Lead Software Engineer, Backend

FuturHealthUnited Stateslast year

US185000USD - 230000USD

We’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer, Backend to design, build, and scale the foundational systems that power FuturHealth’s digital platform. As a hands-on technical leader, you’ll architect secure, performant, and reliable backend services, mentor engineers, and drive engineering excellence across a growing team. This is a high-impact role for a backend engineer who thrives in startup environments, cares deeply about system quality and maintainability, and is motivated by the opportunity to improve health outcomes through technology.

What You’ll Do

Lead the design and development of scalable APIs, services, and backend systems.
Ensure security, reliability, and performance across core infrastructure.
Collaborate with Product, Data, and Frontend teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Champion engineering best practices, CI/CD, observability, and testing standards.
Mentor engineers, lead code reviews, and influence technical direction across projects.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HiTrust, and other security/privacy standards in backend systems.

About You

Experience:

6+ years of backend engineering experience, with 2+ in a technical leadership or staff-level role.
Proven experience building and operating scalable, production-grade backend systems.

Technical Skills:

Strong proficiency in Node.js and/or Python; TypeScript experience a plus.
Deep knowledge of RESTful API design, authentication, and system integrations.
Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred), databases (PostgreSQL), caching (Redis), and CI/CD tooling.
Familiarity with infrastructure as code, containerization (Docker), and modern DevOps practices.

Mindset & Communication:

Hands-on problem solver with strong debugging and performance tuning skills.
Clear communicator who collaborates well across disciplines.
Comfortable in ambiguity and able to balance short-term shipping with long-term quality.

Nice to Have

Experience in healthtech or with HIPAA/HiTrust environments.
Background in microservices architecture or event-driven systems.
Familiarity with observability tools (Datadog, Sentry) and serverless patterns.

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FAQ

Is the Lead Software Engineer, Backend position at FuturHealth remote?: Yes. This role was posted on Remote Backend Jobs, a job board that lists exclusively fully remote positions.
What is the salary for the Lead Software Engineer, Backend role?: The posted salary range for this position is 185000USD - 230000USD.
When was this Lead Software Engineer, Backend job posted?: This listing was posted on May 7, 2025 and is still open for applications.
How do I apply for the Lead Software Engineer, Backend position at FuturHealth?: Use the apply button on this page — it takes you directly to the employer’s application page.