Senior Backend Engineer, AI-Driven Healthcare Systems

Clarion; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare technology company in New York is seeking an experienced backend engineer to design and build core systems supporting AI agents that optimize healthcare workflows. You will have a direct impact on communication within healthcare systems and work in an environment that encourages ownership of complex problems. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in backend system design, strong expertise in APIs, and the ability to thrive in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing, building, and scaling backend systems in high-reliability production environments.
• High ownership and agency; thrive in ambiguity and take responsibility for system outcomes.
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and own services, data models, and business logic for AI agents.
• Build infrastructure for multi-step, asynchronous workflows.
• Own integrations with EHRs and legacy healthcare platforms via APIs.

Skills

Backend system design

API development

Relational databases

Asynchronous workflows

Distributed systems

Job description

A healthcare technology company in New York is seeking an experienced backend engineer to design and build core systems supporting AI agents that optimize healthcare workflows. You will have a direct impact on communication within healthcare systems and work in an environment that encourages ownership of complex problems. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in backend system design, strong expertise in APIs, and the ability to thrive in a high-stakes environment.