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Senior Backend Engineer

unlimited holidays - fully flexible
Remote: 
Full Remote
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Experience: 
Mid-level (2-5 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Extensive experience in web development using Golang or NodeJS, knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases, ability to write high-performance code, familiarity with Software Engineering patterns, continuous integration & deployment, and caching software..

Key responsabilities:

  • Keep up with web technologies, design software architecture, mentor other developers, monitor production performance, conduct load tests, develop web applications, build data visualization tools, collaborate with clinical team.
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Sword Health Health, Sport, Wellness & Fitness SME https://swordhealth.com/
201 - 500 Employees
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Job description

Sword Health is on a mission to free two billion people from pain as the world’s first and only end-to-end platform to predict, prevent and treat pain. 

Delivering a 62% reduction in pain and a 60% reduction in surgery intent, at Sword, we are using technology to save millions for our 2,500+ enterprise clients across three continents. Today, we hold the majority of industry patents, win 70% of competitive evaluations, and have raised more than $300 million from top venture firms like Founders Fund, General Catalyst, and Khosla Ventures. 

Recognized as a Forbes Best Startup Employer in 2023, this award highlights our focus on being a destination for the best and brightest  talent. Not only have we experienced unprecedented growth since our market debut in 2020,  but we’ve also created a remarkable mission and value-driven environment that is loved by our growing team. With a recent valuation of $2 billion, we are in a phase of hyper growth and expansion, and we’re looking for individuals with passion, commitment, and energy to help us scale our impact. 

Joining Sword Health means committing to a set of core values, chief amongst them to “do it for the patients” every day, and to always “deliver more than expected” on behalf of our members and clients.

This is an opportunity for you to make a significant difference on a massive scale as you work alongside 800+ (and growing!) talented colleagues, spanning two continents. Your charge? To help us build a pain-free world, powered by technology, enhanced by people — accessible to all.

To do what:
  • Stay up to speed with all web technologies, software architecture principles and design patterns;
  • Understanding the current lifestyle and development of new lifecycles with emphasis on software quality processes;
  • Actively participate in the training and building skills of other web developers;
  • Continuous monitoring of performance on production environments;
  • Create and run load tests, and analyze applications’ performance;
  • Develop our professional web-based app with an emphasis on rich interaction and responsive design;
  • Develop analytics dashboards and web data visualization tools;
  • Work closely with our clinical team to determine the ideal workflow of the system from the user’s perspective.

  • Our Ideal Candidate Has:
  • Extensive experience with web development (experience with Golang or/and NodeJS are mandatory);
  • Knowledge of SQL language and managing SQL databases (experience in NoSQL databases a plus);
  • Ability to write high-performance, reusable code;
  • Knowledge of Software Engineering patterns with special focus on Web Services development;
  • Knowledge of caching software like Memcached or Redis are a plus;
  • Knowledge of continuous integration / deployment process and tools;
  • Excellent communication skills, problem solving and proactive attitude;
  • Good level of written and technical English.

  • To ensure you feel good solving a big Human problem, we offer:
  • A stimulating, fast-paced environment with lots of room for creativity;
  • A bright future at a promising high-tech startup company;
  • Career development and growth, with a competitive salary;
  • The opportunity to work with a talented team and to add real value to an innovative solution with the potential to change the future of healthcare;
  • A stimulating environment with room for creativity - fast-paced, fun, and energetic startup;
  • A flexible environment where you can control your hours (remotely) with unlimited vacation; 
  • Access to our health and well-being program (digital therapist sessions);
  • Remote or Hybrid work policy (Portugal only);
  • To get to know more about our Tech Stack, check here.
  • * Please note that this position does not offer relocation assistance. Candidates must possess a valid EU visa and be based in Portugal.

    US Sword Benefits:
    *Eligibility for Essential benefits: Full-time employees regularly working 25+ hours per week
    Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance 
    Equity Shares
    401(k)
    Discretionary PTO Plan
    Parental leave

    US Sword Perks:
    Flexible working hours
    Remote-first Company
    Internet Stipend for remote working
    Paid Company Holidays
    Free Digital Therapist for you and your family

    Portugal - Sword Benefits:
    Health, dental and vision Insurance
    Meal Allowance
    Equity Shares

    Portugal - Sword Perks:
    Remote Work Allowance
    Flexible working hours
    Work from home
    Unlimited Vacation
    Snacks and Beverages
    English Class
    Unlimited access to Coursera Learning Platform


    *US Applicants Only: Applicants must have a legal right to work in the United States, and immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided.*

    SWORD Health, which includes SWORD Health, Inc. and Sword Health Professionals (consisting of Sword Health Care Providers, P.A., SWORD Health Care Providers of NJ, P.C., SWORD Health Care Physical Therapy Providers of CA, P.C.*) complies with applicable Federal and State civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Color, Citizenship, Gender, Gender expression, Gender identity, Gender information, Marital status, Medical condition, National origin, Physical or mental disability, Pregnancy, Race, Religion, Caste, Sexual orientation, and Veteran status.

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    Experience

    Level of experience: Mid-level (2-5 years)
    Industry :
    Health, Sport, Wellness & Fitness
    Spoken language(s):
    English
    Check out the description to know which languages are mandatory.

    Other Skills

    • Verbal Communication Skills
    • Team Effectiveness
    • Analytical Skills

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