Senior Backend Engineer

Myome, Inc.
San Francisco, CA, United States
22 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$160,000.0 - $200,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology Code Review Django Web Framework Medical Software Python (Programming Language) Scrum Methodology Software Engineering Test Data Web Applications Backend

Job description

MyOme is looking for an experienced and pragmatic individual to join our integrations and portal team. This position will help enable patients and providers to order testing and understand results, bringing clarity and ease of use to complex genetics results. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of healthcare data and an eagerness to build value through fast prototyping and iteration.

What You’ll Do:

  • Add new features to our backend systems to support portal enhancements
  • Support integration partners through reusable feature builds
  • Create test data to aid in the design and development of our systems
  • Develop new APIs
  • Contribute to the team through code reviews and design discussions
  • Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous improvement
  • Balance quick wins with long-term technical sustainability

Requirements

  • No specific degree prerequisite. If you can do the work well and humbly, we want to talk with you.
  • 6+ years of software development experience
  • 2+ years of healthcare/biotech experience
  • Experience with HIPAA compliance and healthcare software, or other privacy-focused frontends
  • Proven track record of building and deploying production-grade web applications
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines
  • Comfortable in Python/Django
  • Comfortable with designing APIs
  • Preferable experience in genetics

Benefits & conditions

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Health, Dental, and Vision)
  • 401K
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Company-sponsored off-sites and team meals during in-person meetings
  • Direct access to company leadership and the opportunity for career growth

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity:

MyOme values diversity in all forms. We believe that diverse perspectives drive better science and better patient outcomes. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace that empowers every individual.

Why Work at MyOme?

Join us if you:

  • Want to make an impact at the intersection of healthcare and technology, changing the way people engage with their health at the genetic level
  • Enjoy rolling up your sleeves, taking initiative, and being empowered to lead
  • Value humility, transparency, and collaborative problem-solving
  • Thrive in fast-moving, dynamic environments with smart, driven teammates
  • Appreciate competitive compensation, meaningful equity, and excellent benefits

Learn More: myome.com

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