Backend Engineer II

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

Job summary

A healthcare technology company is seeking a Backend Engineer II to build and maintain vital back-end services. This fully remote position requires proficiency in Python and experience with AWS and Kubernetes. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years in developing scalable software and a passion for enhancing the U.S. healthcare system. The target salary range is $135,000 - $165,000 with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision plan options

401(k)

Teladoc Health

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience building and maintaining scalable high-quality software.
• Experience deploying, supporting, and operating applications running on Kubernetes.
• A desire to improve the U.S. healthcare system.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the back-end services that power Garner's core business.
• Participate in an on-call rotation by responding to system outages.
• Collaborate across disciplines to provide accurate technical designs.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Industry experience in scalable software

Understanding of AWS services

Hands-on experience with SQL

Experience with Kubernetes

Agile practices

Tools

Terraform

Postgres

ElasticSearch

Snowflake

NATS

Job description

About the role:

We’re looking for a Backend Engineer II who is excited about our mission, can deliver across the tech stack, and is eager to learn and apply new techniques and technologies. This role reports to an Engineering Manager in our Financial Incentives team.

This position is fully remote.

What you will do:

• Build and maintain the back-end services that power Garner’s core business
• Participate in an on-call rotation by responding to system outages and support escalations from internal stakeholders
• Collaborate across disciplines to provide timely and accurate technical designs, work estimates, and answers to technical questions
• Protect our users’ privacy and security through best practices
• Design and optimize for the long term while moving fast and iteratively deliver for the short term
• Ideate on new features and work with data to find new insights
• Research and work with the latest tools and technologies

What you will bring to the team:

• 3+ years of industry experience building and maintaining scalable high-quality software
• Proficiency in Python is required
• Experience building both event-driven and request-driven microservices
• A strong understanding of the AWS menu of services
• Hands-on experience with SQL
• Experience deploying, supporting, and operating applications running on Kubernetes
• Familiarity working in cross-functional teams using Agile practices
• A willingness to “roll up your sleeves” and do whatever is necessary to ensure company success
• Experience working in a rapidly evolving startup environment
• A desire to be a part of our mission to improve the U.S. healthcare system
• Authorization to work lawfully in the United States of America as Garner does not engage in immigration sponsorship at this time

Technologies we use:

• Python, AWS, NATS, Terraform, Postgres, ElasticSearch, Snowflake, and Kubernetes

Compensation Transparency:

The target salary range for this position is $135,000 - $165,000. Individual compensation for this role will depend on various factors, including qualifications, skills, and applicable laws. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible to participate in our equity incentive and competitive benefits plans, including but not limited to: flexible PTO, Medical/Dental/Vision plan options, 401(k), Teladoc Health and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Garner Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Garner Health is committed to providing accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].