Particle Health · 1 day ago
Senior Software Engineer II, API / Backend
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$190K/yr - $220K/yr
7+ years expParticle Health is revolutionizing healthcare data analytics and interoperability. As a Senior API / Backend Engineer, you'll play a key leadership role in building and maintaining the core services that power our healthcare data platform, primarily developing robust, scalable APIs using Golang and Python.
Developer APIsElectronic Health Record (EHR)Health Care
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
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.)
Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent experience
Preferred
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)
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.
Receive employee equity, ensuring you share in the company’s success.
Access 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave, so you can focus on what matters most.
Company
Particle Health
Particle is an API platform that allows patients and consumers to share medical information.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$49.34MKey Investors
Canvas PrimeMenlo Ventures
2024-12-10Series Unknown· $10M
2022-07-12Series B· $25M
2020-04-28Series A· $12M
Leadership Team
Jason Prestinario
Chief Executive Officer
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