Senior Backend Engineer

Project description

The client is a US-based HealthTech platform focused on making hormone replacement therapy more affordable and accessible. The platform connects patients, healthcare providers, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical manufacturers through a subscription-based model. It integrates with multiple healthcare and pharmaceutical systems and is actively expanding its functionality, integrations, and services.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience with Node.js, TypeScript, and JavaScript;

Strong experience in backend development, REST APIs, and third-party integrations;

Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, RDS, and CloudWatch;

Familiarity with AWS S3 and ECR;

Solid understanding of serverless and event-driven architectures;

Experience designing, maintaining, and optimizing scalable production systems;

Strong debugging, troubleshooting, automated testing, and TDD skills;

Ability to evaluate architecture, identify risks, and propose technical improvements;

Strong ownership, independent decision-making, and end-to-end delivery skills;

Experience with Git/GitHub and Jira;

English: Upper-Intermediate (B2+) or higher.

Nice to have

Experience in Healthcare, HealthTech, or regulated industries;

Healthcare-related integrations and security knowledge;

AWS cost and performance optimization;

Experience with observability, system modernization, and refactoring;

Background in startups or product companies.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and optimize backend services using TypeScript and JavaScript;

Build and support AWS serverless applications using Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, and RDS;

Design and maintain REST APIs and third-party integrations;

Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues using CloudWatch;

Work with AWS ECR and S3 infrastructure;

Write automated tests and ensure high code quality;

Review existing architecture, identify risks, and implement improvements;

Ensure system scalability, reliability, and performance;

Collaborate with product and engineering teams on technical solutions;

Take end-to-end ownership of features, from requirements to deployment.

We offer

Career and professional development opportunities;

Flexible working hours;

20 paid vacations per business year and National Ukrainian holidays;

5 paid sick leaves;

Mentorship program;

Courses and Certifications;

Business English courses of all levels;

Team parties, company events, and branded presents.