We’re looking for a highly experienced Staff Software Engineer (Backend) to serve as a technical leader—driving backend system design, influencing engineering best practices, and solving complex problems that have broad impact across the organization.
If you are passionate about distributed systems, API design, data modeling, and building high-performing backend services, we want to talk to you.
- Design, develop, and maintain back-end services and APIs using Golang, python and LLM frameworks.
- Implement and integrate RESTful APIs and GraphQL for communication between front-end and back-end systems.
- Design, develop, and maintain database solutions, often with technologies like PostgreSQL or other relevant databases.
- Write clean, scalable, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including UI/UX designers, product managers, and other engineers, throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Identify, debug, and resolve technical issues, bottlenecks, and bugs to ensure application performance and reliability.
- Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the design of scalable and robust systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- 5+ years’ experience in software development.
- Interest & embrace of AI technologies and LLMs
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
- Healthcare domain experience is a plus.
- Self-motivated professional who takes ownership of assigned tasks and seeks guidance when necessary.
- Understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Kanban, Agile).
- Solid experience in Go programming for building back-end services and APIs.
- Demonstrated ability to work across the entire application stack with a focus on backend.
- Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
- Familiarity with database concepts and experience with relevant database systems.
- Proficiency with version control systems, such as Git.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
Who we are
Transcarent and Accolade have come together to create the One Place for Health and Care, the leading personalized health and care experience that delivers unmatched choice, quality, and outcomes. Transcarent’s AI-powered WayFinding, comprehensive Care Experiences – Cancer Care, Surgery Care, Weight – and Pharmacy Benefits offerings combined with Accolade’s health advocacy, expert medical opinion, and primary care, allows us to meet people wherever they are on their health and care journey. Together, more than 20 million people have access to the combined company’s offerings. Employers, health plans, and leading point solutions rely on us to provide trusted information, increase access, and deliver care.
We are looking for teammates to join us in building our company, culture, and Member experience who:
- Put people first, and make decisions with the Member’s best interests in mind
- Are active learners, constantly looking to improve and grow
- Are driven by our mission to measurably improve health and care each day
- Bring the energy needed to transform health and care, and move and adapt rapidly
- Are laser focused on delivering results for Members, and proactively problem solving to get there
Total Rewards
Individual compensation packages are based on a few different factors unique to each candidate, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate’s skills, experience, market demands, and internal equity.
Salary is just one component of Transcarent's total package. All regular employees are also eligible for the corporate bonus program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock options.
Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Competitive 401(k) Plan with a generous company match
- Flexible Time Off/Paid Time Off, 12 paid holidays
- Protection Plans including Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Supplemental Insurance
- Mental Health and Wellness benefits
Transcarent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don’t apply unless they meet 100% of the job criteria. While we have worked to consolidate the minimum qualifications for each role, we aren’t looking for someone who checks each box on a page; we’re looking for active learners and people who care about disrupting the current health and care with their unique experiences.
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