Backend Engineer at Wiraa

Feedinkoo; United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity incentive plans

Flexible PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Teladoc Health access

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Garner Health is seeking a Backend Engineer II to join our fully remote team. You will design, develop, and maintain backend services powering core healthcare operations while participating in on-call rotations and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable features.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of Python experience, proficiency with microservices, AWS, Kubernetes, and SQL databases, and thrives in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience developing and maintaining scalable software applications.
• Proficient in Python programming language.
• Experience building both event-driven and request-driven microservices architectures.
• Strong understanding of AWS services and cloud infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with SQL databases.
• Experience deploying, supporting, and operating applications on Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Agile development practices within cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to contribute to team success through hands-on involvement.
• Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Authorization to work legally in the United States; Garner does not sponsor visas at this time.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services that power Garner’s core business operations.
• Participate in an on-call rotation, responding promptly to system outages and support escalations from internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create technical designs, provide work estimates, and address technical queries.
• Ensure user privacy and security by adhering to best practices and compliance standards.
• Design scalable solutions with a focus on long-term sustainability while delivering features iteratively.
• Ideate and develop new features, leveraging data insights to inform product enhancements.
• Research and incorporate the latest tools, technologies, and industry best practices into development workflows.
• Work collaboratively within our tech stack, contributing to continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

Python

Event-driven

Microservices

Kubernetes

AWS services

SQL databases

Agile development

Startup experience

US work authorization

Tools

N/A

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a Backend Engineer II who is passionate about our mission, capable of delivering solutions across the entire tech stack, and eager to learn and implement new techniques and technologies. This role reports to an Engineering Manager within our Financial Incentives team. The position is fully remote, offering flexibility and the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming healthcare affordability and quality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience developing and maintaining scalable, high-quality software applications
• Proficiency in Python programming language
• Experience building both event-driven and request-driven microservices architectures
• Strong understanding of AWS services and cloud infrastructure
• Hands‑on experience with SQL databases
• Experience deploying, supporting, and operating applications on Kubernetes
• Familiarity with Agile development practices within cross‑functional teams
• Willingness to contribute to team success through hands‑on involvement
• Experience working in a fast‑paced startup environment
• Authorization to work legally in the United States; Garner does not sponsor visas at this time

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services that power Garner’s core business operations
• Participate in an on‑call rotation, responding promptly to system outages and support escalations from internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create technical designs, provide work estimates, and address technical queries
• Ensure user privacy and security by adhering to best practices and compliance standards
• Design scalable solutions with a focus on long‑term sustainability while delivering features iteratively
• Ideate and develop new features, leveraging data insights to inform product enhancements
• Research and incorporate the latest tools, technologies, and industry best practices into development workflows
• Work collaboratively within our tech stack, contributing to continuous improvement and innovation

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $135,000 – $165,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Participation in equity incentive plans
• Flexible paid time off (PTO) policy
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Access to Teladoc Health and other wellness resources
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a rapidly expanding organization

Equal Opportunity

Garner Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, political beliefs, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process.