Back End Engineer

About the RoleWe are seeking a Backend Engineer to help build and maintain the backend services and API's that power our proprietary AI SaaS CRM and LMS platforms.You will work directly with our CTO, collaborate with the engineering team, and partner closely with our Product Manager to design, implement, and maintain scalable backend systems.Our backend services are built primarily with:NestJS (TypeScript)PythonDeployed across multiple AWS environmentsThis is a hands-on backend engineering role focused on API development, cloud deployment, distributed systems, and production-grade reliability.The role has meaningful ownership - not just ticket execution.What You'll DoWork directly with the CTO on backend design and implementation decisionsPartner closely with a Product Manager on sprint planning, backlog grooming, translating product requirements into technical solutions, and prioritizing customer-impacting improvementsDesign, build, and maintain backend API services using NestJS (TypeScript)Build and support backend services in PythonDevelop and maintain production-grade RESTful APIsContribute to multi-environment deployments across AWSUse Terraform to manage our IACWork with CI/CD workflows and structured deployment proceduresFollow and contribute to engineering documentation including development guidelines, environment configuration standards, security practices, and versioning and changelog managementImplement and support asynchronous and event-driven systemsWrite clean, maintainable, well-tested codeParticipate in code reviews and maintain high engineering standardsDebug and resolve production issues across distributed cloud environmentsWhat We're Looking For (Required)5+ years of backend engineering experienceStrong proficiency in TypeScript and experience with NestJSStrong proficiency in PythonExperience designing and implementing RESTful APIsExperience deploying and maintaining applications in AWSFamiliarity with multi-environment deployments (dev, staging,UAT, production)Experience working with CI/CD pipelinesExperience with relational databases (PostgreSQL)Familiarity with Docker or containerized workflowsExperience working in GitHub-based workflows in a collaborative environment (pull requests, code reviews, branching strategies, and issue tracking)Comfortable working in an agile environment with JIRA and MondayStrong communication and problem-solving skillsExperience building SaaS or multi-tenant platformsNice to Have / Strong PlusFamiliarity with C# & C++Experience with Dentrix, OpenDental, or other dental integration PMS'sExperience building a greenfield SaaS or B2B softwareExperience with building on a Healthcare platformFamiliarity with AI-enabled products or LLM integrationsExperience with Redis or caching strategiesExperience integrating third-party APIsWhy This Role Is DifferentDirect collaboration with the CTO on backend system designClose partnership with Product ManagementOpportunity to help shape a modern, AI SaaS platform for the healthcare industry