Lead Backend Engineer – Virtual Primary Care Platform
Job Description:• Architect, build, and optimize backend services that power scheduling, task management, and provider-patient workflows• Define and evolve platform APIs, data models, and service boundaries across our Node.js-based services• Collaborate with product, QA, and front-end teams to deliver features that directly impact patient and provider experience• Champion and continuously improve the company-wide SDLC — from requirements gathering and code review to automated testing, deployment, and post-release monitoring• Mentor developers on design patterns, code quality, testing, and observability best practices• Partner with DevOps and Security to ensure high availability, resilience, and SOC-2/HIPAA compliance across the stack• Lead technical reviews and help shape the roadmap for core backend domains• Improve internal documentation, migration strategies, and coding standards for the next generation of LifeMD’s backend systemsRequirements:• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience• 5+ years of experience in backend development• Strong proficiency in Node.js/TypeScript, MongoDB (or similar RDBMS), and Redis / message queues (BullMQ, SQS, etc.)• Deep understanding of distributed systems, asynchronous processing, and API design• Hands-on experience building event-driven architectures and integrating with third-party services (EHRs, pharmacies, telehealth APIs)• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred) and container orchestration (ECS, Docker, or Kubernetes)• Comfortable balancing strategic architecture decisions with hands-on coding and code reviews• Experience working in regulated or healthcare-adjacent environments (SOC-2, HIPAA)• Background experience with GraphQL, gRPC, or service federation• Experience leading migrations from monoliths to microservices• Background in workflow engines or job scheduling systems• Interest in mentoring, process improvement, and helping to build an engineering culture of excellence• Excellent communication and leadership skills — able to partner cross-functionally and influence without authorityBenefits:• Salary Range: $180,000-$200,000• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)• Unlimited PTO Policy• Paid Holidays• Short Term & Long Term Disability• Training & Development Apply tot his job