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# Senior Backend Software Engineer

- **Company:** Kismet Search
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Computer-Aided Design, 3D Computer Graphics Software, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Computer Vision, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Clinical Data Repository, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Database Queries, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Java Persistence API, PostgreSQL, Node.Js, Operational Data Store, Performance Tuning, Prism (Software), Software Architecture, Query Optimization, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Spring-boot, Database Performance, Indexer, Backend, Kotlin, Database Migration, Build Management, Information Technology, Build Tools, Graphql, Data Management, Api Design
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75666014-senior-backend-software-engineer

## About the Role

* 7+ years of software engineering experience with a strong backend focus
 * Proven experience building production-grade backend services, APIs, and data-intensive applications
 * Expert Node.js / server-side JavaScript
 * Strong experience with Java and/or Kotlin, preferably Spring Boot
 * Deep PostgreSQL expertise, including schema design, query optimization, indexing, and performance tuning
 * Strong GraphQL experience, including schema design and API architecture
 * Experience building cloud-first applications on AWS, GCP, or Azure
 * Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, data structures, and engineering fundamentals
 * Experience with CI/CD and modern DevOps practices
 * Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills
 * EDUCATION: BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
 * Preferred: Prisma, JPA, database migration frameworks, healthcare/medical device software, medical imaging, computer vision, CAD/3D software, manufacturing technology, AI/data platforms, or other complex or highly regulated environments.
 * Healthcare experience is a plus, not a requirement. We're especially interested in engineers who have solved difficult problems involving data, scale, performance, reliability, and complex workflows.

## Description

Our San Diego-based client is a publicly traded HealthTech company using AI, advanced imaging, data science, and cloud software to transform how complex spine procedures are planned and delivered. Its personalized surgery platform combines sophisticated clinical data, imaging, planning, automation, and manufacturing to improve patient outcomes., This is a backend-first, data-intensive role for an engineer who enjoys complex problems involving data models, APIs, system architecture, database performance, scalability, and reliability. You'll have meaningful ownership and the opportunity to influence technical direction while working alongside experienced engineers, product leaders, and clinical experts., * Design and build scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js, GraphQL, and Java/Kotlin with Spring Boot

 * Design and optimize data models and PostgreSQL databases, including schema design, complex queries, indexing, migrations, and performance
 * Build systems that handle complex clinical and operational data with high standards for accuracy, reliability, and performance
 * Design GraphQL schemas and APIs for scalability, maintainability, and performance
 * Participate in architecture, technical design, and code reviews and help shape engineering standards
 * Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive problems to root cause
 * Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate complex requirements into effective technical solutions
 * Mentor engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture