Back End Engineer
Remote
Full Time
#Engineering
#Health Care
#Fintech
#Java
#Microservices
#SOA
#Distributed Systems
#AWS
#OOP
#Product
At Paytient, we are driven by a singular mission to help people access and afford the medical care they need. Every day, millions of individuals face the uncertainty of health issues, often compounded by the stress of not knowing what their care will cost. Since our founding in 2018, we have partnered with nearly 2,000 employers and health plans to provide a solution that empowers members to pay for care with confidence. We are building a future where financial barriers no longer stand in the way of health, and we invite you to join our growing team to help us turn this vision into a reality.
The role
We are seeking a Mid-Level Back End Engineer to join our team in a full-time capacity. This is a remote position available to candidates living anywhere in the continental United States, excluding Montana. You will be an integral part of our high-growth FinTech startup, working alongside designers, product managers, and fellow engineers to develop software that directly improves the lives of our customers.
Core responsibilities
- Work within a multidisciplinary team to design and implement new features that address real-world challenges for our users.
- Take full ownership of your work by participating in deployments, providing ongoing support, and sharing in on-call responsibilities.
- Develop software that is secure, scalable, and performant to ensure our systems continue to deliver meaningful impact as we grow.
Skills and experience
To be successful in this role, you should have a strong foundation in software engineering and a passion for collaborative problem-solving. We are looking for the following qualifications:
- Between 2 and 4 years of experience navigating the full product development lifecycle.
- Proficiency in Java or other object-oriented programming languages.
- Hands-on experience building microservices, SOA, or distributed systems, ideally within a public cloud environment like AWS.
- A history of engaging in technical discussions regarding system design and architecture.
Compensation and benefits
We believe in supporting our employees both inside and outside of the office. Our benefits package is designed to provide security and flexibility for you and your family:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- A 401k plan that includes a 4% employer match.
- Generous paid time off and 16 weeks of fully-paid parental leave.
- Equity through stock options in Paytient.
- Financial support including a $4,150 annual HSA contribution, a Paytient Health Payment Account, and a monthly lifestyle spending stipend.
How to apply
If you are a collaborative builder who is motivated by solving complex problems in the healthcare and fintech space, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application to be considered for this opportunity to help us build a more accessible future for everyone.







