Muru Inc · 1 week ago
Senior Web Developer (backend focus)
Muru Inc is a mission-driven company focused on empowering medical professionals with instant access to critical medical guidance. They are seeking a Senior Web Developer to lead the development of their core web products, guiding architecture and product direction while contributing code to enhance the user experience for emergency medical professionals.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Lead development across Muru’s core web products — from architecture to release
Design and implement scalable APIs, data models, and cloud infrastructure
Optimize database performance and ensure data integrity
Architect and maintain secure authentication and authorization systems
Partner with product, design, and operations teams to deliver features that save medics time and improve patient outcomes
Make key technical decisions to ensure scalability, reliability, and security across our platform
Mentor and guide future engineers, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and excellence
Contribute hands-on to critical codebases and lead high-impact projects
Define and own the engineering roadmap, aligning tech priorities with company goals
Champion development best practices — from testing and documentation to dev experience and performance
Qualification
Required
7+ years of professional engineering experience
Expertise in Node.js, Python, Java, or similar back-end languages
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
Proficiency with AWS, GCP, or Azure
Strong understanding of RESTful API design and microservices
Thrive in a startup setting, balancing velocity and pragmatism without sacrificing code quality
Experience driving projects from idea to production, with strong ownership and accountability
Communicate clearly and enjoy collaborating across functions
Care deeply about building technology that directly impacts people's lives
Preferred
Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Background in scaling systems for high availability and reliability
Experience with FedRAMP and/or SOC 2 compliance
Background in mobile-first design or hybrid app development
Familiarity with Amplitude or other product analytics tools
Comfort using AI-assisted development (e.g., Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate workflows
Prior experience in healthtech, govtech, or mission-critical systems
Benefits
Comprehensive best-in-class medical, dental, and vision coverage
Meaningful ownership in Muru’s growth