Backend Engineer II - WFH
About the Company
Kforce is a staffing and solutions firm recruiting professionals for client organizations. For this position, Kforce is representing a client based near Stamford, Connecticut, working on technology that supports healthcare operations and care delivery.
About the Role
Kforce's client is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and develop reliable, scalable backend systems that support critical healthcare workflows. Working across engineering, product, analytics, and operations, you will build serverless infrastructure and Python services for processes such as claims handling, eligibility data ingestion, episode creation, provider search, and care coordination. This role involves ownership of backend services throughout their lifecycle, from architecture and development to deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement. You will also help establish engineering standards, mentor other engineers, and develop secure, resilient systems that support accurate healthcare data and dependable member experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Design and build scalable, resilient serverless systems using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Step Functions, EventBridge, SQS/SNS, and Kafka Architect fault-tolerant workflows that support core healthcare operations Develop backend APIs for member-facing applications and partner integrations Build high-quality, test-driven Python services with an emphasis on reliability, maintainability, and clean architecture Implement secure, compliant data flows aligned with healthcare privacy requirements Collaborate with Data Engineering and Analytics teams to maintain healthcare data accuracy and consistency Manage backend services throughout design, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and iteration Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and observability dashboards Improve system reliability through automated rollbacks, canary deployments, alarms, and well-defined service-level objectives (SLOs) Lead cross-functional technical discussions and recommend scalable long-term solutions Mentor engineers and contribute to engineering practices, culture, and technical standards
Required Qualifications
At least 7 years of backend engineering experience building production-grade systems Expertise in AWS serverless technologies and event-driven architecture Strong Python programming skills, including test-driven development (TDD), clean architecture, and modular code design Deep understanding of distributed systems, scalability, and observability Experience building B2C and B2B platforms that handle high volumes of data and transactions Proficiency with PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Amazon RDS, caching, and database schema design Strong experience developing scalable RESTful APIs Experience with GitHub Actions, infrastructure as code, and automated deployment pipelines Ability to collaborate effectively across teams Excellent communication skills and a strong sense of ownership
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with healthcare EDI transactions, including 837 and 834 Experience with claims processing, HIPAA requirements, or healthcare payer systems Why This Role Matters The backend systems developed in this role support key stages of the healthcare journey. Reliable infrastructure helps ensure accurate claims, consistent workflows, predictable episodes of care, and better member outcomes while reducing administrative challenges. Salary & Benefits The compensation range for this position is determined based on the employer's good-faith estimate and may be adjusted. Actual pay depends on factors such as education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract requirements, and business needs. Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), a 401(k) plan, and life, disability, and accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) insurance. Salaried employees receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees working on Service Contract Act projects are eligible for paid sick leave. Compensation is subject to applicable earning, vesting, and payment conditions. This position is not eligible for bonuses, incentives, or commissions. Work Arrangement & Location This is a remote position for candidates located within the United States. The team is based near Stamford, Connecticut. Candidates must be willing to travel onsite as needed, at their own expense. Applicants within commuting distance are preferred, but a fixed weekly onsite schedule is not required. Equal Opportunity / EEO Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Recruitment Communications By applying, candidates agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Kforce, its affiliates, and service providers. Message frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages. Candidates may opt out of text communications by using keywords such as STOP.