What We Do:

We build and support Calm Health’s secure, scalable, HIPAA-compliant, whole health and caregiving platforms. We’re product-minded, team-oriented, and grounded in the mission of making the world a happier and healthier place. We work in fast-moving, small pods and as a Senior Backend Engineer you will be expected to gather technical requirements, design and publish technical specs of innovative systems, as well as own building and releasing them into production.

What You’ll Do:

The Senior Backend Software Engineer is a critical member of the Calm Health engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the backend systems that power our mobile and web applications. You will work closely with a team of engineers, designers, product managers, and customers to ensure that our products are reliable, performant, and secure.

• Work directly with our customers and product managers to gather requirements and define technical specifications

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems that are reliable, scalable, and secure

• Write high-quality code that is well-documented and easy to maintain

• Write architectural documentation explaining how Calm Health’s Engineering systems work that can be understood by non-technical partners

• Ensure high test coverage for all code, including unit and integration tests

• Implement monitoring to detect and respond to system failures and performance issues

• Work with other teams, such as mobile development, QA, and DevOps, to ensure a smooth development and deployment process

• Stay up-to-date on the latest backend technologies and trends

• Develop, mentor and train software engineers

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience with the following languages/technologies/frameworks (or equivalents):

• GoLang

• Docker

• Kubernetes

• Terraform

• GCP / GKE

• Karate

• Airbyte

• Relational DBs / SQL

• Experience with REST API-based microservices design

• Strong focus on security, with the ability to clearly articulate potential attack vectors and design mitigations

• Proven experience working effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment as part of a collaborative team

• Willingness and enthusiasm to learn new technologies and tackle challenging problems

• Experience providing accurate high-level estimates based on complexity and consistently delivering on time and with quality

• Proficiency in writing unit and integration tests in a CI/CD environment

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Provide high-quality code reviews that reduce defects and support the professional development of peers

• Ability to leverage the expertise of others to facilitate professional growth and know when to seek assistance

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure

Nice to Haves:

• Past experience building apps in highly controlled industries, i.e., healthcare

Minimum Requirements:

• This role typically requires 8 years of related experience

• Minimum of 5+ years experience building systems at scale

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

The anticipated salary range for this position is $185,500 - $259,700. The base salary range represents the low and high end of Calm’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate’s skills, experience, and other qualifications. This role is also eligible for equity + comprehensive benefits + 401k + flexible time off.