Senior Backend

Engineer, Ruby

  • New York

  • $

    200,000 Per Year

  • Permanent

Reference: 45071

Business Sector: Software Engineering

Description

Senior Backend Engineer
(Series A Healthtech, NYC)

We’re working with a Series A healthtech company building systems that directly impact patient care and clinical outcomes.

They’re hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to design and scale the core infrastructure powering their platform.

This is a high-ownership role for someone who enjoys building robust systems and working closely with product and domain experts.


The role
  • Design and build scalable backend systems and services
  • Own features end-to-end, from spec through to production
  • Work closely with product and domain experts to solve real-world problems
  • Balance speed and quality in a fast-moving environment
  • Contribute to architecture and technical direction

What you’ll bring
  • 5+ years building production backend systems
  • Strong fundamentals in system design and software engineering
  • Experience with at least one backend language (Ruby, Python, PHP, or similar)
  • Ability to work independently and own delivery
  • Collaborative mindset, comfortable working cross-functionally

Nice to have
  • Experience in healthtech or early-stage startups
  • Familiarity with GraphQL, AWS, or real-time/data systems
  • Experience shipping products at scale

Why it’s interesting
  • Early-stage, high-growth company
  • Real ownership over core systems
  • Close to product and decision-making
  • Meaningful impact in healthcare

Package
  • $200,000 – $250,000 + equity
  • Health benefits, 401(k)
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Office perks