Senior Backend Engineer

Strategic Employment Partners Sep — United States · Posted ~15 hours ago

Senior Full-time

Skills

Node.js backend development API development database design scalable systems performance optimization security production troubleshooting software architecture APIs Databases SaaS

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A senior backend engineering role at a fast-growing technology company serving healthcare customers with financial and SaaS solutions. You will design scalable APIs and database structures, build and optimize Node.js services, resolve production issues, and contribute to architectural and engineering standards in a high-ownership environment.

Highlights

High-ownership backend engineering role in fintech and healthcare technology, with opportunities to influence architecture, build scalable services, and directly impact product development.

Description

Join a fast-growing fintech company building modern software and financial solutions for healthcare providers across the U.S. Backed by experienced founders and leading investors, the company is expanding rapidly and looking for engineers who thrive in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment where they can have a direct impact on the product and business. About the Role Design and build backend services powering fintech and SaaS products for healthcare customersDevelop scalable APIs and database schemas for new product featuresBuild and maintain Node.js applications with a focus on performance, reliability, and securityInvestigate and resolve production issues in partnership with Customer SupportEstimate development effort and proactively communicate progress, risks, and blockersCollaborate closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to deliver new functionalityContribute to architectural decisions and engineering best practices as the platform continues to scaleHelp shape a rapidly growing product roadmap while working in a high-performance, collaborative engineering culture Requirements 5+ years of professional JavaScript development experience5+ years developing backend applications with Node.js2+ years working with Express.js or similar backend frameworksExperience designing and building RESTful APIsStrong experience with PostgreSQL and relational database designSolid understanding of backend architecture and scalable system designExperience building applications in the fintech, payments, banking, lending, or marketplace space strongly preferredComfortable troubleshooting production issues and collaborating across technical and non-technical teamsSelf-starter who takes ownership, communicates effectively, and thrives in a fast-moving environment Compensation & Benefits Base salary: $160,000–$240,000, depending on experience and locationPerformance bonus opportunityEquity participationComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) with employer matchHybrid work schedule (4 days in-office, 1 remote)