell phone reimbursement.

Wellness initiatives with a monthly wellness stipend.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

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