Backend Engineer Just posted!
United States of America Direct Hire • Backend Engineer- 100% remote, mission driven healthcare organization Backend Engineer 100% Remote (1–2x annual travel) Base Compensation: $120–140K A growing healthcare SaaS company is modernizing its core platform from a legacy, cloud‑heavy stack to a scalable, cost‑efficient, open‑source architecture. This is a full‑time, fully remote role focused on building the foundational platform layer that supports multiple products and enables consistency, performance, and testability across the system. We’re looking for a backend‑ engineer with strong fundamentals who enjoys solving complex platform problems, establishing patterns, and helping teams build on top of shared services. While you’ll be comfortable reading across the stack, this role prioritizes depth over jack‑of‑all‑trades full stack work. What You’ll Do • Design and build core platform services used across multiple products • Help modernize the stack toward Node.js/TypeScript, Golang, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and open‑source tooling • Establish architectural patterns that improve consistency, reliability, and testability • Collaborate with distributed product and engineering teams • Provide thoughtful code reviews and technical guidance • Support occasional production or client‑impacting issues while building deep system knowledge Core Technical Skills • Strong computer science and software engineering fundamentals • Experience building backend or platform systems at scale • Hands‑on experience with Node.js (TypeScript) and/or Golang • Working knowledge of React (read/debug level; not UI‑heavy) • Experience with PostgreSQL and/or MongoDB and database performance concepts • Familiarity with modern API patterns (REST, async/event‑driven systems) • Ability to understand and work alongside existing .NET‑based systems (not primary focus) Infrastructure & Engineering Practices • Experience with containerized systems (Docker, Kubernetes or similar) • Familiarity with messaging systems (e.g., RabbitMQ, Service Bus, or equivalents) • Comfortable with Git and modern CI/CD workflows • Experience working in agile or iterative development environments Bonus • Experience in healthcare, diagnostics, or regulated systems • Interest in platform design, cost optimization, or developer productivity • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field Benefits 401(k) Plan: 3% match Health Coverage: Medical and dental group coverage. Time Off: Paid vacation, holiday pay, and paid sick leave. Insurance: Life insurance Bonuses: Performance Bonus Opportunities Prime Team Partners is an equal opportunity employer. Prime Team Partners does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy status, gender, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by applicable state or federal civil rights laws. For contract positions, hired candidates will be employed by Prime Team for the duration of the contract period and be eligible for our company benefits. Benefits include medical, dental and vision. Employees are covered at 75%. We offer a 401K after 6 months, we do not provide paid holidays or PTO, sick time is offered in accordance with local laws. This position is open until filled. Reference number: 12177 Date posted: 1st Apr, 2026