Staff or Principal Backend Engineer

As a Staff or Principal Backend Engineer at Truemed, your main responsibilities will include designing, implementing, and maintaining large backend systems that support our mission of transforming healthcare spending. You will work closely with a lean team of developers to build high-quality software solutions and collaborate on large projects, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.

To qualify for the Staff or Principal Backend Engineer position at Truemed, candidates should have staff or principal level experience on an exceptional engineering team. Additionally, familiarity with backend frameworks like Django or Rails is essential, along with a proven track record of managing substantial projects. Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for building great software are vital.

At Truemed, we are committed to the professional growth of our Staff or Principal Backend Engineers. We offer a learning and development stipend to encourage continuous education, skill enhancement, and attendance at relevant conferences. This ensures you remain at the forefront of technological advancements while contributing effectively to our mission.

The remote work environment at Truemed is designed to promote flexibility while fostering collaboration. As a Staff or Principal Backend Engineer, you will have the freedom to work from anywhere in the USA, supported by tools and technologies that enable seamless communication and teamwork across our engineering team.

Truemed’s mission is to help individuals take control of their health by transforming healthcare spending from treatment to prevention. As a Staff or Principal Backend Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing the technology and infrastructure that allows consumers to use pre-tax funds on health-promoting products, thus directly impacting health and wellness in a meaningful way.

When answering this question, focus on the project's technical challenges, your designed solutions, and the impact it had on the business or users. Highlight your leadership skills and how you helped the team overcome obstacles.

Discuss your experience with specific frameworks like Django or Rails. Mention projects where you've utilized these frameworks, emphasizing performance, scalability, and any innovative solutions you implemented.

Use this opportunity to showcase your project management skills. Explain your approach to assessing priorities based on deadlines, team input, and project requirements, illustrating your organizational skills and flexibility.

Talk about specific techniques you employ for identifying and fixing bugs, as well as optimizing performance. This could include profiling, logging, and specific tools or metrics you rely on to ensure high performance.

Emphasize your understanding of security practices and quality assurance. Discuss the testing methodologies you follow, such as unit testing or code reviews, and how you maintain compliance with relevant security standards.

Share your experiences with remote work, focusing on the tools you use for communication and collaboration. Highlight any successful remote projects you've completed and how you create a sense of camaraderie within the team.

Reflect on your motivations. Whether it's problem-solving or the thrill of creating scalable systems, make sure to communicate your enthusiasm for the field and how it aligns with the goals at Truemed.

Mention specific resources you utilize to stay updated, such as blogs, podcasts, or online communities. Explain how you apply new technologies or practices to your work to enhance your skills continuously.

Demonstrate your conflict resolution skills. Discuss how you approached the situation calmly, how you communicated openly, and the positive outcome that followed, reflecting your ability to work collaboratively.

Show your understanding of Truemed’s goals in transforming healthcare spending. Discuss how your skills and experiences match the needs of the company and how you envision making an impact through your work.