Back End Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Frontera Health is developing a tech-enabled platform to provide pediatric therapies for rural families in need. Our platform leverages AI / ML to establish the foundational video-based data model for early intervention and developmental disorders.

By working with parents and caregivers in rural communities, we aim to increase access to care, improve health equity, and deliver personalized treatment for better outcomes.

Frontera is led by a world-class leadership team, well capitalized and backed by premier investors (Lightspeed and Lux), and already have 500+ clients eagerly awaiting our services.

As Frontera continues to scale, we will continue to expand services and product offerings to better serve the families and providers in our communities.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Back-End Engineer to join our growing team and play a crucial role in building the backend infrastructure for our innovative platform.

You will work closely with the Full-Stack Engineering Lead and a team of talented engineers to design, develop, and implement robust and scalable back-end services.

While your primary focus will be back-end development, you will also have the opportunity to collaborate across the full stack, leveraging your full-stack capabilities to contribute to the overall success of the platform.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement distributed and scalable back-end services using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Collaborate with front-end engineers to build APIs that facilitate seamless communication between the front-end and back-end components.
• Develop and maintain data models using relational or NoSQL databases.
• Implement robust security measures to protect user data and system integrity.
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing sessions.
• Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in back-end technologies and best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in back-end development with a strong understanding of server-side programming languages (Python, Java, etc.).
• Experience with relational databases and familiarity with NoSQL databases is a plus.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Experience building and deploying APIs (REST, GraphQL).
• Experience with implementing security best practices.
• Proficiency in writing clean, well-documented, and maintainable code.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• A passion for building innovative and scalable back-end systems.
• Experience with full-stack development (front-end technologies) is a plus.

Why Frontera Health ?

• Opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in pediatric healthcare.
• Work on challenging and impactful projects that leverage cutting-edge technologies (AI / ML).
• Collaborate with a talented and passionate team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Make a real difference in the lives of children and families in rural communities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Join us in building the future of behavioral healthcare!

We have determined a salary range for this position that takes into account several factors including experience, knowledge, education, skills, and abilities.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline and the exact salary will be determined based on the individual's qualifications and experience, with consideration given to the factors listed above.

All full time employee benefits include a stake in shared success through stock options, health benefits, 401(k) plan, and responsible PTO.

Expected salary range in Denver

$145,000 $170,000 USD

Frontera Health, Inc. is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and has the opportunity to thrive.

We believe that our differences make us stronger and that all employees, regardless of their background, experiences, or abilities, contribute to our success.

We are committed to :

• Providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.
• Providing reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities.
• Continuously learning and improving our DE&I practices.

We will achieve this commitment by :

• Recruiting and hiring a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
• Creating and maintaining an inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
• Actively listening to and addressing the needs and concerns of all employees.

We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our success as a company and to our mission of serving the pediatric behavioral health community.

We are committed to continuous improvement in this area and welcome feedback from all employees.