Description:

CareMessage is a technology non-profit focused on improving health equity for low-income populations in the United States.
The organization has reached 20 million patients since 2013 and is committed to advancing health equity through its patient engagement platform.
As a Backend Software Engineer II, you will design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems that impact health equity.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create high-quality, reliable, and performant software.
Responsibilities include independently developing features, breaking down complex problems, maintaining high test coverage, collaborating with team members, optimizing performance, managing databases, implementing automation, providing operational support, and mentoring new team members.

Requirements:

You must have at least 2-3 years of experience as a backend engineer, specifically with Ruby on Rails, Postgres, and GCP.
A proven ability to design and maintain complex backend systems, including APIs and services, is required.
Familiarity with distributed systems, event-driven architecture, and database optimization is necessary.
Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and delivering high-quality, testable code is essential.
You should be skilled at breaking down complex problems and consistently delivering work on schedule.
Strong interpersonal skills and experience working collaboratively in a fully distributed environment are important.
Previous experience with on-call responsibilities and familiarity with incident management processes is a plus.
A commitment to CareMessage’s mission to improve health equity and an interest in the health tech sector are required.

The salary for this role is set at $139,000 per year, with a commitment to equal pay for equal work.
Flexible work hours and a fully remote team environment are provided.
Paid parental leave is available for biological and adopted children.
Employees enjoy half-day Fridays, 18 paid company holidays, 9 wellness days, and 15 days of PTO.
A 1-month paid sabbatical is offered after the 4-year anniversary, and every 4 years thereafter.
Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance is provided for employees and their families.
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts are available.
A 401k retirement plan and short & long-term disability insurance are included.
Employees receive a yearly wellness budget of $100 and access to discounts through PerkSpot.
An annual budget for professional and personal development is provided, along with encouragement for volunteerism.