Description:

Vital is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to help address the healthcare crisis by leveraging technology to improve patient outcomes.
The role involves working with a small engineering team focused on building and shipping innovative products in the lab testing space.
The candidate will tackle ambitious technical challenges and contribute to the development of a universal API that connects wearable and lab data.
Daily responsibilities include breaking down complex problems, continuously considering the end patient experience, and being product-minded in all coding efforts.
The tech stack includes Python (FastAPI), GCP, Go for the backend, and TypeScript, Next.js for the frontend.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate should have 5-8 years of experience in a backend role, with proficiency in Python and SQL.
Experience in API design and development is essential, along with strong opinions on what constitutes a good API for developers.
The candidate should be comfortable taking ownership of features and driving their development.
A genuine interest in healthcare and the transformative power of technology is required.
The candidate must be based in London and comfortable with remote work.

The salary for this position ranges from £104K to £115K, along with early-stage options.
Employees receive a learning budget of $300 for personal development and productivity.
The company offers flexible, remote-first working arrangements, including $1K for home office equipment.
Employees enjoy 25 days off per year plus national holidays.
Regular in-person offsites and bi-weekly team happy hours and events are organized.
Healthcare coverage is provided depending on the employee's location.
Each employee is provided with a new MacBook for work purposes.