Remote Backend Engineer

Description:

• As a Backend Software Engineer at Ascertain, you will build scalable, robust infrastructure and backend services that power Ascertain’s healthcare AI platform.
• You will take the lead in defining best practices around infrastructure, security, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud hosting strategy.
• As one of the earliest engineering hires, you will have significant ownership in shaping both technical architecture and the engineering culture.
• You will work closely with product and engineering teams to ensure the platform remains secure, performant, reliable, and scalable.
• While your primary focus is on backend and infrastructure, you will be empowered to work across the stack when needed to fully own a feature.
• Ascertain is headquartered in New York City, with part of the engineering team working in person and others hired across the U.S. for fully remote roles.
• The company operates with a culture of high autonomy, shared accountability, and deep respect for the users of its products.

Requirements:

• You must have 4+ years of experience in back-end development using Python and FastAPI.
• Experience in full stack development using Python, FastAPI, and TypeScript is required.
• Familiarity with relational databases (PostgreSQL) and other stores (Redis) is a plus.
• You should have experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD workflows.
• Experience with infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and Docker is necessary.
• A security-minded approach to software design is essential, with experience in regulated environments being a plus.
• You should have experience in ambiguous startup environments, proactively taking ownership and communicating clearly across teams.
• An excitement to dive into new technologies, learn quickly, and step beyond your comfort zone in a rapidly evolving environment is expected.

Benefits:

• You will work directly with the latest advancements in generative AI and automation, tackling challenging problems that meaningfully impact healthcare.
• Joining Ascertain at a pivotal early stage offers you the opportunity to shape products, technical direction, and culture, with significant opportunities for career advancement.
• You will be part of a talented, passionate, and supportive team with backgrounds from top tech companies and clinical institutions.
• The company supports a flexible hybrid working model from its NYC office, trusting you to manage your own schedule.
• Competitive compensation is offered, including a competitive salary, meaningful equity, comprehensive health insurance, and more.
• The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $180,000 base salary, depending on previous experience and alignment with role expectations.