Backend Software Engineer

we're looking for a new teammate - an experienced backend engineer passionate about making healthcare better. This position offers a salary of $130,000-$140,000 along with bonus program, stock options, and benefits, including paid time off and health insurance.

As a Backend Engineer at EnsoData, you will take full ownership of our core backend infrastructure, including the API and data processing pipelines. You are responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle; you will design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain critical services supporting the EnsoSleep application. A primary focus of this role is ensuring our backend systems are architected for scalability and security while maintaining strict adherence to SaMD regulatory standards, including FDA, HIPAA, and ISO 13485.

- Core backend development & architecture - architect and scale solutions, owning end-to-end SDLC, and more. - Interoperability & problem solving - build and maintain EnsoData's interoperability interface, partner with other team members to investigate root cause analysis, deploy reliable technical solutions for customers. - Quality & engineering excellence - testing and automation, code review and technical documentation. - Regulatory & compliance (SaMD) - regulatory adherence, QMS integration and cross function collaboration.

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field. - 3+ years of backend engineering experience, ideally within a startup or high-growth software environment. - Strong proficiency in Python, Go, or Java (Python preferred), with a track record of building and maintaining scalable RESTful APIs and microservices. - Demonstrated expertise in data modeling and database design using both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) systems. - Practical experience deploying and managing applications on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) using Docker,Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines. - Proficient in Git and experienced in working within a collaborative production codebase. - Deep understanding of data privacy standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR) and a commitment to implementing secure application development practices. - Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to investigate and resolve complex root-cause issues in a timely manner. - A mission-driven mindset with the integrity and perseverance required to build technology that improves healthcare efficiency and affordability.

- Experience with HL7, FHIR, DICOM, or other healthcare interoperability standards. - Experience with Claude (or comparable agentic AI tools) for development; including code generation, architectural guidelines and workflow optimization. - Knowledge of medical device regulations (FDA Class II/III, EU MDR). - Understanding of software risk management, validation, and clinical workflow integration. - Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps culture. - Contributions to open-source software is a plus.

We will give preference to candidates who are local to Wisconsin and/or the Midwest US.

- Make Healthcare Better - passionate about improving healthcare experiences. - Put Customers First - dedicated to understanding and meeting customer needs. - Be a Great Teammate - foster a collaborative and supportive work environment. - Gets $#!t Done - act decisively and go above and beyond. - Inject a Focus on Quality - maintain integrity and attention to detail in all aspects of work.

We value, celebrate, and support diversity, inclusion, and our differences. We are committed to providing a safe work environment and a company culture of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, intersectional individuals, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We have a deep conviction that diversity and inclusion among our teams, our communities, and our physical and virtual workplaces is vital to the success of EnsoData's mission to improve healthcare access, outcomes, and affordability for patients and communities everywhere.