What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Backend Engineer position at ReferWell?
About the Company :
ReferWell is a health tech company transforming access to care and elevating patient engagement. Our cutting-edge Perfect Match scheduling platform and unique care navigation services eliminate administrative complexities for health plans and providers, seamlessly connecting patients with the care they need to ensure they get on and stay on their healthcare journey. Based in Stamford, Connecticut, ReferWell partners with national and regional health plans and providers responsible for over 10 million covered lives.
About the Role :
We're looking for a Principal Backend Engineer to lead the backend development of our platform. This is a foundational role where you'll be responsible for owning and driving the backend architecture, ensuring it's scalable, reliable, and high-performance. You'll work closely with a talented team to build and maintain cloud-based microservices, integrate with APIs, and create a seamless experience for our users. If you have extensive experience with AWS, Node.js, and backend technologies, we'd love to meet you.
Responsibilities :
- Own the backend architecture and design scalable, high-performance microservices to support our platform.
- Lead the development and maintenance of cloud-based solutions using AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.).
- Collaborate with frontend engineers to integrate APIs and ensure smooth data flow between systems.
- Manage containerized applications with Docker and maintain infrastructure with Kubernetes.
- Troubleshoot complex issues, monitor system health, and optimize performance to ensure a smooth user experience.
Qualifications :
Preferred Skills :
Pay Range and Compensation Package :
Base salary : $170,000 - $185,000 bonus equity benefits.
Salary : $170,000 - $185,000
