Not just a job, a mission

As a Senior Backend Engineer, Platform, you will be a key contributor to the design, development, and evolution of our core platform. You will have a significant impact on the scalability, reliability, and performance of our systems, enabling us to deliver innovative solutions to the healthcare industry. Your responsibilities will include:

• Platform Architecture and Development: Design, develop, and maintain the core platform components that power our SaaS products, focusing on scalability, performance, and security. This includes working with distributed systems, message queues, caching mechanisms, and databases.
• API-First Development: Architect and implement robust and well-documented APIs to facilitate seamless integration with internal and external systems, including third-party platforms and APIs. Champion API design best practices.
• Infrastructure as Code: Contribute to the development and maintenance of our infrastructure-as-code using modern tools and practices.
• Performance Optimization: Proactively identify and address performance bottlenecks, ensuring our platform can handle increasing data volumes and user traffic.
• Data Modeling and Management: Design and implement efficient and scalable data models to support our business needs, considering data integrity, security, and performance.
• Mentorship and Collaboration: Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing. Work closely with product, engineering, and operations teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the improvement of our development processes, tools, and best practices.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in backend development, with a focus on platform engineering.
• Proven ability to design, build, and deploy scalable and reliable production systems.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud-native technologies.
• Strong experience with API design and development (RESTful, GraphQL).
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Pulumi, Terraform) and cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, Azure, AWS).
• Proficiency in at least one backend language (e.g., Python, Java, Go).
• Experience with database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with the healthcare domain is a strong plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and holidays
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and make a significant impact
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Software Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will design, develop, and deploy scalable and robust solutions for our SaaS platform. You will be a technical leader, mentoring junior engineers, driving architectural decisions, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software that meets evolving customer needs. This is a Remote position for US candidates only.

Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance, fostering innovation and excellence. Drive architectural design and decisions for platform scalability, reliability, and maintainability. Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor engineers to ensure quality and professional growth.
• Software Development: Design, develop, and deploy high-performance, scalable, and secure software solutions using modern technologies including Agentic AI. Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code, participating in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from requirements to deployment and maintenance. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• System Architecture & Design: Design and implement robust, scalable system architectures to support company growth. Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and tools, ensuring platform security and compliance with industry standards (e.g., HITRUST, SOC 2). Collaborate with product and business stakeholders to define solutions.
• Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (product management, QA, operations). Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Participate in agile development processes and document architectural and system designs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience, preferably in a SaaS environment.
• Proven experience designing and implementing scalable and distributed systems that are in production.
• Strong proficiency in Python. Experience in Golang is a plus.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience in the insurance or healthcare industry is a plus.
• Experience with Agentic AI and building scalable systems for compliance is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge SaaS platform.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Remote-friendly environment.

We're looking for a hands-on, execution-focused Technical Product & Implementation Manager to lead client software implementations and drive product success. This hybrid role sits at the intersection of product management and project delivery, owning the end-to-end execution of software deployments for Lightspun’s growing customer base.

You’ll work closely with client stakeholders and our internal engineering team to ensure each implementation is smooth, technically sound, and aligned with customer needs. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on structured execution, understands SaaS products deeply, and knows how to bridge technical details with real-world client delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Client Implementation Leadership: Own the full lifecycle of client implementations, from kickoff through go-live. This includes requirements gathering, configuration, timeline management, and cross-functional coordination.
• Technical Scoping: Translate customer needs into clear technical requirements for engineering. Confirm feasibility, timelines, and dependencies.
• Project Management: Serve as the point of contact for all project stakeholders. Manage milestones, remove blockers, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with engineering, domain experts, and leadership to align on priorities, resource needs, and implementation plans.
• Product Feedback Loop: Capture structured insights from implementations to inform the product roadmap, drive feature improvements, and enhance deployment scalability.
• Documentation and Communication: Create project plans, status updates, handoff materials, and internal documentation to keep all teams informed and accountable.
• Process Optimization: Improve implementation processes to increase speed, predictability, and quality of customer onboarding.
• Agile Methodologies: Experience in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) to manage product development.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in product management, technical project management, or implementation roles, ideally in SaaS or healthtech

• Proven ability to lead external client implementations or complex cross-functional projects involving both business and technical teams.
• Strong technical acumen and ability to translate between client requirements and engineering deliverables.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills. 
• Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycles, systems integration, and SaaS product deployment.
• Understanding of user experience and design principles.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

We encourage you to apply if you're passionate about technology, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and have a proven track record of delivering successful products.