What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Backend Developer position at Connecticut Innovations?
Are you ready to join Connecticut Innovation’s vibrant community of innovators? Connecticut Innovations (“CI”) is Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm, and we are passionate about serving our portfolio of 220 companies across various industries, with strengths in life sciences, technology, and climate tech.
Come join one of our quickly growing portfolio companies, Getting People to the Doctor - ReferWell!
ReferWell is a leading health tech company based in Stamford, CT, focused on transforming patient referral management and healthcare connectivity. Our mission is to enhance healthcare outcomes through innovative technology solutions that improve the efficiency and accessibility of care for both patients and healthcare providers.
This is a hybrid position at the ReferWell HQ in Stamford, CT. We expect employees onsite twice a week.
Senior Backend Engineer
We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll help build scalable microservices and cloud-based solutions to improve patient care and provider connectivity. You’ll work closely with frontend engineers to integrate APIs and ensure smooth data flow, all while using cutting-edge cloud technologies like AWS.
Responsibilities
- Design and maintain scalable microservices to support high-performance systems.
- Use Docker for containerization and Terraform for managing infrastructure in AWS.
- Collaborate with frontend engineers to design APIs and ensure seamless data flow between systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues to maintain system reliability and performance.
- Implement best practices for backend engineering, including code reviews and testing.
Qualifications
- 8 years of experience in backend engineering, with strong expertise in microservices and cloud infrastructure.
- Proficient with Docker, Terraform, and AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS).
- Experience with GraphQL for building APIs.
- Strong Linux skills and experience troubleshooting systems.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in healthcare tech or familiarity with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA).
- Knowledge of event-driven architectures or message queuing systems (e.g., Kafka, SQS).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab).
Why Work at ReferWell?
Innovating Healthcare Access – ReferWell is transforming healthcare access by streamlining patient referrals and empowering healthcare providers with innovative technology to improve the patient journey. We’re on a mission to make healthcare simpler and more efficient for both patients and providers alike.
Strong Growth Potential – ReferWell operates in the rapidly evolving healthcare tech space, with an addressable market that is growing as the demand for digital solutions in healthcare continues to rise. We’re seeing increasing adoption across the healthcare ecosystem, including health systems, payers, and providers.
Experienced and Visionary Leadership – Our leadership team brings deep industry expertise in healthcare and technology, with proven success in building and scaling businesses. Our founders have extensive backgrounds in health tech and a passion for transforming healthcare delivery.
Invested in Our People – ReferWell values its team members and fosters a collaborative, supportive work environment where everyone’s contributions are valued. Our office in Stamford provides a flexible and dynamic workplace where creativity and innovation thrive.
Compensation
Base salary: $160,000 - $180,000 bonus equity benefits.
ReferWell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply and join us in our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Salary : $160,000 - $180,000
