Paynela · 11 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expPaynela is dedicated to rethinking affordability in healthcare by providing patient access to medications and care through innovative technology. The Senior Software Engineer will design, build, and maintain scalable cloud-based applications and services, focusing on backend API development while collaborating with frontend teams and ensuring security compliance.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Financial ServicesHealth Care
Responsibilities
API and Backend Development : Design and implement robust, modular APIs and microservices using NestJS (TypeScript) and Node.js. Build serverless solutions using AWS Lambda and event-driven architectures. Integrate with third-party APIs and internal microservices securely and efficiently. Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code aligned with team standards
Full Stack Collaboration : Work closely with frontend teams to support UI application requirements and assist in full-stack feature delivery when needed
Database Architecture: Design, optimize, and maintain relational schemas in PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server. Write complex queries and ensure data integrity across systems. Collaborate with analytics and product teams to define and implement efficient data access patterns
DevOps & Infrastructure : Define and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for repeatable provisioning. Manage CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions for automated testing and deployment. Monitor system performance and reliability through logging, metrics, and alerting. Contribute to cost-optimization, scalability, and high-availability initiatives
Security & Compliance: Develop with a "security-first" mindset. Ensure all software adheres to SOC 1/2, PCI, and HIPAA compliance standards, including proper data encryption and handling
Quality Assurance : Champion test automation. Write and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure high system reliability
Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, architects, and engineering team to deliver reliable, maintainable APIs.Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and performance tuning.Collaborate with QA engineers to identify, reproduce, and resolve complex bugs
Continuous Improvement: Stay current with evolving technologies in TypeScript, Node.js, and AWS.Proactively suggest architecture and process improvements.Contribute to internal tooling, frameworks, and documentation for API and data services
Qualification
Required
5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a deep focus on backend systems
Highly proficient in TypeScript and Node.js, with hands-on experience in the NestJS framework
Strong experience with the AWS stack, specifically Lambda, ECS, RDS, SQS, S3, and CloudWatch
Expertise in PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server, including query optimization and schema design
Expertise in PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server, including query optimization and schema design
Strong background in Terraform IaC, GitHub-based version control and CI/CD, RESTful API design, event-driven systems, and service-oriented architecture
Proven experience developing applications within compliance-focused environments (SOC, PCI, or HIPAA)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Preferred
Prior experience developing or maintaining PHP-based applications, including familiarity with the CodeIgniter framework, particularly in environments that coexist with modern, cloud-native services
Hands-on exposure to AI or machine learning concepts, including integrating AI-powered features or services into production applications
Familiarity with AWS Bedrock, including experimenting with foundation models or leveraging managed AI services in either proof-of-concept or production environments
Company
Paynela
Paynela is a healthcare tech company that uses AI to help drug companies make patient support programs more affordable.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageRecent News
2025-08-12
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