Backend Software Engineer

Motion Recruitment; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Job summary

Motion Recruitment in Charlotte, NC seeks Backend Software Engineers across Junior to Senior levels to help build a cloud-based SaaS platform used by hospitals and health systems for physician compensation, contracts, and analytics.

Tech focus centers on Ruby on Rails with a broader backend-first approach; you will design, implement, and optimize APIs, services, and data access, collaborating with Product and Engineering to deliver scalable solutions for healthcare organizations.

Qualifications

• Experience in backend development and API design.
• Strong understanding of relational databases and data modeling.
• Proficiency in OO programming and software architecture principles.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging capabilities.
• Healthcare tech or SaaS experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services and APIs.
• Design scalable, reliable application functionality.
• Optimize performance and database interactions.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams on new features.
• Participate in architecture discussions and code reviews.
• Support a cloud-based SaaS platform for healthcare orgs.

Skills

Backend Software Engineering

API Development

Relational Databases

Object-Oriented Programming

Software Design & Architecture

Cloud Platforms

Problem Solving & Debugging

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

Job description

We are looking for Backend Software Engineers (Junior, Mid-Level, and Senior) to join a growing healthcare technology company building a cloud-based SaaS platform used by hospitals and health systems to manage physician compensation, contracts, performance tracking, benchmarking, and workforce analytics.

This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex backend problems, developing scalable applications, and contributing to products that have a meaningful impact on healthcare organizations. The engineering team primarily utilizes Ruby on Rails, but candidates from any strong backend development background are encouraged to apply. The focus is on strong software engineering fundamentals, system design, and problem-solving ability rather than expertise in a specific language.

As a member of the engineering team, you’ll help design, build, and maintain backend systems, APIs, and services while collaborating closely with product and engineering stakeholders to support a rapidly growing SaaS platform.

Required Skills & Experience

• Backend Software Engineering Experience
• API Development
• Relational Databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, etc.)
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Software Design & Architecture Principles
• Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
• Strong Problem-Solving and Debugging Skills

Desired Skills & Experience

• Ruby on Rails experience
• SaaS application development experience
• Experience building scalable backend systems
• Healthcare technology experience is a plus
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• BS/MS in Computer Science or related field preferred

What You Will Be Doing

• Building and maintaining backend services and APIs
• Designing scalable and reliable application functionality
• Optimizing application performance and database interactions
• Collaborating with Product and Engineering teams on new feature development
• Participating in architecture discussions and code reviews
• Contributing to a cloud-based SaaS platform used by healthcare organizations

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Match

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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