Principal Backend Engineer: Cloud, AI & Scale

Zelis Healthcare Inc.; Utah; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Zelis Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to design and build core backend systems. You will work across the entire stack to deliver scalable and reliable software solutions. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in backend engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field. A strong understanding of API development, cloud platforms, and CI/CD processes is essential. The company promotes a hybrid work culture in the United States.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, primarily focused on backend systems.
• Proven ability to deliver reliable, maintainable software in production environments.
• Experience with cloud platforms and modern infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality backend services and supporting systems.
• Collaborate with product managers to translate functional requirements into technical solutions.
• Drive architectural decisions with a focus on scalability and maintainability.

Skills

Backend systems expertise

API development

Collaboration

Cloud platforms experience

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical field

Tools

TypeScript

Node.js

PostgreSQL

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Zelis Healthcare Inc. is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to design and build core backend systems. You will work across the entire stack to deliver scalable and reliable software solutions. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in backend engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field. A strong understanding of API development, cloud platforms, and CI/CD processes is essential. The company promotes a hybrid work culture in the United States.