Sr. Back End Engineer - Manta Cares

As a Sr. Back-End Engineer at Manta Cares, you will take ownership of our existing Golang codebase, focusing on scalability and reliability. You'll collaborate closely with the Head of Engineering and the product team to develop and maintain systems, as well as architect future features. Your role will include performance optimization, ensuring code quality, and implementing best practices for our backend systems, all while contributing to Manta Cares' mission of making healthcare more accessible.

To be considered for the Sr. Back-End Engineer role at Manta Cares, you should have 5+ years of experience in backend development, with proficiency in Golang being essential. Familiarity with RESTful API design, cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure, and a basic understanding of database systems (both SQL and NoSQL) are also required. Experience with microservices architecture and knowledge of health regulations like HIPAA can give you an additional edge.

At Manta Cares, we foster an environment of growth and innovation for our team members. As a Sr. Back-End Engineer, you'll have a chance to take on increased responsibilities as we expand our engineering team, with opportunities to move into leadership roles. Plus, you'll gain exposure to the full product development lifecycle, which is invaluable for your career growth in the tech and healthcare sectors.

As part of the Manta Cares team, you will work on various projects aimed at enhancing healthcare accessibility through technology. This includes optimizing our backend systems for scalability, adding new features to our platform, and ensuring the overall reliability of our applications. Your work will directly impact the lives of patients and caregivers navigating complex healthcare journeys, providing a sense of fulfillment and purpose.

Manta Cares offers a comprehensive benefits package for its Sr. Back-End Engineers, including flexible, unlimited PTO, health insurance, and the opportunity to work on meaningful projects in the healthcare sector. You'll be working in a collaborative environment with direct access to company leadership, allowing you to truly impact the product and technology.

When answering this question, focus on specific projects where you used Golang, detailing the challenges you faced and how you overcame them. Highlight any frameworks or libraries you've utilized and discuss the impact your contributions had on the project's success, demonstrating your depth of knowledge and practical experience.

In your response, explain the strategies you implement for scalability, such as load testing, optimizing database queries, and using caching techniques. For reliability, mention practices like implementing automated testing and monitoring systems, which help quickly identify and resolve issues before they impact users.

Discuss key principles you adhere to, such as RESTful design principles, versioning, and documentation standards. Share examples of how these practices contributed to better user experiences or smoother integrations with other systems, showcasing your understanding of effective API architecture.

Emphasize your commitment to code quality through practices like code reviews, unit testing, and static analysis. For performance optimization, discuss techniques you've used, such as profiling, database indexing, or optimizing algorithms, and share the positive results achieved from your efforts.

Share your experience in designing and implementing microservices, including the advantages and challenges you faced. Discuss how you managed inter-service communication and maintained data consistency, and highlight any frameworks or tools you used for orchestration.

Approach this question by discussing the importance of documentation in maintaining a clear understanding of the systems. Talk about the tools you use (like Swagger for APIs), and outline your practices for keeping documentation up to date and ensuring that it is accessible to the team.

Discuss your experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure, explaining the services you’ve used (e.g., Lambda functions, database services) and how they helped enhance the performance and scalability of applications. Emphasize any cost management strategies you've employed in cloud environments.

Explain your understanding of data privacy and security best practices, particularly in relation to HIPAA. Discuss strategies you’ve implemented to ensure data is encrypted and securely transmitted, as well as any measures taken to educate your team on compliance requirements.

Provide a detailed account of the issue, your investigative approach, and the troubleshooting methods you employed. Highlight your analytical skills and ability to resolve problems promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to users and systems.

Here, share your passion for healthcare technology and your desire to make a difference in people's lives. Discuss any personal connections you have to the industry or specific experiences that inspired you to contribute to meaningful projects like those at Manta Cares.