[Remote] Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SmarterDx is a clinical AI company transforming how hospitals translate care into payment. They are seeking a backend-oriented Senior Software Engineer to design and build core systems that handle, process, and analyze clinical data at scale. Responsibilities Design, build and launch new backend services, capabilities and improve the overall quality of SmarterDx’s apps Collaborate across disciplines to understand our users and iterate on new ideas Protect patients’ privacy and security through secure coding practices Research and advocate for improved techniques, processes, and designs within the team Support SmarterDx’s apps in production Skills 5+ years of development experience with a focus on backend and cloud-based solutions Expertise in Python Experience working with Postgres or a similar relational database Experience building cloud-native distributed systems and working with event-driven architectures Experience working with data scientists to plan, build, and iterate on deliverables Experience working in a security-conscious environment Excellent communication and team collaboration skills Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience Experience at a scale-up, or rapid growth, technology company Experience in the health tech domain, particularly in hospital billing systems Experience working with Kubernetes Experience working with Airflow and tools that handle ELT pipelines Experience with Snowflake and dbt Experience with full stack ownership and development (Javascript/React) Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision – Comprehensive plans with leading insurance providers, covering 75% of your premiums, depending on the plan. Paid Parental Leave – Generous paid leave to support families through birth or adoption Up to 12 weeks for parents. Remote-First Team – Work from anywhere in the U.S. Unlimited PTO & 10 Holidays – So you can relax and recharge. 401(k) with Traditional & Roth Options– Tax-advantaged retirement savings through Fidelity with a 4% match. Company Overview SmarterDx is a clinical AI company that develops automated pre-bill review technology to assist hospitals in analyzing patient discharges. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https//smarterdx.com.

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