Lightbox - Staff Backend Software Engineer

July 4

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Red Cell Partners

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Description

• Architect, design, build, maintain, and enhance robust data platform, backend infrastructure, and APIs used by us and our customers • Build and maintain ETL data pipelines involving homogenous and heterogenous data from external healthcare data sources and our internal databases • Develop, scale, and optimize our machine learning infrastructure • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, partners, and customers to understand needs, offer insights, and tailor systems to meet these needs • Encourage and maintain a culture of innovation, creativity, and collaboration • Support and contribute to code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices. • Mentor the engineering team as the company grows providing guidance and coaching • Ability to move into formal engineering leadership as the company grows

Requirements

• BS, MS, in computer science, software engineering, or a related field • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, or Typescript, with a strong ability to write clean, maintainable code. • Proven experience in backend engineering with expertise in data structures, algorithms, and software design • Authoritative in ETL optimization, designing, coding, and tuning big data processes • Expert in developing and optimizing systems for data processing and providing REST APIs for both inter-service communication and user-facing, latency-sensitive frontend applications. • Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and/or Microsoft Azure • Excellent problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering scalable and efficient solutions.  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills • Strong desire to build impactful products • Previous experience in leading an engineering team • 15 + years of experience in software engineering and development

Benefits

• 100% employer paid, comprehensive health care including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. • Paid maternity and paternity for 14 weeks at employees' normal pay. • Unlimited PTO, with management approval with all Federal holidays observed. • Opportunities for professional development and continued learning. • Occasional travel to our offices in Washington D.C or alternative locations to collaborate with your team in person. • Optional 401K and FSA available. • Ability to work fully remote within the United States.