Virta Health

Backend Software Engineer - Platform

Remote

$122,800 – $158,700Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Health Technology, Digital Health, Medical SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 2+ years of experience shipping backend code in a high-quality production environment, experience building, deploying, and maintaining microservices in production, experience with data modeling, and experience with a cloud platform such as Google Cloud, AWS, and/or Azure. Strong communication skills and an interest in interfacing with business-level stakeholders, both technical and non-technical, are also required, along with a desire to make a business impact without sacrificing engineering quality.

Responsibilities

The Backend Software Engineer will design, develop, test, and maintain software features in collaboration with teammates, write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following org-wide conventions and best practices, participate in code reviews, debug and resolve software defects and production issues, contribute to team planning rituals, document technical designs and decisions, proactively ask questions and seek mentorship, and contribute to continuous improvement of team practices, tools, and processes. They will also collaborate cross-functionally with product managers and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions, and receive mentorship from senior engineers and managers to build their skills and contribute to high-leverage systems that accelerate personalized care delivery.

Skills

Backend Development
Event-Driven Architecture
Software Testing
Code Review
Debugging
Collaborative Development
Technical Documentation
Agile/Scrum Practices

Virta Health

Reverses type 2 diabetes through personalized care

About Virta Health

Virta Health focuses on reversing type 2 diabetes through a combination of personalized nutrition, continuous remote care, and behavioral science. Their treatment is designed for individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, healthcare providers, and enterprise partners like employers and health plans. Unlike many competitors, Virta Health operates on a performance-based model, meaning they only receive payment if they achieve successful outcomes for their patients. This aligns their financial incentives with patient health improvements. The company's goal is to reverse type 2 diabetes in 100 million people, making their approach not just about managing diabetes but actively working towards its reversal.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$362.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Remote-first work environment
Flexible work hours & time off policy
Health insurance
Paid parental leave
Free Virta treatment & family discount
Internet, home office, learning & development stipends
Employee resource groups
401K & ROTH contribution

Risks

Increased competition in diabetes reversal could threaten Virta's market share.
Rising popularity of GLP-1 medications may divert clients from Virta's approach.
Regulatory changes in GLP-1 prescriptions could impact Virta's business model.

Differentiation

Virta Health offers a medication-free approach to reversing type 2 diabetes.
Their performance-based model aligns financial incentives with patient outcomes.
Virta's continuous remote care platform provides personalized nutrition and behavioral support.

Upsides

Virta Health has achieved over $100M in annualized revenue with sustainable weight loss solutions.
Partnerships with major payers like U-Haul enhance Virta's market reach and credibility.
Growing skepticism about GLP-1 medications boosts demand for Virta's alternative treatments.

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