API / Backend Software Engineer, Particle Health

• 3-5 years of experience in backend development with a focus on API design and implementation
• Proficiency in Golang with demonstrable experience building production services
• Working knowledge of Python and comfort switching between languages as needed
• Experience with RESTful API design principles and best practices
• Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL)
• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Understanding of API security, authentication patterns (OAuth, JWT), and data privacy considerations
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with AI Coding Tools like Github Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, etc
• A passion for building reliable, well-documented APIs that developers love to use
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to code quality
• Ability to balance technical excellence with practical delivery timelines
• Curiosity about healthcare technology and eagerness to learn domain-specific concepts
• Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working in cross-functional teams
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently when needed
• Interest in growing your skills and taking on increasing responsibilities over time

Desirable

• As an API / Backend Engineer at Particle Health, you'll be instrumental in building and maintaining the core services that power our healthcare data platform
• You'll work primarily with Golang and Python to develop robust, scalable APIs that enable our customers to access and utilize healthcare data effectively
• This is an opportunity to work on meaningful technical challenges while contributing to the transformation of healthcare technology
• You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including data engineers, product managers, and data scientists to deliver high-quality solutions that meet the evolving needs of our healthcare partners
• Your work will directly impact how healthcare providers, payers, and technology companies access and leverage patient data to improve care outcomes
• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services primarily using Golang, and potentially some Python
• Build scalable, secure, and performant services that handle healthcare data with appropriate privacy and compliance considerations
• Implement authentication, authorization, and data validation mechanisms for API endpoints
• Create clear API documentation and maintain developer-friendly interfaces
• Optimize API performance and implement caching strategies where appropriate
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices
• Work closely with data engineering teams to understand data pipelines and integrate backend services with data processing workflows
• Partner with product teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Support customer integrations and troubleshoot API-related issues
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical roadmap discussions
• Identify opportunities to improve development processes and tooling