Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Commerce Platform at Ro

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, TelehealthIndustries

Requirements

10+ years professional backend software development experience
Proficient in Python, relational databases, and frameworks like Django or FastAPI
Hands-on experience in metrics instrumentation and data-driven performance tuning using tools like Datadog
Proven experience building and maintaining high-scale backend systems, ideally in commerce, fintech, or healthcare settings
Deep understanding of distributed systems—data consistency, communication patterns, and service boundaries—backed by hands-on experience building and maintaining high-traffic production systems
Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead cross-functional technical projects
A sharp focus on quality and risk—you move with urgency while safeguarding against issues like double charges, misbilling, or inconsistent payment states

Responsibilities

Build robust, and scalable backend capabilities using Python and FastAPI, supporting critical commerce domains like payments, pricing, and invoicing
Lead cross-functional technical efforts — collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and engineers from adjacent teams to ensure alignment and technical integrity across boundaries
Drive engineering excellence through best practices in testing, monitoring, observability, and performance optimization
Define and maintain SLIs/SLOs in collaboration with product, infra and other development teams
Participate in on-call rotations to ensure reliability of commerce systems

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

PythonFastAPIStripePayPalPayments ProcessingSubscription ManagementFraud PreventionBackend Development

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Senior Software Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position or what is the location requirement?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need 10+ years of professional backend software development experience, proficiency in Python, relational databases, and frameworks like Django or FastAPI, proven experience with high-scale backend systems in commerce, fintech, or healthcare, and deep understanding of distributed systems.

What will I be working on in this role?

You'll build robust, scalable backend capabilities using Python and FastAPI for commerce domains like payments, pricing, and invoicing, lead cross-functional efforts, drive engineering excellence in testing and monitoring, define SLIs/SLOs, and participate in on-call rotations.

What kind of company culture does Ro have?

Ro is recognized as a Fortune Best Workplace in New York and Health Care for four consecutive years (2021-2024), Best Workplace for Parents for the third year in a row, and a CNBC Disruptor 50, emphasizing a mission-driven environment in direct-to-patient healthcare.

Ro

Online platform for telemedicine services

About Ro

Ro.co offers an online platform for healthcare services, focusing on adults who want to manage their health from home. The platform allows patients to consult with healthcare providers, receive diagnoses, and get treatment recommendations without needing to visit a clinic. Users complete an online visit where they detail their symptoms and health history, which is then reviewed by a US-licensed healthcare professional who provides personalized treatment recommendations. If necessary, prescriptions are shipped directly to the patient in discreet packaging with free shipping. Ro.co prioritizes privacy and security, ensuring compliance with privacy laws and implementing measures to protect user data. Unlike many competitors, Ro.co provides a seamless end-to-end healthcare experience, making it easier for patients to access the care they need from the comfort of their homes.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$998.1MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Consumer Software, HealthcareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees