Senior Software Engineer, Backend Engineering

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Backend): Leading the design, development, and maintenance of highly scalable systems to support Maven's platform and backend teams with an accent on cloud-based solutions and microservices architecture. Focus on driving technical design discussions and mentoring mid-level engineers to improve engineering processes.

Location: New York, NY; Remote, US (Hub cities)

Salary: $195,000 - $300,000 per year

Company

Maven is the world's largest virtual clinic for women and families on a mission to make healthcare work for all.

What you will do

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of highly scalable, performant, and reliable systems for Maven's platform and backend teams.
• Propose, design, develop, and implement cloud-based solutions to ensure the agility, flexibility, and scalability of our systems.
• Drive technical design discussions and provide guidance to team members on best practices, coding standards, and architecture principles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the development of new features and products.
• Mentor and guide mid-level engineers, helping to develop their technical skills.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and trends to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our engineering processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in backend development and platform architecture.
• Experience designing and implementing complex distributed systems, including microservices architecture, containerization, and orchestration.
• Strong expertise in developing cloud-based solutions, with hands-on experience in one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, etc.).
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Java, Python, Go, etc.).
• Experience building distributed systems with microservices and relational and nosql databases.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Access to the full platform and specialists, including care for mental health, reproductive health, family planning, and pediatrics.
• Whole-self care through wellness partnerships.
• Hybrid work, in office meals, and work together days.
• Annual professional development stipend and access to a personal career coach.
• 401K matching for US-based employees, with immediate vesting.