Senior Backend Engineer, Node.js
Livefront$150,000 - $220,000/year
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial Intelligence, Technology, EdTechIndustries
Requirements
- Experience building backend systems, modeling data, scaling, and tuning performance
- Proficiency in Node.js (TypeScript) and/or JVM (Kotlin)
- Proficiency with PostgreSQL and GCP
Responsibilities
- Architect the systems that power Sana’s products, building and maintaining scalable, resilient, and extensible systems
- Develop and maintain features and systems that drive our products
- Be responsible for scalable and stable deployments
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the compensation for this Backend Engineer role?
Sana offers a competitive salary complemented with a transparent and highly competitive options program.
Is this Backend Engineer position remote or does it require office work?
The role involves working with talented teammates across 5+ countries and collaborating with customers globally, with offices in New York, London, and Stockholm, plus regular team gatherings and events.
What skills are required for the Backend Engineer position?
Required skills include experience building backend systems, modeling data, scaling, and tuning performance; proficiency in Node.js (TypeScript) and/or JVM (Kotlin); and proficiency with PostgreSQL and GCP.
What is the company culture like at Sana?
Sana fosters swift professional growth in an evolving environment with continuous feedback and mentorship from senior leaders, working alongside brilliant minds from top companies, talented teammates across 5+ countries, and regular team gatherings.
What makes a strong candidate for this Backend Engineer role?
Strong candidates have experience building backend systems with data modeling, scaling, and performance tuning, plus proficiency in Node.js (TypeScript) or Kotlin, PostgreSQL, and GCP.
Sana
Health benefits for small businesses
About Sana
Sana Benefits provides health insurance solutions specifically designed for small businesses. Their offerings include comprehensive health plans that cover medical, dental, and vision needs, along with additional services like virtual care, maternity support, and lab imaging. These plans aim to be affordable and accessible, helping small businesses offer quality health benefits to attract and retain employees. Unlike traditional health insurance providers, Sana simplifies the management of these benefits, allowing businesses to easily handle tasks like open enrollment and employee changes. The company focuses on customer satisfaction, boasting a high renewal rate, which reflects its commitment to providing valuable services that meet the needs of small businesses.
Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$103.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
201-500Employees
Benefits
Competitive salary & equity
100% remote
Monthly WFH stipend
Flexible PTO
Medical, life, dental, & vision
Paid parental leave
Charity matching
Risks
Recent layoffs may impact service quality and customer satisfaction.
Expansion into new markets could lead to operational challenges and competition.
Transition to a combined health plan model may face integration challenges.
Differentiation
Sana offers $0 healthcare options, virtual care, and comprehensive health plans.
The company simplifies benefits management for small businesses, enhancing user experience.
Sana's high customer retention rate indicates strong customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Upsides
Expansion into Alabama and Wisconsin opens new markets and revenue opportunities.
Partnership with Miga enhances cardiovascular care, attracting more small business clients.
$60 million Series B funding supports technology investment and market expansion.
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