[Remote] Staff Software Engineer, Backend Engineering

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Maven Clinic is hiring a Staff Software Engineer to drive the technical vision and roadmap for its platform and product teams. The role leads development of scalable, reliable backend and cloud systems, guides engineering practices, and collaborates across teams to deliver healthcare products and features.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of highly scalable, performant, and reliable systems that support the growing needs of Maven's platform and backend teams
• Propose, design, develop and implement cloud-based solutions that ensure the agility, flexibility, and scalability of our systems
• Drive technical design discussions and provide guidance to team members on best practices, coding standards, and architecture principles
• Collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams to drive the development of new features and products, ensuring they meet the needs of our customers and adhere to Maven's quality standards
• Mentor and guide and mid-level engineers, helping to develop their technical skills and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and trends that can drive innovation and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our engineering processes

Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in backend development and platform architecture, with a proven track record of building highly scalable, performant, and reliable systems
• Experience designing and implementing complex distributed systems, including microservices architecture, containerization, and orchestration
• Strong expertise in developing cloud-based solutions, with hands-on experience in one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, etc.), including infrastructure as code and serverless architectures
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Java, Python, Go, etc.)
• Experience building distributed systems with microservices and relational and nosql databases
• Experience leading technical design discussions and providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and architecture principles
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality code in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers

Benefits

• Bonus and equity
• Employer-covered health, dental, and insurance plan options
• Maven for Mavens: access to the full platform and specialists, including care for mental health, reproductive health, family planning and pediatrics
• Wellness partnerships
• Hybrid work: New York City team members work onsite three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday); team members based in Boston, DC, Chicago, Seattle, and San Francisco attend monthly Work Together Days within their cities
• In-office meals
• 16 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and a new parent stipend (for Mavens who've been with us for 1 year+)
• Annual professional development stipend and access to a personal career coach through Maven for Mavens
• 401K matching for US-based employees, with immediate vesting

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