Revalia Bio · 8 hours ago
Staff Software Engineer
New Haven, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expRevalia Bio is pioneering Human Data Trials to accelerate translational medicine by linking donated human organs to research. They are seeking a highly skilled backend/full-stack engineer to architect and implement backend systems and full-stack features for their web applications.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalSaaS
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable backend services using Python and FastAPI, ensuring high performance, reliability, and maintainability
Architect database solutions with PostgreSQL (RDS), including schema design, query optimization, and data modeling best practices
Build and maintain RESTful APIs that integrate seamlessly with frontend applications and external services
Develop serverless solutions using AWS Lambda for event-driven architectures and background processing
Implement messaging and event systems using AWS SQS/SNS for asynchronous workflows and service decoupling
Contribute to infrastructure as code using AWS CDK, supporting deployment pipelines and cloud architecture
Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code following best practices, design patterns, and established coding standards
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including designers, product managers, and frontend engineers to refine requirements and deliver high-quality solutions
Conduct and participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, knowledge sharing, and adherence to team standards
Debug and troubleshoot backend issues, utilizing monitoring tools, logging, and AI-assisted debugging techniques
Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in backend and full-stack development
Use AI coding tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) to enhance productivity, validate generated code, and accelerate development cycles
Qualification
Required
5+ years of professional experience in backend or full-stack development with a proven track record of shipping production-quality code
Immense hands-on experience with Python and FastAPI
Proficient with modern AI coding tools and use them strategically to enhance productivity while maintaining high standards for code quality and security
Craft performant, reliable backend services and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Strong fundamentals in distributed systems and cloud architecture
Technical expertise in Python/FastAPI and AWS infrastructure
Ability to write efficient, maintainable code at scale
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with a proven track record of working effectively in team environments
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex requirements into manageable, testable solutions
Attention to detail and commitment to code quality and system reliability
Self-motivated with an intrinsic drive to learn and adapt to emerging technologies
Proactive in identifying and addressing technical debt and suggesting architectural improvements
Strong time management and ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Professional work experience in DevOps, security, and cloud infrastructure – We use GitHub Actions, Docker, and AWS CDK extensively
Advanced proficiency in Python, including modern Python practices, async programming, and framework expertise
Strong expertise in FastAPI or similar Python web frameworks (Django, Flask), including dependency injection, middleware, and OpenAPI/Swagger integration
Deep experience with PostgreSQL, including schema design, query optimization, indexing strategies, and migrations
Solid understanding of AWS services, particularly RDS, Lambda, S3, SQS/SNS, and related infrastructure
Hands-on experience with AI coding tools and AI-assisted development workflows (mandatory)
Proficiency with TypeScript/JavaScript for full-stack development contributions
Strong knowledge of RESTful API design principles, versioning strategies, and documentation standards
Solid knowledge of version control systems, specifically Git and GitHub, with collaborative workflows
Experience with containerization using Docker and container orchestration concepts
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, particularly GitHub Actions
Knowledge of testing frameworks (pytest, unittest) and testing strategies (unit, integration, end-to-end)
Understanding of security best practices for web applications, including authentication, authorization, and data protection
Preferred
Experience with AWS CDK or other infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Pulumi)
Familiarity with event-driven architectures and microservices patterns
Experience with GraphQL API development
Knowledge of caching strategies using Redis or similar technologies
Experience with data pipelines and ETL processes
Familiarity with observability tools (DataDog, CloudWatch, Sentry, etc.)
Contribution to open-source projects related to backend development
Experience with message queues and distributed systems patterns
Background or exposure to medical systems/processes
Experience with Next.js or React for full-stack contributions
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Disability
Wellness program available on day one of employment
Up to 5 paid sick days
23 PTO days per calendar year, excluding national holidays
Company
Revalia Bio
Launching a new category of pre-clinical research with AI-driven insights from functional human organs in 'Human Data Trials'.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$19.5MKey Investors
National Kidney Foundation
2025-09-04Seed· $14.5M
2024-10-17Grant
2023-03-01Pre Seed· $5M
Leadership Team
Greg Tietjen
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Milad Alucozai
Co-Founder & Board Member
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