Senior Software Engineer, Backend

📋 Description

• • Apella, Inc. is at the forefront of revolutionizing healthcare by applying cutting-edge computer vision and machine learning technologies to enhance surgical care. We are dedicated to building sophisticated applications that empower surgeons, nurses, and hospital administrators to deliver the highest possible standard of care. As a Senior Software Engineer, Backend, you will play a pivotal role in architecting, developing, and maintaining the robust backend services and infrastructure that form the backbone of our innovative platform.
• • In this critical role, you will be instrumental in designing and implementing backend services and infrastructure that power the core functionalities of our healthcare technology platform. This involves not just writing code, but also deeply understanding the complex requirements of a healthcare application and translating them into reliable, scalable, and secure technical solutions.
• • You will be responsible for building and maintaining high-quality, reliable APIs, defining clear service interfaces, and developing essential platform tooling. These components are crucial for supporting the diverse and evolving needs of our applications, ensuring seamless integration and efficient operation.
• • A significant aspect of your role will involve close collaboration with product managers and fellow engineering partners. This collaborative effort will focus on thoroughly understanding system requirements, anticipating future needs, and translating these insights into well-architected, robust technical solutions that align with our strategic goals.
• • A unique and exciting challenge within this role is building sophisticated systems for media capture, storage, and serving. These systems must be capable of supporting high-quality video and imaging workflows, which are central to our surgical applications. This requires a deep understanding of data handling, storage optimization, and efficient delivery mechanisms.
• • Ensuring the reliability and stability of our platform in a production environment is paramount. You will implement comprehensive observability strategies, robust error handling mechanisms, and proactive monitoring systems to detect and resolve issues swiftly, maintaining the highest uptime and performance standards.
• • You will contribute significantly to the design and ongoing evolution of our secure, scalable infrastructure. This infrastructure is designed to support high-throughput backend workloads, demanding careful consideration of performance, security, and cost-effectiveness.
• • Furthermore, you will develop and refine shared GitOps workflows and CI/CD pipelines. This includes implementing progressive delivery patterns such as canary rollouts and automated testing, ensuring that deployments are safe, efficient, and minimize risk.
• • This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a product that has a direct and positive impact on patient care and surgical outcomes. You will be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to improving healthcare through technology.
• • You will be expected to champion best practices in software engineering, including code reviews, testing strategies, and documentation, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the team.
• • The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in service-oriented architectures, distributed systems, and the principles of building highly available and fault-tolerant services. Experience with cloud-native technologies and a passion for tackling complex technical challenges in a dynamic environment are highly valued.
• • You will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical decision-making processes, helping to shape the future direction of our backend architecture and engineering practices.
• • This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work independently while also being an effective team player in a remote-first setting.