Senior Software Engineer, Particle Health

• 7+ years of backend development experience focused on APIs and distributed systems
• Strong production experience in Golang; comfortable working in Python when needed
• Deep understanding of RESTful API design and scalable service patterns
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and cloud environments (GCP, AWS, or Azure)
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD tooling
• Demonstrated ability to design, build, and operate end-to-end systems independently
• Strong debugging, analytical, and communication skills
• Experience using AI-enhanced coding tools (Claude Code, Copilot, Cursor, etc.)
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent experience
• Event-driven architectures, message queues
• A passion for building reliable, well-designed APIs
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to code quality
• Ability to balance technical excellence with delivery timelines
• Curiosity about healthcare tech and willingness to grow domain expertise
• Collaborative mindset and ability to support and guide teammates
• Initiative and ownership across complex technical areas
• Applicants must be located within commuting distance and comfortable with in-person collaboration

Desirable

• As a Senior API / Backend Engineer (Sr SWE II) at Particle Health, you'll play a key leadership role in building and maintaining the core services that power our healthcare data platform
• You’ll work primarily with Golang (and sometimes Python) to develop robust, scalable APIs that enable our customers to access and utilize healthcare data effectively
• You’ll take ownership of major systems, contribute to architectural decisions, mentor other engineers, and help shape the evolution of our backend platform as we scale
• You’ll collaborate closely with teams across engineering, product, and data to deliver high-quality solutions that serve the evolving needs of our healthcare partners
• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Golang (and some Python)
• Build scalable, secure, and performant services that handle healthcare data with strong privacy and compliance standards
• Implement authentication, authorization, and data validation for API endpoints
• Integrate backend services with data pipelines and processing workflows
• Elevate system performance and implement measurable efficiency gains
• Take ownership of complex systems end-to-end, ensuring reliability and operational health
• Lead or contribute to architectural discussions and long-term technical planning
• Mentor engineers and contribute to improving engineering standards, tooling, and processes
• Partner with product teams to translate requirements into technical solutions and support customer integrations