Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Foodsmart is the leading Foodcare platform in the U.S., built to deliver nutrition-driven healthcare at scale. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will own and evolve the systems that power Foodsmart’s platform, focusing on backend services and data infrastructure to support member experiences and internal workflows.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the backend systems powering the Foodsmart web application
- Collaborate with front-end engineers to design and implement APIs that effectively serve front-end needs
- Establish and uphold development practices, including code reviews and comprehensive testing, to enhance code quality and system performance
- Work closely with the product team to comprehend end-user requirements, formulate use cases, and transform those into a robust and efficient backend solution
- Debug and resolve production, server-side and database-related issues
- Proactively monitor and optimize system performance and scalability
- Stay informed about emerging technologies and propose ways to leverage them in current and future backend development
Skills
- Firm in your understanding of software engineering principles, with strong knowledge of algorithms and data structures
- Proficient with backend development tools and experienced with server architecture
- Familiar with database design principles, management systems like SQL or NoSQL, and integrating these systems with web applications
- Well-versed with code versioning tools, such as Git
- Exhibiting strong problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a disciplined approach to testing and quality assurance
- Adept at managing and optimizing server-side performance and ensuring the scalability of our systems
- Capable of effectively communicating technical concepts to other members of the team and stakeholders
- 8 - 10 years of proven experience in backend development using one or more popular programming languages, such as JavaScript, TypeScript or Node.js
- Proficient knowledge of RESTful APIs and experience in designing and implementing them for optimal performance
- Strong command of SQL databases, including relational databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL, as well as non-relational databases like DynamoDB. Experience with cloud data warehouses such as Amazon Redshift is a plus
- Extensive experience developing functionality using AWS services like Lambda, SQS, RDS and EC2
- Experience in low-code development platforms like Retool is a plus
- Exposure to Docker and experience working with applications to run in a container orchestration environment, such as Kubernetes
- BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field
Benefits
- Remote-First Company
- Unlimited PTO
- Flexible & remote location
- Healthcare Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401k & bonus
- Wellness reimbursement
- Registered Dietitian Services
Company Overview
Foodsmart provides a digital nutrition platform that uses personalized dietary recommendations to improve health outcomes. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.foodsmart.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Foodsmart has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 2 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.