Backend Software Engineer II (Remote)

Job Responsibilities

• Feature Development & Ownership: Independently work on well-defined and scoped features or projects, taking them from concept to deployment. Collaborate closely with Product and Design teams to create solutions that meet user needs.
• Project Breakdown: Break down medium-complexity problems into manageable tasks and provide reliable estimates, delivering work on time.
• Quality & Testing: Contribute to CareMessage’s high standard of test coverage (99%) by implementing and maintaining tests for your code, following TDD principles where applicable.
• Collaboration & Cross-Functional Engagement: Work effectively with other engineers and cross-functional team members to develop solutions that integrate smoothly with our platform.
• Scalability & Performance Optimization: Identify bottlenecks in the system and implement solutions that ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of the platform.
• Database Management: Develop, optimize, and maintain database schemas and queries to support backend services.
• Automation & Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to reduce manual or repetitive tasks and implement automation solutions that increase team efficiency.
• Operational Support: Participate in on-call rotations to support platform reliability and address issues as they arise.
• Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing: Help onboard new team members, embody CareMessage’s values, and contribute positively to the team culture.

Requirements

• Technical Proficiency:
• At least 2-3 years of experience as a backend engineer, with a focus on Ruby on Rails, Postgres, and GCP.
• Proven ability to design and maintain complex backend systems, including APIs and services.
• Familiarity with distributed systems, event-driven architecture, and database optimization.
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and delivering high-quality, testable code.
• Project Management & Problem Solving:
• Skilled at breaking down complex problems, anticipating challenges, and consistently delivering work on schedule.
• Ability to estimate and prioritize tasks effectively within 150% of the estimate, meeting weekly ticket goals.
• Collaboration & Communication:
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working collaboratively in a fully distributed environment.
• Capable of identifying ways to enhance team productivity and supporting peers by sharing knowledge and resources.
• Operational Readiness:
• Previous experience with on-call responsibilities and ability to handle production issues as they arise.
• Familiarity with incident management processes and tools like PagerDuty is a plus.
• Mission-Driven Alignment:
• Commitment to CareMessage’s mission to improve health equity, with an interest in working in the health tech sector.

Within 1 month, you will

• Gain foundational knowledge of CareMessage’s platform, mission, and user base.
• Familiarize yourself with the tech stack, policies, and internal protocols.
• Build relationships with team members and participate in team rituals like Kickoffs, Retrospectives, and Code Reviews.

Within 3 Months, you will

• Gain a solid understanding of our technical environment and our approach to TDD.
• Contribute regularly to project work, demonstrating reliable delivery and minimal need for oversight.
• Begin implementing process improvements or automation solutions that streamline your team’s work.

Within 6 Months, you will

• Exhibit a strong understanding of CareMessage’s mission and technical goals, and how your work contributes to them.
• Deliver impactful improvements in code quality, team efficiency, or automation that benefit the broader engineering team.
• Be recognized as a dependable, self-directed team member who consistently delivers high-quality work.