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Senior Software Engineer (Backend, Healthcare Infrastructure)

WHOOP develops wearable technology that tracks physiological metrics to provide personalized insights into fitness, health, and recovery.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5+ years of experience
Healthcare · Consumer

Job Description

WHOOP is revolutionizing human performance through their advanced wearable technology that tracks crucial physiological metrics like heart rate variability, resting heart rate, and sleep quality. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Healthcare Infrastructure team, you'll be at the forefront of building and maintaining critical healthcare features while connecting members to powerful data science algorithms. The role involves developing scalable platforms that enable the entire Healthcare organization to innovate in the dynamic consumer health space. You'll work on infrastructure that helps members understand their physical, mental, emotional, and hormonal health, while building connections to the broader healthcare ecosystem. The position requires expertise in backend development using Java, Kafka, and PostgreSQL, with a focus on creating highly available and scalable systems. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive technical excellence. The role is based in Boston, MA, offering an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while making a meaningful impact on people's health and wellness. WHOOP values diversity and encourages applications even if candidates don't meet every qualification, emphasizing character alongside experience.

Last updated 14 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer (Backend, Healthcare Infrastructure)

  • Drive backend engineering efforts within a cross-functional team
  • Architect, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Java, Kafka, Postgres, and AWS technologies
  • Drive ideation, technical design, and implementation of new features and platforms
  • Tackle sophisticated scaling issues
  • Design scalable and re-usable platforms
  • Mentor junior engineers

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer (Backend, Healthcare Infrastructure)

Java
Kafka
PostgreSQL
  • Significant experience developing large-scale systems
  • Demonstrated ability to interface with multiple product domains
  • Deep expertise in backend development, object-oriented programming, API design, and relational databases
  • Proven experience in managing asynchronous processing systems
  • Skilled in writing comprehensive tests and creating clear documentation
  • Strategic problem-solver with data-driven approach
  • Proactive, collaborative team player