Foodsmart · 16 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer - Backend
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expFoodsmart is the leading telenutrition and foodcare solution, backed by a robust network of Registered Dietitians. As a Senior Software Engineer with a strong backend focus, you will own and evolve the systems that power Foodsmart’s platform, designing and building backend services that support personalized nutrition journeys and internal clinical workflows.
FitnessFood and BeverageNutritionWellness
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the backend systems powering the Foodsmart web application
Collaborate with front-end engineers to design and implement APIs that effectively serve front-end needs
Establish and uphold development practices, including code reviews and comprehensive testing, to enhance code quality and system performance
Work closely with the product team to comprehend end-user requirements, formulate use cases, and transform those into a robust and efficient backend solution
Debug and resolve production, server-side and database-related issues
Proactively monitor and optimize system performance and scalability
Stay informed about emerging technologies and propose ways to leverage them in current and future backend development
Qualification
Required
5 years of proven experience in backend development using one or more popular programming languages, such as JavaScript, TypeScript or Node.js
Proficient knowledge of RESTful APIs and experience in designing and implementing them for optimal performance
Strong command of SQL databases, including relational databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL, as well as non-relational databases like DynamoDB
Extensive experience developing functionality using AWS services like Lambda, SQS, RDS and EC2
Familiar with database design principles, management systems like SQL or NoSQL, and integrating these systems with web applications
Exhibiting strong problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a disciplined approach to testing and quality assurance
Adept at managing and optimizing server-side performance and ensuring the scalability of our systems
Capable of effectively communicating technical concepts to other members of the team and stakeholders
Proficient with backend development tools and experienced with server architecture
Well-versed with code versioning tools, such as Git
Firm in your understanding of software engineering principles, with strong knowledge of algorithms and data structures
Preferred
Experience with cloud data warehouses such as Amazon Redshift is a plus
Experience in low-code development platforms like Retool is a plus
Exposure to Docker and experience working with applications to run in a container orchestration environment, such as Kubernetes
BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field
Benefits
Remote-First Company
Unlimited PTO
Flexible & remote location
Healthcare Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401k & bonus
Wellness reimbursement
Registered Dietitian Services
Company
Foodsmart
Foodsmart provides a digital nutrition platform that uses personalized dietary recommendations to improve health outcomes.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$314.84MKey Investors
The Rise FundAdvocate Aurora HealthEspresso Capital
2024-06-26Private Equity· $200M
2024-01-31Series C· $10M
2021-12-03Series Unknown· $28.81M
Leadership Team
Jason Langheier
CEO
Kurt Knight
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-11-04
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