Senior Software Engineer - Backend at Foodsmart. Location Information: United States. Foodsmart is the largest telehealth network of registered dietitians in the country with a mission to make eating well simple.. Develop and maintain the backend systems powering the Foodsmart web application.. Collaborate with front-end engineers to design and implement APIs that effectively serve front-end needs.. Establish and uphold development practices, including code reviews and comprehensive testing, to enhance code quality and system performance.. Work closely with the product team to comprehend end-user requirements, formulate use cases, and transform those into a robust and efficient backend solution.. Debug and resolve production, server-side and database-related issues.. Proactively monitor and optimize system performance and scalability.. Stay informed about emerging technologies and propose ways to leverage them in current and future backend development.. Firm understanding of software engineering principles, with strong knowledge of algorithms and data structures.. Proficient with backend development tools and experienced with server architecture.. Familiar with database design principles, management systems like SQL or NoSQL, and integrating these systems with web applications.. Well-versed with code versioning tools, such as Git.. Strong problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a disciplined approach to testing and quality assurance.. Capable of effectively communicating technical concepts to other members of the team and stakeholders.. 3 - 5 years of proven experience in backend development using one or more popular programming languages, such as JavaScript, TypeScript.. Proficient knowledge of RESTful APIs and experience in designing and implementing them for optimal performance.. Strong command of SQL databases, including relational databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL, as well as non-relational databases like DynamoDB.. Extensive experience developing functionality using AWS services like Lambda, SQS, RDS and EC2.. Experience in low-code development platforms like Retool is a plus.. Exposure to Docker and experience working with applications to run in a container orchestration environment, such as Kubernetes.. BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field.. Pay range:. $135K - $160K. Remote-First Company. Unlimited PTO. Flexible & remote location. Healthcare Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision). 401k & bonus. Registered Dietitian Services
Senior Software Engineer - Backend at Foodsmart