[Remote] Sr. Software Engineer - Backend

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lively provides user-centric benefit solutions, including health savings accounts and financial products, through innovative technology. The Senior Backend Software Engineer will implement and enhance investment and financial products, develop backend services and integrations, and contribute across the technology stack while prioritizing security, scalability, and software quality.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and provide feedback on product requirements
• Implement features and functionality with clean and maintainable codes
• Take pride in software quality through rigorous functional testing and writing automated unit tests
• Troubleshoot production issues, provide resolutions and recommendations for improvement

Skills

• 5+ years of experience in software development, with a strong backend development background
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience
• Strong experience with Javascript, Typescript and Node.js
• Strong fundamental understanding of relational Databases (Postgresql, Mysql)
• Proven experience in designing and developing scalable, high-performance web applications
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges
• Proven experience on building backend services with high availability and scalability requirements
• Able to model and design intuitive and scalable schemas
• Experience with agile/scrum development methodologies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Passion for technology and a continuous learner mindset
• Motivated to leverage new AI tools and technologies
• Someone who isn't afraid of responsibility, a good sense of humor and a down-to-earth personality
• Familiarity with AWS cloud platforms and DevOps practices is a plus

Benefits

• Stock options
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life coverage
• Disability coverage
• An HSA with employer contribution
• FSA
• Paid parental leave
• Medical travel benefits
• A 401k plan
• Flexible vacation policy
• Lifestyle spending accounts
• Remote-first work arrangement

Company Overview

Lively is the health and lifestyle benefits platform that works the first time, every time. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://livelyme.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

Lively, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 1 in 2024. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.