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Senior Software Engineer II, API BackendParticle Health • New York City, New York, USA
Senior Software Engineer II, API Backend

Senior Software Engineer II, API Backend

Particle Health • New York City, New York, USA
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About Particle

Particle Health is revolutionizing healthcare data analytics and interoperability. Our mission is to unlock the power of medical records in an intelligent platform that focuses health back on the patient.

Through our modern data platform we enable healthcare innovatorsranging from value-based care providers and payers to digital health companies and health systemsto access standardized real-time patient data. By bridging fragmented data silos Particle empowers organizations to tackle critical use cases such as care coordination risk stratification patient identity management and regulatory compliance with ease and precision.

Our solutions of Snapshot Signal Navigator and Workbench address the complex challenges of healthcare data analytics and interoperability helping our customers transform data into actionable insights improve patient outcomes and streamline workflows.

About the Role

As a Senior API / Backend Engineer (Sr SWE II) at Particle Health youll play a key leadership role in building and maintaining the core services that power our healthcare data platform. Youll work primarily with Golang (and sometimes Python) to develop robust scalable APIs that enable our customers to access and utilize healthcare data effectively.

Youll take ownership of major systems contribute to architectural decisions mentor other engineers and help shape the evolution of our backend platform as we scale. Youll collaborate closely with teams across engineering product and data to deliver high-quality solutions that serve the evolving needs of our healthcare partners.

Location & Work Schedule

This is a hybrid role based in New York City. The team works in-office two days per week so applicants must be located within commuting distance and comfortable with in-person collaboration.

What Youll Do

  • Design develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Golang (and some Python).
  • Build scalable secure and performant services that handle healthcare data with strong privacy and compliance standards.
  • Implement authentication authorization and data validation for API endpoints.
  • Integrate backend services with data pipelines and processing workflows.
  • Elevate system performance and implement measurable efficiency gains.
  • Take ownership of complex systems end-to-end ensuring reliability and operational health.
  • Lead or contribute to architectural discussions and long-term technical planning.
  • Mentor engineers and contribute to improving engineering standards tooling and processes.
  • Partner with product teams to translate requirements into technical solutions and support customer integrations.

What We Seek

Required :

  • 7 years of backend development experience focused on APIs and distributed systems.
  • Strong production experience in Golang; comfortable working in Python when needed.
  • Deep understanding of RESTful API design and scalable service patterns.
  • Experience with SQL / NoSQL databases and cloud environments (GCP AWS or Azure).
  • Hands-on experience with Docker Kubernetes and modern CI / CD tooling.
  • Demonstrated ability to design build and operate end-to-end systems independently.
  • Strong debugging analytical and communication skills.
  • Experience using AI-enhanced coding tools (Claude Code Copilot Cursor etc.).
  • Bachelors degree in CS / Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Nice to Have :

  • Experience with healthcare data standards (FHIR HL7 CCDA).
  • Familiarity with Data Engineering / ETL workflows or data engineering pipelines.
  • Experience with GCP
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code specifically Terraform
  • Event-driven architectures message queues.
  • API security and authentication patterns (OAuth JWT).
  • Knowledge of healthcare compliance frameworks (HIPAA SOC2).
  • What You Bring :

  • A passion for building reliable well-designed APIs.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to code quality.
  • Ability to balance technical excellence with delivery timelines.
  • Curiosity about healthcare tech and willingness to grow domain expertise.
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to support and guide teammates.
  • Initiative and ownership across complex technical areas.
  • Why Particle Health

  • Purposeful Work : Contribute to projects that directly improve healthcare access empower providers and enhance patient outcomes.
  • Collaborative Culture : Thrive in a mission-driven curiosity-fueled environment where ownership and bold ideas are celebrated.
  • Flexibility & Balance : Enjoy unlimited PTO and a fully remote or hybrid work environment (for those in the NYC area) giving you the flexibility to work in an environment thats right for you.
  • Comprehensive Benefits :
  • Up to 100% employer-paid health benefits for you (depending on plan selection) and generous coverage for your family.
  • Employer-funded 401(k) contribution to help you build a secure future.
  • Mental health benefits to support your well-being.
  • Invest in Your Future : Receive employee equity ensuring you share in the companys success.
  • Family Support : Access 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave so you can focus on what matters most.
  • At Particle Health your contributions dont just impact the companythey shape the future of healthcare. Join us and lets make a difference together!

    Compensation Range : For this role were targeting a salary range of $00 annually depending on experience and qualifications. If your background aligns more closely with a higher or lower level than the scope outlined here compensation may vary accordingly.

    #LI-Hybrid

    At Particle Health we believe diversity is a strength that drives and fuels our mission to transform healthcare. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome and celebrate individuals of all backgrounds perspectives and experiences regardless of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability. Our commitment to diversity reflects our core valuesintegrity curiosity boldness ownership and persistenceand our belief that our differences make us stronger as a team and a company.

    Data Privacy Notice for Employees and Candidates

    For more info about Particle and our team check out the resources & links included.

    Recruitment Scam Alert

    Weve been made aware of attempts by scammers impersonating Particle Health or our team members to post fake job listings conduct fraudulent interviews or issue fake offer letters. These scams may involve :

  • Requests for personal or financial information
  • Interviews conducted only via text or messaging apps
  • Emails that dont come from an @
  • Offers for jobs you didnt apply for
  • Please note :

  • We will never ask for money gift cards or personal financial details at any stage of our hiring process
  • All legitimate communication will come from an official @ address
  • Our hiring process always includes video interviews never just text
  • If youre unsure about the legitimacy of a communication dont hesitate to contact us at . Were here to help.

    Required Experience :

    Senior IC

    Key Skills

    Spring,.NET,C / C++,Go,React,OOP,C#,AWS,Data Structures,Software Development,Java,Distributed Systems

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Yearly Salary Salary : 190000 - 220000

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