As a Sr. Software Engineer - Backend, you will develop and improve Python and Java-based microservices, design critical APIs, and promote best practices.
About Lyra Health
Lyra is transforming mental health care through technology with a human touch to help people feel emotionally healthy at work and at home. We work with industry leaders, such as Morgan Stanley, Uber, Amgen, and other Fortune 500 companies, to improve access to effective, high-quality mental health care for their employees and their families. With our innovative digital care platform and global provider network, nearly 20 million people can receive the best care and feel better, faster. Founded by David Ebersman, former CFO of Facebook and Genentech, Lyra has raised more than $900 million.
About the Role
We’re looking for an exceptional Sr. Software Engineer - Backend to join our team. We care deeply about making a difference in people’s lives and hope you do too!
This role can be carried out from our Burlingame, CA headquarters, hybrid, or fully remote/virtually. Remote candidates must be physically located within the United States.
Responsibilities
- Create lasting impact by building and continuously improving our Python and Java-based microservices.
- Lead the design, development and deployment of critical APls and services that power core product functionality, working with the rest of the engineering team to collaboratively create and refine technical designs and solutions.
- Collaborate with key partners including data science, product management, design, and behavioral health specialists.
- Follow and promote best practices during all phases of software development, adhering to the highest quality and security standards.
- Drive continuous technical improvement for our platforms and tooling.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field
- 6+ years of experience developing enterprise or consumer web applications with Python and Java/Spring
- Experience in developing and deploying web applications
- Strong experience building scalable REST APls
- Highly proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently
Diversity & Inclusion at Lyra
- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) at Lyra is essential to the way we deliver culturally responsive care, build and manage our provider network, and support holistic efforts to strengthen DEIB in workplaces around the world—including our own.
- People come to Lyra with a range of needs, backgrounds, and abilities that influence their response to mental health support. Our diverse network of providers delivers comprehensive mental health treatment and support rooted in culturally responsive care, a multicultural approach that accounts for the impact of cultural backgrounds on each person’s care experience.
- Learn more at: DEIB
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Top Skills
Java
Python
Rest Apis
Spring
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