Stamford, CT

Backend Engineer

Talener

Our client is a leading health tech company based in Stamford, CT, focused on transforming patient referral management and healthcare connectivity. Their mission is to enhance healthcare outcomes through innovative technology solutions that improve the efficiency and accessibility of care for both patients and healthcare providers. They are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their growing team. In this role, you’ll help build scalable microservices and cloud-based solutions to improve patient care and provider connectivity. You’ll work closely with frontend engineers to integrate APIs and ensure smooth data flow, all while using cutting-edge cloud technologies like AWS.
 
 
Job Title:  Senior Back-End Engineer
 
 
Location: Hybrid – 2 days per week in Stamford, CT. Only local candidates will be contacted. 
 
 
Required Technology and Skills:
 
  • 8+ years of experience in backend engineering, with strong expertise in Node.js, microservices and cloud infrastructure. 
  • Proficient with Docker, Terraform, and AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS). 
  • Experience with GraphQL for building APIs. 
  • Strong Linux skills and experience troubleshooting systems. 
 
Additional Skills:  
  • Degree in IT, Computer Science or STEM related field.
  • Experience in healthcare tech or familiarity with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA). 
  • Knowledge of event-driven architectures or message queuing systems (e.g., Kafka, SQS). 
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab). 
 
Salary Range:  Base salary range of $160,000 – $180,000 (plus bonus, equity, benefits)
 
 
Benefits and Perks: 
  • Opportunity to have high impact on a small team filled with highly talented individuals.
  • Opportunity to join a core engineering team within a growing health tech SaaS company.
 
Please apply directly for immediate consideration or reach out to Heather Petropoulos: hpetropoulos@talener.com.
 
 
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