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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Backend Software Engineer - **Company:** CENTUM SEARCH LLC - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Software Quality, Cyber Security, Data Infrastructure, Data Security, Data Systems, Relational Databases, Distributed Systems, Medical Software, Python (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Trusted Systems, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Build Management, Health Level Seven International, Non-relational Database, Microservices - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/principal-software-engineer-backend-boston-ma--4675948f-c981-42e9-8586-71ae57cf6067 ## About the Role * 8-12+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on backend development * Strong experience designing and building distributed systems and APIs * Expertise in one or more backend languages such as Python, Go, or Scala * Experience working with relational and non-relational databases * Strong experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure * Experience building and operating scalable systems in production environments * Ability to lead technical architecture while remaining hands-on, * Experience working in healthcare, healthtech, or regulated environments * Familiarity with healthcare data standards such as FHIR or HL7 * Experience with event-driven systems, microservices architecture, and distributed systems * Experience building secure systems that handle sensitive data (HIPAA-compliant systems) * Experience mentoring engineers or acting as a technical lead What Youll Work On * Core backend platform services * Data infrastructure and integrations with healthcare systems * APIs used by clinicians, patients, and partners * Systems that support secure healthcare data exchange Skills: Application Programming Interface (API), Best Practices, Distributed Computing, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), HL7 (Health Level 7), Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Healthcare Software, High Reliability, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Leadership, Mentoring, Microservices, Performance Management, Production Systems, Regulatory Compliance, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Scalable System Development, Software Engineering, Startup, System Architecture, Systems Scalability, Technical Leadership, Testing ## Description We are looking for a Principal Backend Software Engineer to lead the design and development of our core backend systems. This role will focus on building scalable services and data systems that power our healthcare platform. As a senior technical leader, you will help define architecture, establish engineering best practices, and mentor engineers while remaining deeply hands-on in the codebase. This role reports to the engineering leadership team and will work closely with product, infrastructure, and data teams. Responsibilities * Design and build scalable backend services and APIs that power core healthcare applications * Define system architecture and make key technical decisions for backend systems * Develop reliable and secure systems that meet healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements * Improve system performance, scalability, and reliability as the platform grows * Collaborate with product managers, data teams, and other engineers to deliver new platform capabilities * Mentor engineers and contribute to technical leadership across the engineering team * Establish engineering best practices around code quality, testing, observability, and system design ## Related Videos - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [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) ## Related Articles - [20 Essential Tools For Backend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/218-20-essential-tools-for-backend-development) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)