Senior Backend Software Engineer, Foodsmart
$135-200k
+ Equity
Telenutrition & foodcare network
Job no longer available
Telenutrition & foodcare network
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
$135-200k
+ Equity
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To provide simple solutions to accomplish health goals through a personalized program.
Role
Who you are
- 5 years of proven experience in backend development using languages and frameworks like Java, Node.js, Python, or Ruby
- Proficient knowledge of RESTful APIs and experience in designing and implementing them for optimal performance
- Strong command of SQL and non-relational databases, such as MongoDB or Cassandra. Experience with MySQL is a plus
- Extensive experience developing functionality using AWS services like Lambda, SQS, RDS, DynamoDB, and EC2
- Exposure to Docker and experience working with applications to run in a container orchestration environment, such as Kubernetes
- BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field
- Firm in your understanding of software engineering principles, with strong knowledge of algorithms and data structures
- Proficient with backend development tools and languages such as Node.js and experienced with server architecture
- Familiar with database design principles, management systems like SQL or NoSQL, and integrating these systems with web applications
- Well-versed with code versioning tools, such as Git
- Exhibiting strong problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a disciplined approach to testing and quality assurance
- Adept at managing and optimizing server-side performance and ensuring the scalability of our systems
- Capable of effectively communicating technical concepts to other members of the team and stakeholders
What the job involves
- As a Senior Back-End Engineer at our company, you will play a critical role in constructing and managing data infrastructures that service both our varied user base seeking personalized nutrition guidance, and our team of registered dietitians providing this expertise
- Your primary responsibilities will encompass creating durable databases, formulating effective data processing algorithms, and merging diverse systems to assure an uninterrupted, secure data stream
- Your contributions will significantly shape the backbone of our platform, forging a powerful link between nutrition seekers and providers
- Develop and maintain the backend systems powering the Foodsmart web application
- Collaborate with front-end engineers to design and implement APIs that effectively serve front-end needs
- Establish and uphold development practices, including code reviews and comprehensive testing, to enhance code quality and system performance
- Work closely with the product team to comprehend end-user requirements, formulate use cases, and transform those into a robust and efficient backend solution
- Debug and resolve production, server-side and database-related issues
- Proactively monitor and optimize system performance and scalability
- Stay informed about emerging technologies and propose ways to leverage them in current and future backend development
Our take
Eating well can be a challenge, especially for people with care commitments or lower incomes. Unfortunately, not eating well can worsen various health problems, leading to increased medical costs in the long run.
To help with this, Foodsmart supplies meal kits tailored to each customer's nutritional needs and dietary preferences. With registered dieticians consulting and guiding subscriber meal plans, the company has smartly carved a science-first niche in the multi-billion dollar meal plan delivery service market.
With over 1 million users enrolled, Foodsmart has proven popular. It also boasts demonstrated results such as positive weight loss for obese subscribers, and lowered systolic blood pressure for those with hypertension. It continues to be popular with investors too, with its fundraises supporting the expansion of operations and its business reach.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
19% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 10 rounds)
Jun 2024
$200m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Jan 2024
$10m
SERIES C
Total funding: $309.9m
Company benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Flexible working hours
- Flexible working location
- Paid health insurance
- 401k, bonus & stock options
Company HQ
Jackson Square, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Jason Langheier
(Founder & Chief Science Officer)Board Director at Partnership for Healthier America. Co-Founder and former CTO at Proventys, and Chairman and Founder of Fitness Forward. MPH at Harvard in Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Decision Sciences.
Kurt Knight
(CEO)Joined the company as CEO in 2025. Previously spent almost 14 years at Amwell, ultimately as COO for 5 years.
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