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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Software Engineer, Patient Platform (Backend) - **Company:** Hims, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $190,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Unit Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Data Infrastructure, Relational Databases, Software Design Patterns, Distributed Systems, PostgreSQL, E2e Testing, Next.js, Web Performance Optimization, Data Logging, ReactJS, Reliability of Systems, Backend, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Production Code, React Native, Front End Software Development, Software Coding, Microservices - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3d53fc0963b71c3d ## About the Role * 5+ years as a software engineer, shipping production code * 3+ years of experience with back-end distributed system design, development, and delivery * 3+ years of experience with microservice architectures * Bachelor's or higher in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience * Proven experience in building scalable web applications and services, preferably in a cloud environment * Proficiency with the delivery and hosting of front ends and microservices on Kubernetes and AWS * Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically * Experience with agile software development and delivery methodology * Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes, including integrated unit tests and end-to-end integration tests * Experience with Relational Databases, PostgreSQL preferred * Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within and across teams * Capable of prioritizing multiple projects in order to meet goals without management oversight, * Healthcare tech, wearables, or connected device data experience * Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks (React, React Native, NextJS) * Experience building developer frameworks or tools (e.g., having contributed to a framework itself, not just built with one) * Web performance optimization experience ## Description Hims & Hers is on a mission to empower people to live healthier lives. Our Patient team plays a critical role in achieving this by building services for the Patient Health Data Platform, enabling both patient and provider experiences. As a Sr. Software Engineer, you will be a key technical leader responsible for designing and implementing scalable, high-performance solutions across back-end systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and influence the direction of our platform. You Will: * Lead the design and architecture of scalable and performant backend solutions that meet product requirements and enhance the experience of our platform powers * Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers on best practices, design patterns, and coding standards. * Advocate for your team's technical needs and priorities within the broader engineering organization. * Participate in product discovery sessions to assess feasibility, explore user needs, define product features, and validate ideas with prototypes and experiments. * Work closely with other engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and communication across systems and services. * Contribute to the vision for the team and the platform as a technical leader, identifying new and strategic technologies and technical investments that improve security, scalability, reliability, and performance. * Break down complex projects into clear, actionable tasks to drive successful outcomes. * Implement observability practices across the platform, including logging, monitoring, and alerting, to ensure system reliability and performance. * Elevate the team's engineering standards by leading efforts to improve workflows, processes, and tools. * Analyze performance metrics and user feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and drive optimization efforts. * Create and maintain technical documentation for architecture and development processes. * Conduct code reviews and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives within the team. * Identify performance bottlenecks and propose enhancements to optimize system performance and reliability. * Stay updated with industry trends, technologies, and best practices, and propose innovative solutions to improve the platform. * Act as a key contributor to the hiring process by assisting with interviews and onboarding new engineers. * Model a culture of open communication and continuous improvement by providing constructive feedback and coaching to junior team members ## Related Videos - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [Coffee with Developers - Adam Wiggins](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/919-coffee-with-developers-adam-wiggins) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [Web Development Best Practices: What The Data Tells us](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/84-web-development-best-practices-what-the-data-tells-us) - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023)