Senior Backend Engineer

Athelas; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Commure is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and scale backend systems for healthcare products. You will work across Python, Go, and API stacks to deliver reliable, secure interfaces and contribute to rapid shipping in a fast-paced environment.

You will mentor peers and collaborate with product managers, clinicians, and designers to translate requirements into robust, user-friendly solutions that operate reliably at scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent in CS or related field.
• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong backend programming skills with Python and Go.
• Good understanding of containers and cloud (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proven track record delivering features from ideation to production.

Responsibilities

• Design and influence backend architecture for scalable, AI-powered healthcare solutions.
• Lead technical planning and execution for new features across stack.
• Mentor junior engineers in backend patterns and coding standards.
• Collaborate with product, design, and clinical subject matter experts.

Skills

Python

Go

API design

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

FastAPI/Flask

Job description

About the Role

At Commure, our engineering team is at the forefront of revolutionizing healthcare technology by building and scaling the systems powering our suite of healthcare products. We are looking for a talented Senior Backend Engineer to help us craft user-friendly, responsive, and secure interfaces that operate reliably at scale and enhance the healthcare experience for both providers and patients. If you are a builder and love working on important, exciting problems in healthcare and love shipping quickly, come join us!

What You’ll Do

• Design and influence decisions that affect our backend architecture for scalable, AI-powered healthcare solutions
• Be a part of a tremendously fast-paced team that celebrates large ambition and making decisions quickly
• Work across the entire technology stack, including but not limited to Python, Go, FastAPI, Flask, and other frameworks
• Lead technical planning and execution for new features, balancing technical feasibility, usability, and business impact
• Establish and enforce best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment
• Mentor junior engineers, guiding backend engineering, design patterns, and coding standards
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and clinical experts to translate requirements into intuitive and efficient UI solutions
• Work directly with customers to solve their issues daily

What You Have

• bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent extensive experience
• 4+ years of professional experience in software development industry experience
• Strong Backend Programming Skills (We use Python and Go)
• General Understanding of Containers and Cloud (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Track record of strong execution and ability to drive work from ideation to successful implementation
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills and a history of demonstrated resourcefulness
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience in environments where you have to ship quickly. We move fast and deploy daily.
• Excitement to work in a high-impact field with a builder attitude!
• Attention to detail around user experience and customer needs
• Growth mindset and a motivation to grow

Inclusion Statement

Commure is committed to creating and fostering a diverse team. We are open to all backgrounds and levels of experience, and believe that great people can always find a place. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to all applicants throughout the application process.